POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the administrative oversight, visioning, leadership, planning, coordinating and control of the wastewater collections and treatment systems; to ensure essential services are provided to maintain the public infrastructure to provide for public safety, health and welfare.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Directs the work of and manages assigned division. Interviews and selects new employees. Provides training and instructions and ongoing development needs. Provides coaching, counseling, and mentoring to allow for optimal performance. Assigns tasks, reviews work and prepares performance evaluations. Recommends employee transfers, promotions, disciplinary action, and discharge.

2. Identifies training needs and opportunities for the department.

3. Monitors and inspects wastewater treatment and collection operations, laboratory testing, reporting and records management; computer hardware and software equipment and systems.

4. Plans and prioritizes necessary maintenance, and repair in accordance with Department policies. Ensures all work is completed accurately and timely. Secures supplies, materials and equipment for daily work projects.

5. Provides support to assigned crew and acts as a resource for alternatives and suggestions. Makes critical decisions affecting the outcome of the assigned work and project completion.

6. Inspects work completed by crews to document if work is completed.

7. Ensures all work is completed accurately and timely.

8. Prepares daily work reports involving cost, status of assigned projects and inspections, crew updates and accidents as necessary and directed.

9. Orders parts and equipment as needed in preparation for upcoming assignments and projects.

10. Assists in the development, of the annual department budget. Monitors budget throughout the year.

11. Approves and records all division invoices.

12. Ensures all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adheres to all City safety regulations; ensures equipment is safely operated and driving laws are obeyed; ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed.

13. Reports all accidents to the appropriate authority. Follows all policies for reporting, investigating, and follow-up of equipment incidents, or personal injuries. May investigate incidents as assigned.

14. Prepares requests for purchase of services, materials and supplies and solicit quotes from suppliers, contractors, architects and surveyors within the City’s purchasing guidelines and state rules and regulations.

15. Develop and prepare bids, contracts, and related reports specific to division operations.

16. Coordinates efforts with other City departments to facilitate construction, repair, installation, and alteration projects.

17. Reviews facilities costs, progress of work projects, preventative maintenance programs, and to identify potential problems and determine possible solutions.

18. Conducts special research and studies for the Public Works Director and City Manager, preparing comprehensive reports and recommendations based on findings. Conducts and provides technical guidance to infrastructure issues.

19. Receives and handles questions and concerns from the public, elected officials, and City staff pertaining to wastewater treatment.

20. Responds to citizen complaints, concerns or inquiries regarding the wastewater treatment process.

21. Responds to and calls out after hours on-call crews for emergency requests.

22. Other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,859.00 - $67,761.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• wastewater collections: 5 years (Preferred)
• supervisory: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Class A Wasterwater License (Preferred)
• Class B Wastewater License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person