Sanitary Sewer/Stormwater Manager

EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT REQUIRED

1. Exercises direct supervision over the assigned divisions to include: authorizing time-off, approving payroll and hiring; coordinates staffing and operational activities; ensures that training and development is provided to staff; provides consistent accountability with disciplinary actions (as warranted), in addition to maintaining a healthy and safe work environment.

2. Manages all functions of the sanitary sewer and stormwater operations to include coordinating, prioritizing, and assigning operational activities for sanitary sewer and stormwater systems including collection systems construction, stormwater drainage, and pump stations.

3. Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for Sewer Division operations. Identifies resource needs; recommends and implements policies and procedures. Sets objectives and procedures for work group(s) within the sanitary sewer and stormwater operations.

4. Serves as the Regulatory Compliance Officer for sanitary sewer and stormwater operations by coordinating activities to maintain permit compliance with regulation agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), and State Engineer’s Office (SEO).

5. Prepares, recommends, and manages the budget for sanitary sewer and stormwater operations and capital improvements.

6. Assists the Wastewater Operations Officer on making recommendations for Capital improvement plan(s) and implements the plan(s) accordingly.

7. Ensures standard operating procedures (SOPs) for operating and maintaining the sanitary sewer and stormwater operations are completed, accurate, and up to date; maintains the preventative and corrective maintenance software.

8. Coordinates and monitors the work of external contractors and ensures compliance with specifications and City standards, for effective, safe, and secure operations.

9. Coordinates departmental activities and priorities with other City departments and external agencies. Represents the City of Casper on related boards and committees.

10. Prepares, reviews, and interprets operational and statistical reports.

11. Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor.

12. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Knowledge (position requirements at entry):
Knowledge of:

• Principles and theories of sanitary sewer and stormwater operations.
• Mathematical concepts and application.
• Municipal budgeting including capital plans.
• Tools and equipment used in sanitary sewer and stormwater operations services including computer software programming used for operational control.
• Current trends and innovations in sanitary sewer and stormwater operations.
• Applicable Federal, State, Local and City government codes, rules and regulations relating to the various aspects of sanitary sewer and stormwater operations.
• Theories, principles, and practices of sanitary sewer and stormwater operations.
• Operational characteristics, services and activities of sanitary sewer and stormwater operations.
• Procedures, methods and techniques of sanitary sewer and stormwater operations.
• Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs.
• Administrative principles and practices, including goal and objective development, work planning and employee supervision.
• Basic principles of municipal budget preparation and control.
• Principles of supervision, mentoring, training, and developing the work of others.
• Recordkeeping principles.
• Modern office equipment, software, and operating systems/applications.

Abilities (position requirements at entry):
Ability to:

• Routinely demonstrate the City of Casper core values.
• Follow all City safety rules and procedures and immediately respond to/investigate observations or employee reports of accidents/incidents or unsafe conditions.
• Apply federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to sanitary sewer and stormwater operations.
• Plan and manage compliance with reports, analysis, and regulations relating to sanitary sewer and stormwater operations.
• Assess and prioritize situations under work pressure, exercise good judgment, and make sound decisions.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Set work priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and recommend solutions in support of goals.
• Compose appropriate recommendations and prepare clear and concise reports.
• Present accurate and reliable reports which contain findings, set direction and offer recommendations to achieve desired goals and end results.
• Interpret and explain City policies and procedures.
• Apply and convey technical expertise.
• Comply with municipal budgeting policies and practices.
• Select, supervise, mentor, train, and develop staff.
• Provide effective leadership and direction.
• Coordinate the work of personnel.
• Operate modern office equipment, software, and operating systems/applications.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and direction.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Skills (position requirements at entry):
Skill in:

• Sanitary sewer and stormwater operations relating to maintenance and repair.
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Basic principles of municipal budgeting including capital planning.
• Allocating limited resources in a cost effective manner.
• Providing customer service.
• Technical writing.
• Mentoring and developing employees.
• Maintaining confidentiality.
• Delegating and prioritizing work.
• Public speaking.
• Project management.
• Time management.
• Conflict resolution.
• Compiling, analyzing, organizing, and evaluating data and making appropriate recommendations based on findings.
• Operating in a courteous, knowledgeable, and tactful manner with customers, staff and the general public.
• Oral and written communication, sufficient to exchange or convey effective information and to receive work direction.
• Operating modern office equipment, including computer software and operating systems/applications.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in the operations of a sanitary sewer and/or stormwater systems or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed below.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working as a supervisor.
• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, public or business administration, environmental science or a closely related field preferred.

LICENSING and CERTIFICATIONS

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Wyoming Driver’s License is preferred.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Wyoming Class II Wastewater Collection Certificate within one (1) year of hire.

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employment with the City of Casper is contingent upon a successful background screen and pre-employment drug test. Applicants who have failed a pre-employment screen or have been terminated from the City of Casper are ineligible for employment consideration for 12 months. You will become eligible for consideration 12 months from the date of your incident (pre-employment screen or termination).

As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must utilize direct deposit for payroll purposes.

Driving records are required for all new employees regardless of the position's driving requirements. If the employee has not held a Wyoming driver's license for the last three years, the employee must provide at their own initiation and expense a driving record from their previous state(s) of residence.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:
City of Casper employees in data creation and modification, security sensitive or safety and protective positions are subject to pre-employment drug testing. Some employees may be subject to random drug testing if their responsibilities include:

• Emergency response/rescue
• Handling or working with hazardous materials, including chemicals as well as solid and liquid waste
• Operating or maintaining water or wastewater systems
• Writing or modifying code, maintaining or modifying City data systems including work on networks, servers, and communication systems
• CDL operations and driving
• Operating power-driven machinery or equipment
• Creating or modifying health, financial, security and or risk documents or assessments
• Working with or directing minors

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Can include long periods of sitting or long periods of standing.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Incumbents typically work indoors in an office environment. Occasional fieldwork is expected in all weather conditions, and work in confined spaces or at heights may be necessary.

Incumbents will likely be exposed to fumes, loud machinery noise, harmful chemicals, wet conditions, and electrical hazards. Work may require the use of personal protective equipment including hard hats, eye protection, hearing protectors, gloves, safety vests, and safety shoes.

The position requires frequent standing and walking, as well as sitting, typing, and customer contact, both by telephone and in person.