COO/Director of Engineering

COO/Director of Engineering

Springdale Water Utilities is now accepting applications for the position of COO/Director of Engineering

Job Description

Working under the direction of the Executive Director, this individual is responsible for supervising assigned staff and the execution of duties assigned to the Engineering, Distribution and Collection, Wastewater and Technical Services Division of Springdale Water Utilities, hereinafter referred to as the Utility. This individual will have oversight of all capital construction and all matters that impact the day to day operations and of the regulatory requirements and testing for the Utility. Individual will oversee and perform a wide variety of professional level civil engineering, design, and project management work in diverse public works areas of responsibility and municipal utilities. The Chief Operating Officer/Director of Engineering is responsible for ensuring appropriate health and safety measures are established and executed by assigned staff in systems operations, maintenance, and new construction. This position shares with the Chief Financial Officer the duties and responsibilities of the Chief Executive Officer of Springdale Water Utilities in the absence of the Executive Director.

This position is full time at 40 hours per week; however, it may include work outside normal business hours.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities To Meet Job Requirements

It is essential that the person appointed to this position has obtained adequate engineering training, and has the knowledge and management skills in the operation of a public water system and a sanitary sewer system. In order to execute this job assignment successfully, potential candidates for this position must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledgeable in project management/monitoring principles
• Knowledgeable of current principles, practices, methods and techniques of civil engineering, natural resource management, water and wastewater engineering, environmental sciences or related disciplines
• Knowledgeable of federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to municipal utilities
• Knowledge of hydrology, hydraulics, computer modeling, soils, chemistry and environmental sciences
• Knowledge of current municipal utility systems construction methods and standards, technologies, and operations
• Ability to absorb and analyze complex technical information, draw logical conclusions, and to make rapid decisions of major scope with full awareness of technical, legal, and financial consequences
• Capable of communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work under stress and pressure and to respond to any crisis or emergency situation
• Maintain a good attendance record
• Demonstrate the ability to work safely and efficiently
• Ability to interpret and explain Utility administration policies andprocedures
• Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with fellow employees. Work well with the public, supervisors, and co-workers
• Possess general knowledge of municipal budgeting and procurement procedures
• Knowledgeable in the use of computers and other advanced technology used in modern engineering
• Possess the ability to plan, organize, delegate responsibility, supervise, and review the work of subordinates to secure efficient results in an equitable manner

RESPONSIBILITIES

Review, analyze, make recommendations and implement changes and improvements to engineering, wastewater treatment, technical services, distribution and collection processes, quality control systems, and design procedures. Review and/or design of development projects, in house projects, or out-sourced engineering projects for progress, adherence to schedule, and phase completion. Allocate work and assignments to appropriate personnel and staff. Develop, maintain, and insure the continuous quality improvement of communication, information/resource sharing, and work organization methods. Promote and model team work concepts, continuous quality improvement, and effective communication and information flow within department and between staff, clients, customers, peers, and others as necessary. Responsible for engineering and planning work necessary to plan and complete assigned projects. Perform complex engineering research and design in support of recommendation and project review. Responsible for collecting and analyzing a variety of engineering data. Prepare maps, statistical information, plans, specifications, and cost estimates pertaining to assigned projects. Uses various computer programs as an aid to data analysis, project management, modeling, design, computations, word processing and report presentations.

Education & Training

Graduation from a four year college or university with a degree in Civil Engineering with three years progressively responsible civil engineering experience required.

Registration as a Professional Engineering in the State of Arkansas highly desired.

Individual must obtain within one year, after assuming position, a valid Class IV Water Operator’s Distribution License from the Arkansas Department of Health. The Utility’s compensation system is designed to motivate employees to contribute to the maximum of their ability by compensating based on their job performance and meeting licensing requirements. Inability to obtain proper licenses, within a year of being eligible to test, will result in a decrease of potential merit increases.

Must possess and maintain a valid Arkansas Driver’s License.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Position will spend a substantial amount of time in supervisory related activities, including: assisting the Director in all aspects as necessary; assign work and projects; organizing work crews and activities; work direction; completing performance evaluation; calculating and preparing time sheets; hiring regular and part-time/temporary employees; and providing guidance and instruction. Assigned direct supervisory authority over professional and/or technical staff.

Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work assignment requires a person with reasonably good health because of the common necessity to work more than normal office hours, particularly during emergencies. Most work will be accomplished in an office environment but will include field visits to the wastewater treatment plant, pump stations, water storage facilities, and work sites in all type of weather conditions. Regular attendance is a high prerequisite to maintain this position.

: Office work includes sustained posture in a seated position with intense attentiveness to computer for prolonged periods. Work skills require walking; sitting for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and office equipment; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, bending at the waist and kneeling or crouching to retrieve files from cabinets and shelves; hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone/radio; and seeing to read various document related to assigned activities. Vision abilities required for this job also include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Physical exertion may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 40 pounds. The noise level in the office environment is moderately quiet.

: Some travel is required to a variety of locations to perform work, attend meetings, and observe field conditions. Field work can include exposure to fumes, dust, odors, chemicals, high electrical voltage, traffic, confined spaces, slippery work surfaces, and the hazards related to field inspections performed at construction sites with dangerous machinery and equipment. Required work involves walking, talking, and hearing; using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, instruments, or controls; and reaching with arms and hands. The employee will be required to walk around construction sites and undeveloped field sites; climbing into and out of excavations, climbing stairs and using a ladder for inspection of Utility equipment or facilities. Noise levels can be excessively high.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $9,688.00 - $14,526.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $9,688 - $14,526