Minimum Starting Salary: $100,000.00 Depending on Qualifications
Under general supervision, plans and manages the operations, maintenance, and repair of the Water Treatment Plants (WTP) for the Waco Water Utility Services Department (WUSD); coordinates with City departments and State agencies to assure compliance with state and federal environmental regulations and standards and City policies, procedures, and goals.
? Plans, manages, reviews, and evaluates multiple water treatment plants (WTP) including operations, maintenance and repair programs and projects; assures that quality standards are met, and appropriate services are provided; assures WTP programs are in compliance with state and federal regulations.
? Manages regulatory agency reporting; reviews status reports and initiates actions required to correct environmental and safety violations and potential problems; monitors water utilities trends, anticipates the potential impact and recommends appropriate actions.
? Reviews and analyzes operational data and activity reports; identifies infrastructure needs, service demands and resource availability; develops recommendations and plans to improve operational effectiveness, including use of new equipment and technological advancements.
? Manages staff through appropriate delegation, mentoring and work supervision; assigns duties, responsibilities, resources and scope of authority; meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload, technical and safety issues; reviews programs and workload in order to anticipate technical and management problems; monitors operations and recommends policies and procedures to improve the WTP functions; analyzes workload trends and recommends staffing and assignment adjustments.
? Writes technical and analytical reports and makes technical estimates of a specialized nature in connection with WTP programs, contracts, and regulatory issues.
? Develops Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project proposals and recommends priorities; manages infrastructure and equipment improvement projects.
? Manages the collection, analysis, and reporting of operational and financial data; analyzes WTP financial and resource information; develops and manages budgets and monitors revenues and expenditures.
? Effectively communicates WTP issues with City management; interprets and explains federal and state rules and regulations and City codes and ordinances.
? Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
? Performs other duties as required or assigned.
? May be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.
? Driving is essential.
Required:
? Associate?s Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business or Public Administration, or a related field;
? Eight (8) years experience in Water/Wastewater Utilities Management and Project Management in the Public Sector; including four (4) years of supervisory experience.
? OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
? Equivalency:
? Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business or Public Administration or a related field, AND four (4) years of experience in Water/Wastewater Utilities Management and Project Management within the Public Sector; including supervisory experience.
? OR Twelve (12) years of experience in Water/Wastewater Utilities Management and Project Management in the Public Sector; including four (4) years of supervisory experience.
? Must possess a valid Texas Driver?s License.
? Minimum Class B Water License from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is required.
? Class A Water License from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is required within one year of employment.
? According to the needs of the City, additional training and certifications may be required.
Preferred:
? Bachelor?s Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business or Public Administration or a related field.
Medium Work:
? Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
? Must be capable of performing confined space entry.
EEO Statement
The City of Waco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing fair and equal treatment of all applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
