| Purpose: |
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Under nominal direction, this position plans, directs, and administers multiple divisions in the operations, maintenance, advanced operational technology, and support services of a water, wastewater, and/or reclaimed program, which includes multiple facilities or programs. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Determines divisional needs; develops, executes, and evaluates strategic short- and long-range plans including three- to five-year forecasting for a variety of projects, programs, and division activities. Reviews, prepares, consolidates, and monitors division-wide budgets.
- Coordinates activities within the division; between Austin Water and City departments; and with outside consultants, engineers, associations, regulatory agencies, neighborhood associations, and general public.
- Interprets, explains, and ensures compliance with applicable policies, procedures, ordinances, and Federal/State regulations.
- Evaluates programs for effectiveness and accomplishment of goals.
- Develops/reviews, revises, and approves procedures and specifications for plant, field or laboratory operations, equipment, and technical instrumentation; analytical testing procedures; quality control programs; safety programs; and training programs.
- Facilitates, conducts, and attends meetings and represents the division on behalf of the assistant director, department, and City.
- Provides technical advice and assistance to internal and external customers.
- Applies and interprets principles, practices, and procedures specific to functions such as Civil, Water & Wastewater, and/or Process Control System Engineering, Water Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) controls, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and Advanced Smart Water Infrastructure.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for dismissal.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of water and wastewater operational programs.
- Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal water, wastewater, and reclaimed water regulations.
- Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
- Knowledge fiscal planning and budget preparation.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software.
- Skill in planning and organizing.
- Skill in analyzing complex data from various sources, synthesizing collected information, and developing sound decisions/recommendations.
- Ability to manage projects, develop and execute project timelines, delegate tasks, and evaluate progress from start up to completion of projects.
- Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
- Ability to resolve problems or situations that require exercising tact, diplomacy, and sound judgment.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to make public presentations.
- Ability to meet and maintain driver eligibility detailed in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a relevant field of study, plus seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience related to the activities of the program area, including three (3) years of experience which were in a supervisory, management, or program management capacity.
- Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college may substitute for two (2) years of non-supervisory/management experience.
- Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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- Program Area Responsibility for Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Wastewater Treatment, and Wastewater Collection: Appropriate Class "A" Water/Wastewater license from TCEQ or State of Texas Professional Engineers license.
- Program Area Responsibility for Environmental Engineering and Technical Services: State of Texas Professional Engineering license.
- Program Area Responsibility for Advanced Technology and Smart Grid, Supervisory Control and Data, Acquisition, and Operational Support Services: No license required.
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