Purpose: |
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Under nominal direction of the Director of Austin Water (AW), this position is responsible for the Environmental, Planning, and Development Services program area. Provides a wide range of planning support functions to achieve optimum incorporation of integrated resources planning in the core structure and activities of the Utility. |
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.
- Directs assigned division and section activities, including analyzing and forecasting supply and demand to ensure effectiveness and efficiency. Identifies and analyzes trends and determines methodologies to implement changes.
- Develops and implements plan steps for asset management plans for water and wastewatervertical, horizontal and real assets, including asset condition, criticality, and risk assessments.
- Develops and implements short- and long-range water, wastewater, and reclaimed water system supply and infrastructure planning, programs, and personnel that provide administrative, managerial and engineering support, program planning, and evaluation.
- Determines goals, objectives, and resource requirements for Environmental, Development, and Planning activities within assigned divisions.
- Develops, revises, and implements standard operating practices, policies, and procedures within assigned divisions. Ensures divisions are following all City practices, policies, and procedures.
- Develops and reviews water and wastewater hydraulic performance analysis of pipeline systems design and criteria. Provides long range planning through project prioritization on the 5- and 10-year Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) spending plans.
- Develops and reviews water, environmental, and natural resource plans to ensure resource protection, availability, conservation, and sustainability in compliance with Federal, State and Local requirements and needs.
- Reviews, approves, and implements quality and safety systems and programs.
- Assists in the preparation, presentation, and monitoring of departmental budget.
- Represents the department at City Council meetings, citizens groups, boards and commissions and external agencies and organizations.
- Provides support and coordination to other City departments and agencies as needed.
- Investigates and resolves Citizen inquiries and complaints.
- Reviews, analyzes, and prepares both written and oral reports.
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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 fiscal planning and budget preparation.
- Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal water and wastewater utility regulations.
- Knowledge of city practices, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of technical aspects of operations and maintenance.
- Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
- Skill in oral and written communications.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software applications.
- Skill in managing multiple programs, projects, and tasks.
- Skill in negotiations and handling conflict resolution
- Skill in analyzing complex data from various sources, synthesizing collected information, and developing sound decisions/recommendations
- Skill in developing, reviewing, monitoring, and evaluating contracts for services and/or materials
- Ability to manage multiple projects and programs simultaneously within approved budgets
- Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
- Ability to establish and maintain excellent communication and working relationships with city personnel and the public.
- Ability to organize, analyze, interpret, and evaluate scientific civil engineering problems and provide practical, cost-effective solutions.
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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 field related to Engineering, plus six (6) years of progressively responsible management experience in a related field, including at least three (3) years of experience with a water and wastewater utility.
- Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related field may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience.
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Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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- State of Texas Professional Engineer
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