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Uses comprehensive knowledge of principles, practices and procedures to organize and manage the operations maintenance, regulatory compliance, and assets of a core water and wastewater division, which may include multiple facilities or programs within the Operations Program Area of Austin Water. |
| 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.
- Develops, executes, and evaluates strategic short-range and long-range plans and criteria for a variety of projects, programs, and division activities.
- Coordinates facility, process, and project activities within the division, between other Utility divisions and City departments, and with outside consultants, engineers, associations, regulatory agencies, neighborhood associations, and the general public.
- Evaluates programs for effectiveness and accomplishment of goals.
- Generates and analyzes data to discern patterns, discrepancies, and opportunities for process improvements.
- Prepares, consolidates, and monitors division-wide budget based on budgets for plants, laboratories, and treatment infrastructure.
- Contributes to writing specifications for requests for proposal (RFPs) or requests for quotes (RFQs), evaluates bid proposals, and recommends or approves contractor selection.
- 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.
- Interprets, explains, and ensures compliance with applicable policies, procedures, ordinances, and Federal and State regulations.
- Facilitates, conducts, and attends meetings and represents the division, department, and City.
- Provides technical advice and assistance to internal and external customers.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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Performs 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 Federal, State, and local laws.
- Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
- Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
- Knowledge of 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.
- Ability to manage projects, develop and execute project timelines, delegate tasks, and evaluate progress from start up to completion of projects.
- 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 six (6) years of progressively responsible experience related to the activities of the division, including three (3) years of experience which were in a supervisory or management capacity.
- Experience may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years.
- Laboratory Services Division Manager: (NELAP standards require)
- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in microbiology, biology, chemistry, environmental sciences, physical sciences, or engineering with a minimum of sixteen (16) college semester credit hours in general microbiology and biology, plus six (6) years of progressively responsible experience related to the activities of the division, including three (3) years of experience which must be in a supervisory or management capacity
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- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in chemical, environmental, biological, or physical sciences, or engineering with a minimum of twenty-four (24) semester hours in chemistry, plus six (6) years of progressively responsible experience related to the activities of the division, including three (3) years of experience which must be in a supervisory or management capacity.
- Graduation with a Master’s or Doctoral degree in one of the above disciplines may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
- Experience cannot be substituted for education.
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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- Electrical division managers: Master Electrician License or a Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Water treatment, water distribution, metering division managers: TCEQ Class "A" Water license.
- Wastewater treatment or wastewater collection division managers: TCEQ Class "A" Wastewater license.
- Construction Rehabilitation Services division manager: TCEQ Class “B” Water Distribution license and Class “B” Wastewater Treatment, or Collection Class III license. A single TCEQ Class “A” Water or Wastewater license may be substituted for dual license requirement.
- Instrumentation and Control Maintenance, Laboratory Services, and Asset Management Division Managers: No licenses required.
- A Texas Professional Engineer (PE) License may be substituted for a Class “A” TCEQ License; or if currently licensed in another state, the ability to obtain a Texas PE License within six (6) months of employment.
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