Description

This posting will be used to fill a full-time, Safety Sensitive position of Deputy Director of Public Works for Utility Operations. This position holds the highest level of responsibility and authority for the Bureau of Utility Operations. This position oversees 379 employees and an annual budget of over $100 million with assets valued at over $1 billion. This position has the primary function of managing the entire Bureau of Utility Operations, which includes water and wastewater operations, collections and distributions, central maintenance and technical support.

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

Work involves responsibility for planning, organizing, budgeting, and directing the various programs and activities of the Bureau of Utility Operations.

Work requires the direction and organization of a diversified staff concerned with planning, design and construction of water and wastewater distribution, collection and treatment systems and facilities.

Work is performed with considerable independence under the general direction of the Director of Public Works. Work results are reviewed through conferences, reports and results obtained towards achieving departmental objectives.
Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential job functions of all positions in the class). 

Plan, organize, direct and manage assigned engineering programs. 
Develop policies and procedures for assigned program area within the Department of Public Works. 
Direct the preparation of the bureau's annual capital and operating budgets. Ensure proper training for staff members. 
Supervise the preparation and maintenance of necessary records and reports. Recommend the hiring, firing, disciplining, and related personnel matters. 
Plan, organize and direct the programs and activities of the Bureau of Utility Operations of the Department of Public Works to ensure economical and efficient treatment and processing of drinking water, wastewater and/or disposal of sludge. 
Supervise employees engaged in pumping, treatment, and maintenance and repair of water and wastewater facilities and related activities. 
Review plant and laboratory reports, and direct the adjustment of processing methods to improve treatment efficiency; analyze water and wastewater facilities and costs associated with them and make plans and take action for reducing costs through Capital Projects and operating/maintenance work; recommend changes to improve the operation of the bureau's facilities and pumping stations to improve the effluent from the wastewater facilities and maximize the quality of water to our customers. 
Plan/schedule replacement of critical equipment providing for all contingencies to preclude violations of regulations or permits related to water and wastewater facilities. 
Ensure that preventive maintenance is scheduled to prevent/reduce downtime and major repairs; evaluate purchase requests based upon budgetary and operating constraints; ensure adequate supply of spare parts and equipment for normal maintenance/repair; and maintain minimum inventory of spare parts. 
Oversee the Department of Public Works' Safety Program and ensure a safe working environment for the bureau's staff. Analyze collection and distribution systems operations and costs and recommend through staff programs to repair, renovate and reconstruct aging infrastructure. 
Analyze treatment operations and costs; prepare annual budget request and administer expenditures of allotted funds to achieve the greatest economy consistent with efficient service to the public; report and recommend action regarding the correction of problems that are either engineering related or budget limited; plan and recommend the improvement of treatment facilities through the acquisition and installation of improved equipment, and through the use of improved techniques and processes. 
Direct the preparation of necessary records, reports and histories. Perform related work as required.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Extensive knowledge of modern methods and techniques of administration and management. 
Extensive knowledge of engineering principles and practices applied in the planning, design, construction, and operation of engineering projects. 
Thorough knowledge of authoritative reference works in the field of engineering. 
Ability to supervise and manage assigned professional, technical, labor and clerical staff and evaluate their progress and efficiency.
Ability to plan, organize and direct a variety of programs and activities. 
Ability to develop long range engineering plans and make decisions on major policy and operational problems. 
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, associates, consultant, contractors, and the public. Ability to communicate effectively.
 
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in civil engineering or a related field; some graduate level course work in business administration, management, or a related field; six (6) or more years engineering experience in a specific engineering program area such as civil, environmental, transportation, utility, highway, water, wastewater, or sanitary engineering, including management, supervisory, and administrative experience; and a valid Class C motor vehicle operator's license. 

NOTE: Related bachelor's degrees from an accredited four-year college or university may include degrees such as business administration, business management, physical science/chemistry or environmental science. 

NOTE: This position is Safety Sensitive and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol Testing.

Note: Accredited University or College is the recognition from an accrediting agency that an institution maintains a certain level of educational standards. The U.S. Department of Education maintains a database of accrediting agencies it recognizes for schools within the United States.

For a University or College outside the United States, the applicant must provide documentation of accreditation and educational equivalency, which can be accomplished through a credential evaluation service. Applicants with a foreign degree must provide this documentation upon the close of the announcement.

Supplemental Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with the following: 
1.) Six (6) or more years engineering experience or administration and management of a large public utility operating system with significant assets and experience dealing with compliance relative to federal, state and local environmental regulations associated with the collection, treatment and distribution of water and wastewater. 
2.) Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, G-Mail and Power Point at least at the intermediate level. 
3.) Experience and proficiency with Asset Management or Work Order Systems. 4.) Experience and proficiency with SCADA.