Grade 24 - Starting annual salary: $112,143.00. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.
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The Director - Treatment Maintenance is responsible for mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation support of the water recycling centers, sewage lift stations, and odor control stations. The Director provides oversight, management control, and overall direction for all work activities within the assigned program scope.
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Supervises, selects, develops, trains, mentors and evaluates personnel.
Develops and executes the annual Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and Capital Outlay budgets for assigned areas.
Coordinates and directs support activities such as Capital Improvement Project (CIP) planning, contractual services, material procurement, and engineering services.
Develops and implements policies/procedures leading to the successful operation and maintenance of facilities and process equipment.
Reviews, plans and designs various facility installations and improvements.
Interviews, contracts and manages consultants and contractors to design and build system improvements.
Examines data and prepares reports for a variety of regulatory agencies; serves as SAWS representative with federal and state regulators.
Develops and participates in complex planning efforts such as Master Plans, Strategic Plans, and annual Business Plan.
Manages emergency projects to ensure service, system and budget integrity.
Evaluates complex data and prepares technical reports.
Develops measures to analyze and improve department's overall efficiency.
Develops and monitors safety and training requirements for personnel.
Represents department and coordinates with other groups, utility agencies, citizens, rate payers, neighborhood associations, and environmental advocates regarding wastewater issues.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and public relations including preparing and delivering presentations to the board, large groups and the public.
Applies and interprets principles and practices, theories, laws, procedures and terminology specific to departmental function such as Engineering, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) controls, Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
Applies generally accepted business management and public administration principles and practices.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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This position works under limited supervision.
May represent Vice President or act on their behalf during their absence.
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Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Public Administration, or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency plus eight (8) years' progressively responsible experience in budgeting, management, supervision, operations and construction in a large industrial or utility environment;
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High School Diploma or GED and ten (10) years' progressively responsible experience in water / wastewater utility operations and maintenance.
Five (5) years' experience supervising personnel, project development, budgeting, and strategic planning in a 24-hour large industrial or utility environment.
TCEQ Class "B" Wastewater Operator license or must obtain the license within 24 months in position.
Proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and financial software.
Valid Class "C" Texas driver's license.
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Master's degree in Science, Engineering, Business or Public Administration, or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
TCEQ Class "A" Wastewater Operator license.
Licensed as Professional Engineer in the State of Texas, or if licensed in another state, must obtain the Texas license within 12 months in position.
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Skill in using word processing, spreadsheet, database, computerized maintenance management system and presentation software.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff and external contacts, including executive management, Board of Trustees, contractors, consultants, local, state and federal leaders and representatives.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to exhibit high standards of business and personal ethical conduct, leadership, teamwork, positive attitude, initiative and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work hours other than the regular daytime schedule such as nights, weekends, and holidays under emergency response situations.
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Working conditions are primarily in an office environment and occasionally field visits. Working conditions for field visits are primarily outside with frequent exposure to inclement weather; wastewater; mechanical, chemical and confined space hazards; high voltage equipment; offensive fumes; excessive noise; heavy traffic; deep excavations; and animals, snakes and poisonous insects. May also operate a company vehicle on a daily basis.
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