Salary : $82,961.00 - $129,030.00 AnnuallyLocation : Grand Prairie TX 75050, TXJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 2024-00296Department: Public WorksDivision: EngineeringOpening Date: 10/21/2024Closing Date: 11/29/2024 5:00 PM CentralJob SummaryGrand Prairie is seeking an innovative, progressive, and self-motivated leader with a collaborative management style who will engage employees through teamwork and motivation.
The preferred candidate will also have at least five years of increasingly responsible experience in utility administration and in a managerial or executive leadership position - including financial management, strategic planning, infrastructure, and/or water quality operations, ideally for a municipal entity.The purpose of this position is to oversee the operations, constructions, and maintenance of the water production, water distribution, and wastewater collection system infrastructures.
This is accomplished by reviewing and approving all resources and methodologies employed by the divisions; administering water and wastewater capital project budgets; and supervising personnel.
Other duties include coordinating daily with all division actions related to assisting all internal and external customers; compiling fiscal plans for the coming year; coordinating fiscal plan review meetings; and interacting with other City employees and citizens.
Essential Job Functions Administers water and wastewater capital project budgets by ensuring adequate funds are available to offset all cost and charges related to the operation, maintenance, and construction of the water/wastewater systems, tracking and authorizing payments for the construction and or replacement of water utility system infrastructures.Supervises personnel by observing and monitoring work tasks; providing feedback to employees; evaluating work performance; assisting employees to correct deficiencies; implementing disciplinary and termination procedures when necessary; selecting and hiring new employees and coordinating training for department personnel.Administers customer related services by coordinating daily with all division actions related to assisting all internal and external customers such as inter-city departments, consultants, private utilities, and individual customers.Performs budget preparation by compiling fiscal plans for the coming year; and coordinating fiscal plan review meetings with subordinate staff, immediate supervisor, and all other staff as required to formalize the Annual OperatingAll other duties as assigned by a supervisor/manager within your department/division.Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality for the assigned work hours is essential.
This position has responsibilities that require lifting up to 10 pounds on occasion.
Minimum Qualifications Education: Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with a two-year associate degree, diploma or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school.Experience: Over 5 years of related experience.
Licenses: Valid Driver's License required.
Certifications Required: Valid Texas Class C Driver's License, TCEQ Class B Water or Class B Distribution License, TCEQ Class B or Class III Wastewater License.The City offers a full range of benefits for full time employees, including, but not limited to the plans as defined in the Benefits Guide.
01 What is the highest level of Education obtained?
Some high school, no diploma or GED High School Diploma/GED Some College, no degree Technical or Trade School (Did not complete) Technical or Trade School (Completed) Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate Degree 02 How many years of experience do you have in overseeing the operations, constructions, and maintenance of the water production, water distribution, and wastewater collection system infrastructures?
No experience Less than one year One to less than three years Three to less than five years Five to less than seven years Seven to less than nine years Nine or more years 03 How many years of work related experience do you have in leading, supervising or managing a department or division?
No experience Less than 1 year of experience 1 year to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 5 years 5 years to less than 7 years Over 7 years of experience 04 The position requires the following certifications: *TCEQ Class* B Water or* Class B Distribution License, * TCEQ Class B or * Class III Wastewater License.Please list certifications obtained or in the progress of currently pursuing.
05 How many years of experience do you have administering water and wastewater capital project budgets?
No Experience Less than 1 year of experience 1 year under 2 years 2 years under 3 years 3 years under 4 years 4 years under 5 years 5 years under 6 years 6 years under 7 years 7 years under 8 years 8 years under 9 years Over 10 years Required Question