Salary : $111,017.74 - $159,310.46 Annually

Location : Waxahachie, TX

Job Type: Full-Time/Exempt

Job Number: 00430

Department: Utilities

Opening Date: 11/21/2024

Closing Date: 12/19/2024 11:59 PM Central America

Description

Under general direction, manages the activities of the Water & Sewer division by providing general direction to supervisory and administrative staff.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Single incumbent position assigned to Utilities Department.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Serve as the division manager in supervising and administering the operations and maintenance of the Wastewater Collection System, Water Distribution System, Environmental Program, Field Water Quality, and Meters.
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures. Track effectiveness through performance and activity measurement.
• Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and other effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.
• Supervise the team responsible for monitoring and maintaining the water quality of the Water Distribution System.
• Plan maintenance and construction activities to cause minimal disruption of services; provide advance warning to citizens of interruption of service.
• Ensure effective operational and financial management through forecasting, reviewing budgetary submissions and auditing expenditures.
• Assist in the selecting, training, motivating, and evaluating of personnel; provide or coordinate employee training; work with subordinate employees to correct deficiencies; recommend disciplinary actions.
• Participate in the development and administration of the division's annual operating budget; make recommendations for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments.
• Participate in the development and administration of the division's capital improvement plan, by identifying long-term infrastructure needs.
• Serves as the liaison for the Water & Sewer Division with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
• Demonstrate, train, follow-up and enforce proper safety practices and procedures used in the water and sewer profession.
• Develop and maintain various records and reports of division activities, both hand written and computer generated.
• Oversee divisional asset management program, by managing inventory of all materials, equipment, vehicles and supplies.
• Provide responsible staff assistance to the Assistant Utilities Director and Utilities Director.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education, Training, and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED supplemented by specialized training in construction technology, civil engineering, or a related field. Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of eight years (8) of increasingly responsible water and sewer construction and maintenance experience including four (4) years of lead or supervisory responsibility.
• Any combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certification and licenses may qualify.

Licenses and Certificates:

• A valid State driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, an appropriate, valid class "B" water distribution and Class III Wastewater Collection license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of:

• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of meters, commercial/industrial pre-treatment, cross-connection and backflow program, distribution water quality, and water and sewer line maintenance and construction program.
• Principles and practices of meters, water, and sewer line maintenance.
• Extensive working knowledge of meters, wastewater, and potable water operations and administration.
• Safe handling of traffic in a construction zone.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
• Methods and techniques of report preparation.
• Operations, services and activities of the city.
• Water distribution and sewer collection system construction materials including classes of pipe.
• Methods and techniques of locating distribution and collection system substructures.
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Safety policies and procedures required for specific job duties.

Ability to:

• Participate in the operations of a comprehensive water and sewer program.
• Oversee and coordinate the work of subordinate employees.
• Supervise, train and evaluate subordinate employees.
• Participate in the development and administration of division goals, objectives and procedures.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Prepare required state and federal reports for EPA, TCEQ and various other agencies.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Interpret, explain, and enforce departmental policies and procedures.
• Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Operate a variety of construction equipment including a backhoe.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear. Manual dexterity to use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds unaided.

Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information, and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public and dissatisfied/abusive individuals.

Work Environment:

Office and field environment; work around traffic and heavy construction equipment; exposure to noise, dust, and grease; inclement weather conditions.

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Not Applicable

The City of Waxahachie offers a completive benefits program, including health, dental, and a defined contribution pension plan for full-time employees.

Insurance:
HEALTH
100% of premium paid for by the City for the Employee Only High Deductible Health Plan. Other health plan options are available for additional premiums. Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee.

DENTAL
Employee premiums are paid at 100% by the City. Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee.

VISION
Coverage is offered at the expense of the employee.

LIFE
The City provides each employee with a life insurance policy of $25,000. Additional coverage may be purchased at the expense of the employee.

VOYA
Employees may elect to be covered under various supplemental policies at their own expense.

Retirement:
TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Employees participate in a statewide retirement program at 7% mandatory contribution with the city match of 2:1. The program requires five (5) years to become vested, with 20 years retirement at any age. For more information contact TMRS at

DEFERRED COMPENSATION
The City offers a 457 Plan and a Roth IRA option through Empower Retirement. The City offers payroll deductions and the employee chooses the amount of investment and investment choices.

Other Benefits:
VACATION
All full-time employees accrue 3.08 hours per pay period, based on longevity.

SICK LEAVE
All full-time employees accrue one workday per month.

HOLIDAYS/PERSONAL DAYS
Employees receive 12 paid holidays and 2 personal days per year.

01

Select the highest level of education that you have completed.

• Less than a High School Diploma or GED
• High School/GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

02

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

03

Select your level of supervisory experience.

• No supervisory experience
• Less than 1 year
• At least 1 year but less than 2 years
• At least 2 years but less than 4 years
• At least 4 years but less than 6 years
• 6+ years

04

Please select your years of experience in water/ sewer construction and maintenance.

• None
• less than 2 years
• More than 2 years but less than 4 years
• more than 4 years but less than 6 years
• more than 6 years but less than 8 years
• more than 8 years but less than 10 years
• 10+ years of experience

05

Please select any valid TCEQ certifications you currently have:

• Class "A" Water Operator
• Wastewater Treatment "A"
• Class "B" Surface Water
• Class "B" Groundwater
• Class "B" Water Distribution
• Wastewater Treatment "B"
• Class "C" Surface Water
• Class "C" Groundwater
• Class "C" Water Distribution
• Wastewater Treatment "C"
• Class "D" Water Operator
• Wastewater Treatment "D"
• Wastewater Collections III
• Wastewater Collections II
• Wastewater Collections I
• Other TCEQ Certification not listed
• No Certifications

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