Job Description

ASSISTANT WATER SERVICES DIRECTOR - OPERATIONS

JOB CODE 51410

Effective Date:	Rev. 01/06A

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to assist the director in the overall administration of design, development, and operation of the City's water and wastewater system. Assignments include supervision of the activities of several divisions and functions as determined by the director. Work involves planning, organizing, and supervising the construction, operation, extension, and maintenance of water and wastewater operations and facilities to ensure an adequate and efficient water/wastewater process. The incumbent is guided by policies and assignments received from the Water Services Director, but exercises independent judgment in accomplishing the work and developing new programs. The incumbent is held responsible for results and success is measured through reports and program results, as well as economy of operation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manages, coordinates, and evaluates the work of divisions engaged in water and wastewater system operation and maintenance functions and other divisions or functions as assigned by the director;
• Develops goals and objectives of short- and long-range policies, procedures, and plans;
• Consults with the director on policy matters and maintains liaison with the City Manager's Office on operational issues;
• Interprets policy and provides staff direction on policies and procedures;
• Serves as chief advisor and consultant on water and wastewater related operational problems;
• Participates in the development, expenditure, and monitoring of the budget;
• Assists the director in coordinating functions with other City, County, State, and Federal agencies, utilities, and professional groups;
• Performs special studies and recommends changes to improve operations;
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• The materials, methods, processes and equipment used in the operation, maintenance and repair of water production and distribution systems, and of wastewater treatment and collections systems.
• Modern methods and techniques of operation and maintenance of water utility and wastewater utility projects and systems.
• Principles and practices of civil and sanitary engineering.
• Principles and practices of public or business administration with particular reference to budget and personnel administration and cost analysis.

Ability to:

• Manage multi-disciplined operations and maintenance staff.
• Organize, direct, coordinate, and evaluate the operations of a large water and wastewater utility concerned with varied services and facilities.
• Perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others.
• Perform technical research work on complex operational and maintenance problems, interpret results, and recommend appropriate action.
• Produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper English sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, community groups, the news media, regulatory agencies, boards and committees, and the public.
• Communicate orally with individuals and groups in face-to-face, one-on-one settings, in group settings, or using a telephone.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be registered in the State of Arizona as a Professional Engineer by the end of the probationary period.
• This position may require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business.
• Performs other marginal functions as assigned.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Five years of professional engineering experience in a technical and administrative capacity and three years of experience in administration or in advanced engineering work with a water or wastewater utility and a bachelor's degree in civil or sanitary engineering, or a closely related field. Other combinations of education and experience that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.