Assistant Director of Water and Sewer

About the role

This position Assist with the functions of the management of the Water & Sewer Department Including all aspects and operations of drinking water and sanitary sewer. Work involves planning, directing and supervising personnel, ensuring the timely and efficient completion of projects under the direction of the Director.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director with plans, directs, and supervises City Water & Sewer employees engaged in water filtration and distribution, collection and disposal of sanitary sewer waste, engineering activities, and maintenance as related to all aspects of the water & sewer industry;
• Instructs and trains in correct methods and procedures; monitors work on a daily basis; reviews and evaluates employee performance;
• Ensures that work is performed in compliance with state laws, permits and regulations;
• Conducts regular inspections of the City’s water & sewer infrastructure and plans and schedules needed repairs, upgrades, and/or maintenance, manages Capital Improvement Program;
• Assists the Director by inspecting work in-progress and ensures the timely and efficient completion of assigned Water & Sewer projects, conducts re-inspections to ensure proper completion of repairs and maintenance;
• Coordicates activities with other departments and agencies;
• Develops and implements work schedules, methods, practices, policies and procedures to enhance the operation of the department;
• Ensures employees comply with City and departmental policies, procedures, and safety rules; provides safety training to employees; ensures Water & Sewer buildings are clean, organized, and in workable order;
• Is on call for emergencies; supervises and conducts street clean up efforts after accidents/storms, or other emergencies;
• Receives, reviews and investigates citizen complaints/requests; meets with citizens to inspect and/or discuss problems; resolves complaints/requests and schedules needed repairs, construction, or maintenance related to Water & Sewer;
• Prepares and submits annual departmental operating budget to the Director for the City Manager based on analysis of projected needs and resources; reviews, approves and monitors expenditures within approved budget;
• Serves as assistant final purchasing agent for the department, including preparing all specifications for equipment and materials used by the department;
• Interviews applicants for Department positions; reviews and appropriately acts on various personnel actions including hiring, promoting and disciplining;
• Operates City vehicles in the performance of duties;
• Regularly attends scheduled meetings of the City Council and other necessary meetings: provides information and recommendations to the Mayor and Council through the City Manager and suggests specific developmental code revisions when deemed in the best interest of the City.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field; Master’s Degree preferred and P.E. Certification required;
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of increasingly responsible experience in Water & Sewer, including at least five (5) years of supervisory and management experience;
• Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission (GSWCC) Level 1B Certification required;
• Possession of a valid State of Georgia driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR).

Skills

• Understanding and interpreting design drawings, construction specifications, and contract documents;
• Planning, directing, and supervising the work of subordinate personnel;
• Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with Federal, State, and City agencies, City employees, City officials and the general public;
• Participating in the development of long-term plans and programs related to the City and the Water & Sewer Department.