Description

The City of Weatherford Water Utility is seeking an Assistant Director for Treatment Operations. Weatherford has been forward thinking with water and wastewater planning, and we're looking for someone to continue those efforts. In addition to overseeing the city's water treatment plant and water reclamation facility, this position regularly makes presentations at the Municipal Utility Board meetings.

Under general direction of the Director of Water Utilities, the Assistant Director plans, develops, coordinates and directs water and wastewater treatment operations; and engineering activities related to water and wastewater infrastructure, evaluations and improvements to ensure adequate capacity, optimize reliability and efficiency, safety and economical construction.

Roles and Responsibilities:
-Manage overall daily operations of the water and wastewater treatment facilities.
-Coordinate, schedule, monitor and evaluate the work of contractors engaged in the daily operation, repair, installation, and maintenance of the water and wastewater treatment facilities.
-Assist management with training of staff relating to performance, safety, emergency response plans, etc.
-Assist management by continually seeking ways and means to reduce departmental costs and enhance delivery of projects.
-Develop, or oversee the development of, policies, procedures and methods to be followed by subordinates.
-Compile, compose, review and edit various types of reports such as performance reports, maintenance records, etc. in an accurate and timely manner.
-Provide long range and short-range program planning of improvements to water/wastewater infrastructure, to enhance the delivery of the best public service possible within budgeted funds.
-Create, coordinate and plan water and wastewater utility projects.
-Review/interpret engineering criteria and designs for water and wastewater to ensure compliance with guidelines, State, Federal and City regulations.
-Provide recommendations for capital improvement projects at water and wastewater treatment facilities.
-Prepare various reports and presentation documents suitable for the Municipal Utility Board, City Council and/or the general public.
-Compile data for and prepare information to be incorporated into legal documents such as ordinances, bond issuances and regulatory agency permits.
-Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with regulatory agencies, engineers, contractors, city personnel and the general public.
-Investigate citizen complaints and recommend appropriate action to be taken.
-Attend, and make presentations at, monthly Municipal Utility Board meetings.

Requirements

Professional Engineer (preferred)
5+ years of treatment experience (operations or design)
3+ years of supervisory experience

Majority of work is performed in an office setting, but work in all types of weather conditions will be required. Position is subject to afterhours work and emergencies.