Utility Operations Manager

Salary : $82,721.60 Annually

Location : Flower Mound TX 75028, TX

Job Type: Full Time Regular

Job Number: 2024-084

Department: Public Works

Division: Utility Services - Utility Services Management

Opening Date: 07/31/2024

Description

Serves as division manager in supervising and administering the operations of the Town's wastewater treatment plant, lab, and maintenance operations.

Examples of Duties

WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Directs, assigns, and inspects work assigned to supervisory or lead crew staff and work crews engaged in the operations of the wastewater treatment plant.
• Serves as the Town's liaison to regulatory authorities responding to requests for information and other reporting requirements related to those the plant, lab, and maintenance divisions.
• Implements new ideas and suggestions to improve or enhance the effectiveness for the plant, lab, and maintenance divisions.
• Prepares and administers budgets for the plant, lab, and maintenance divisions.
• Ensures effective operational and financial management through forecasting, reviewing budgetary submissions, and auditing expenditures.
• Develops and administers a preventative maintenance program for wastewater treatment, and facilities to maximize reliability.
• Oversees the Wastewater Treatment Plant Capital Improvement Program activities.
• Develops, evaluates, and monitors the goals and objectives and the long-range plans, policies, and procedures for the plant, lab, and maintenance divisions.
• Develops and administers personnel and operational policies and procedures and provides training and direction necessary to increase the productivity and efficiency of personnel and functions.
• Executes personnel related managerial and supervisory functions to include hiring, training, delegating work assignments, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and other related tasks for the plant, lab, and maintenance divisions.
• Performs continual inspections of operational, administrative, and personnel functions and activities to identify any inefficiencies and ineffectiveness and then implements corrective workable solutions.
• Purchases and maintains operational supplies, equipment, and materials for the plant, lab, and maintenance divisions.
• Maintains a physical inventory and fixed asset record of all materials, equipment, vehicles, and supplies for the plant, lab, and maintenance divisions.
• Adheres to and ensures employees adhere to personnel and safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May work extensive hours as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• A High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required.
• A four (4) year degree in engineering or related field is preferred but not required.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of management, supervisory, and budgetary experience, or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is required.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver's License and driving record must be in compliance with Town policy.

EDUCATION:

• A Professional Engineers License as issued by the State of Texas is preferred but not required.
• Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) "B" Wastewater Operator certification and a "C" Water Distribution certification are preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Must have eight (8) or more years of progressive water distribution and sewer conveyance, and treatment system experience.

Must submit to and pass a post-offer, non-regulated drug test and thorough background checks (including criminal history.)

Desired Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Must have extensive knowledge of state and federal regulations and requirements for operating and maintain a Class "B" Wastewater Treatment Facility, Wastewater Lift Station, Water Pumping Stations, and Water Storage Facilities.
• Must have extensive working knowledge of wastewater treatment techniques and procedures, operations and administration, knowledge of potable water operations and administration.
• Must have skills in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Must have excellent managerial, supervisory, organizational, training, customer and public relations, mathematical, personnel management, and budgetary skills.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to exercise good judgment, make competent decisions, manage multiple projects, prioritize and organize work assignments, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure and stress.
• Must be able to maintain a professional and pleasant demeanor at all times.
• Experience in construction, maintenance, or project management is preferred.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.*

• Must be able to type, see, read, talk, hear, write, and have excellent communicative skills, both oral and written.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Town of Flower Mound offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of our benefits package, please go to: http://www.flower-mound.com/index.aspx?NID=205

01

Do you have a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid state-issued driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a minimum of eight (8) years of management, supervisory, and budgetary experience, or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have eight (8) or more years of progressive water distribution, sewer conveyance, and treatment system experience?

• Yes
• No

Required Question