Assistant Director of Utilities
Apply NowCompany: City of Missouri City, TX
Location: Missouri City, TX 77459
Description:
Salary: $95,759.00 - $124,487.00 Annually
Location : MISSOURI CITY, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: D63-012024
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date: 01/29/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Definition
This is a mid-level, professional staff, full-time position in the City's Public Works Department. Under the direction of the Public Works Director, the Assistant Director of Utilities plans, manages, and provides general direction for the Utility Services Division, which includes Water Distribution, Wastewater Collection, Wastewater and Water Treatment, including the Regional Surface Water Treatment Plant (SWTP) and the Groundwater Reduction Program (GRP). Reports to Director of Public Works or his or her designee.
Examples of Work
Responsible for the efficient utilization of division resources to achieve maximum operational and contractual productivity;
Develop, recommend and administer programs, which ensure legal compliance and sound financial practices are observed. Apply sound diplomatic reasoning when interacting with staff, public and contractors;
Perform financial analysis for setting fees, reviewing revenues and expenditures; prepares pro forma projections;
Establishes and tracks short and long-range water and wastewater capacity requirements to support developmental projects;
Manages, monitors, and makes recommendations for the City's water and wastewater rate structure, including impact fees;
Maintaining adequate oversight over billing and true-up procedures, coordinating and working with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure that billings and true-ups are performed in a timely manner consistent with City's agreements and policies.
Develop, implement and continually monitor the GRP goals and objectives. Create, enhance and administer new or existing policies and procedures relating to GRP and/or Surface Water operations, programs and projects;
Prepare annual GRP budget, monitor purchasing and inventory control procedures. Review, approve and process all invoices for payments in accordance with the City's financial and accounting policies and procedures;
Direct, manage, oversee and participate in the development of water and wastewater related Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Continually evaluates the performance and quality of services provided;
Maintain GRP and Surface Water requirements to the adopted standards and generally accepted engineering practices. Provide engineering services and support to the GRP and to the Director of Public Works;
Manage the contractual operations for the Regional Water Treatment Plant;
Recommend and monitor staff training methodologies. Perform the annual evaluation of contractual operations staff;
Assist in the planning and implementation of programs by collecting information and preparing reports;
Attend meetings and prepare presentations as requested by the Director of Public Works;
Develop, review and present staff reports to City Council, City Management, GRP committee members, and various boards and commissions;
Contribute to team effort by performing other duties as assigned by the Director of Public Works;
Serve as part of the Emergency Management Team and respond to natural disasters and other emergency operations;
Perform other related duties as assigned;
Subject to 24-hour recall.
Education, Experience, or Certification
Work requires possession of a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Business Management, Public Administration or related field, a minimum of 8 years of relevant professional/project management, planning and construction/rehabilitation of surface water and/or ground water, and wastewater system infrastructure, and management/leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Texas Water and Wastewater System Operator License\Certification is desired.
Supplemental Information
The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
2024 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
The City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work and play. For many individuals, working for the City provides a dual reward. First, it is their way of giving back to their community; secondly, it is a noble way of making a difference in the lives of everyone who turns to City government for its services. With more than 300 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient and responsive service. Furthermore, the City considers its employees its most valuable resource. Therefore, we offer what is arguably one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages offered anywhere in the state of Texas.
BENEFITS
MEDICAL (TWO PLANS)
1. UNITEDHEALTHCARE - HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (H.S.A) High Deductible Medical Health Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
2. PPO
1. DHMO
2. PDP (Dental PPO)
VISION
LIFE INSURANCE
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT
SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE POLICIES
Provider: Aflac
TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM (TMRS)
OPTIONAL DEFERRED COMPENSATION
OTHER BENEFITS
HOLIDAYS = 11 paid holidays per calendar year
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and one additional floating holiday for regular, full time employees.
VACATION
0-5 years of service 14 days
6 years of service 15 days
7 years of service 16 days
8 years of service 17 days
9 years of service 18 days
10-15 years of service 19 days
16 years & over of service 20 days
*For those persons working a twenty-four hour shift, which includes sleeping time, each twenty-four hour shift shall be considered to be made up of two twelve hour days.
SICK LEAVE
EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT
With prior approval of the employee's supervisor and Department Director, the City may reimburse up to 100 % of the cost of tuition, books, lab fees, etc. for work-related courses or degree plans associated with the employee's current responsibilities or workshops/seminars and professional training sessions. This is based on the successful completion of required course(s) with a passing grade of C or better. The maximum reimbursement is $3000 per Fiscal Year.
Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Provider: Alliance Work Partners
Contact the City's HR/OD Department for additional information
WELLNESS PROGRAM
FUN BENEFITS
Location : MISSOURI CITY, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: D63-012024
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date: 01/29/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Definition
This is a mid-level, professional staff, full-time position in the City's Public Works Department. Under the direction of the Public Works Director, the Assistant Director of Utilities plans, manages, and provides general direction for the Utility Services Division, which includes Water Distribution, Wastewater Collection, Wastewater and Water Treatment, including the Regional Surface Water Treatment Plant (SWTP) and the Groundwater Reduction Program (GRP). Reports to Director of Public Works or his or her designee.
Examples of Work
Responsible for the efficient utilization of division resources to achieve maximum operational and contractual productivity;
Develop, recommend and administer programs, which ensure legal compliance and sound financial practices are observed. Apply sound diplomatic reasoning when interacting with staff, public and contractors;
Perform financial analysis for setting fees, reviewing revenues and expenditures; prepares pro forma projections;
Establishes and tracks short and long-range water and wastewater capacity requirements to support developmental projects;
Manages, monitors, and makes recommendations for the City's water and wastewater rate structure, including impact fees;
Maintaining adequate oversight over billing and true-up procedures, coordinating and working with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure that billings and true-ups are performed in a timely manner consistent with City's agreements and policies.
Develop, implement and continually monitor the GRP goals and objectives. Create, enhance and administer new or existing policies and procedures relating to GRP and/or Surface Water operations, programs and projects;
Prepare annual GRP budget, monitor purchasing and inventory control procedures. Review, approve and process all invoices for payments in accordance with the City's financial and accounting policies and procedures;
Direct, manage, oversee and participate in the development of water and wastewater related Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Continually evaluates the performance and quality of services provided;
Maintain GRP and Surface Water requirements to the adopted standards and generally accepted engineering practices. Provide engineering services and support to the GRP and to the Director of Public Works;
Manage the contractual operations for the Regional Water Treatment Plant;
Recommend and monitor staff training methodologies. Perform the annual evaluation of contractual operations staff;
Assist in the planning and implementation of programs by collecting information and preparing reports;
Attend meetings and prepare presentations as requested by the Director of Public Works;
Develop, review and present staff reports to City Council, City Management, GRP committee members, and various boards and commissions;
Contribute to team effort by performing other duties as assigned by the Director of Public Works;
Serve as part of the Emergency Management Team and respond to natural disasters and other emergency operations;
Perform other related duties as assigned;
Subject to 24-hour recall.
Education, Experience, or Certification
Work requires possession of a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Business Management, Public Administration or related field, a minimum of 8 years of relevant professional/project management, planning and construction/rehabilitation of surface water and/or ground water, and wastewater system infrastructure, and management/leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Texas Water and Wastewater System Operator License\Certification is desired.
Supplemental Information
The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
2024 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
The City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work and play. For many individuals, working for the City provides a dual reward. First, it is their way of giving back to their community; secondly, it is a noble way of making a difference in the lives of everyone who turns to City government for its services. With more than 300 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient and responsive service. Furthermore, the City considers its employees its most valuable resource. Therefore, we offer what is arguably one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages offered anywhere in the state of Texas.
BENEFITS
MEDICAL (TWO PLANS)
1. UNITEDHEALTHCARE - HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (H.S.A) High Deductible Medical Health Plan
- Provider: United Healthcare
- Single coverage deductible - $2,000 annually
- Family coverage deductible - $4,000 annually
- Single coverage out-of-pocket maximum - $4,000 annually
- Family coverage out-of-pocket maximum - $8,000 annually
- Employee pays dependent premium
Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Provider: H.S.A. BANK
- Use for qualified medical, dental, vision and pharmaceutical expenses;
- Max Contribution for employee only $3,850 (per the Internal Revenue Services)
- City contributes to employee only $1,250
- Max Contribution for employee/family $7,750 (per the Internal Revenue Services)
- City contributes to employee/family $2,250
- Age 55+ Catch Up Provision max $1,000 (per the Internal Revenue Services)
- Unused balance rolls over to new year Account belongs to employee
2. PPO
- Provider: United Healthcare
- Deductible - Single - $1,000 / Family - $2,000 annually;
- Out-of-Pocket Maximum = $3,000 individual - $6,000 family (Year);
- Prescription Drug Co-pays: $10 Generic / $40 Preferred /$80 Non-Preferred
1. DHMO
- Provider: United Healthcare
- No deductible; No Annual Maximum
- Member co-pay depends on procedure
- Employee pays dependent coverage
2. PDP (Dental PPO)
- Provider: United Healthcare
- $1,500 per person annual maximum
- $1,000 orthodontic lifetime maximum
VISION
- Provider: United Healthcare
- No deductible
LIFE INSURANCE
- Provider: Ochs Securian Financial
- $50,000 Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Paid by the City)
- $10,000 Group Term Life (Spouse), not to exceed 100% of the employee benefit amount (Paid by the City)
- Supplemental Life Insurance available up to $500,000
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT
- Provider: Flores
- Pre-taxed Medical Spending Account
- Pre-taxed Dependent Care Account
SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE POLICIES
Provider: Aflac
- Accident
- Cancer
- Heart/Stroke
- Intensive Care
- Short-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM (TMRS)
- Statewide retirement system
- 7 % employee contribution
- City Contributes 2 to 1
OPTIONAL DEFERRED COMPENSATION
- MissionSquare
- ROTH - 457 B (MissionSquare)
OTHER BENEFITS
HOLIDAYS = 11 paid holidays per calendar year
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and one additional floating holiday for regular, full time employees.
VACATION
0-5 years of service 14 days
6 years of service 15 days
7 years of service 16 days
8 years of service 17 days
9 years of service 18 days
10-15 years of service 19 days
16 years & over of service 20 days
*For those persons working a twenty-four hour shift, which includes sleeping time, each twenty-four hour shift shall be considered to be made up of two twelve hour days.
SICK LEAVE
- 6 days per calendar year
- Unlimited accrual
EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT
With prior approval of the employee's supervisor and Department Director, the City may reimburse up to 100 % of the cost of tuition, books, lab fees, etc. for work-related courses or degree plans associated with the employee's current responsibilities or workshops/seminars and professional training sessions. This is based on the successful completion of required course(s) with a passing grade of C or better. The maximum reimbursement is $3000 per Fiscal Year.
Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Provider: Alliance Work Partners
- Confidential counseling for all types of personal or professional challenges;
- 8 free visits per family member, per problem area, per calendar year;
Contact the City's HR/OD Department for additional information
WELLNESS PROGRAM
- Free or reduced health screenings;
- Annual health fairs;
- Educational brown bag lunches;
- Free membership to Tennis & Recreation Center (employee only)
FUN BENEFITS
- Employee Thanksgiving Luncheon;
- Employee Christmas Holiday Party;
- City Sponsored Weight Watchers meeting at work;
- Public Service Recognition Week (daily events...)
- Years of Service & Recognition Awards;