Water Utilities Treatment Division Manager - GS4431-630001
City of Denton
Job Description
Title: Water Utilities Treatment Division Manager
Position ID: GS4431-630001
Department/Division: Water Utilities
Reports to: Director of Water Utilities
FLSA Designation: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
DOT: No
Definition: The Water Utilities Treatment Division Manager is responsible for the overall management of the operation and maintenance of the City’s water treatment facilities, wastewater
treatment facilities and reclaimed water treatment facilities. Under the direction of the Water Utilities Director, the Water Utilities Treatment Division Manager is responsible for
budget development and tracking, short and long-range capital improvement project planning and ensuring the City is compliant with local, state and federal water, wastewater and reclaimed
water treatment regulations. Work also involves planning, controlling, supervising and evaluating the daily operations for the Division.
The position also actively participates in the identification, planning and prioritization of capital improvement projects that are related to the Division.
This leadership position plays a vital role in the citywide management team, providing critical input to the city’s strategic plan and performance measures.
Essential Functions:
Plans, organizes and directs the activities and operation of the Treatment Division, including water treatment, wastewater treatment, and reclaimed water treatment; the storage of a
treated water supply; pumping of treated water; and the pumping of wastewater
Performs supervisory duties over division personnel, including but not limited to employee recruitment, selection, training, scheduling, timecard and leave approvals, counseling, evaluating,
discipline and termination
Personnel Management duties include:
Provides Division personnel with appropriate training, direction and technical assistance to assure effective and efficient operations
Develops standards of performance for personnel to improve the Division’s overall effectiveness and efficiency
Reviews analyzes and evaluates operational procedures and makes recommendations for improvement, refines or expands operations to meet current or long-range needs
Develops and prepares Treatment Division annual budgets, annual report, and quarterly activity reports
Conducts feasibility studies, prepares special reports and/or cost benefit studies with a
special emphasis towards innovative techniques and methods
Participates in the planning, development and design of major Capital Improvement Projects involving the Division’s operations
Administers and monitors the Division’s budget for assurance that proper purchasing procedures are followed
Coordinates with the Infrastructure and Asset Management Division regarding the design and construction of water and wastewater treatment related capital projects
Ensures that superintendents motivate employees to the highest level of performance through accepted performance management practices including establishing performance and development
goals regular performance feedback and documenting performance in annual reviews, conducts subordinate manager’s annual performance reviews, and reviews subordinate manager’s appraisals
of employees
Assumes the duties and authority of the Director of Water Utilities in their absence
Serves as a customer contact and spokesperson for Water and Wastewater Treatment
Responds to citizen complaints, inquiries from City Council members, requests for information from other city departments, and similar information requests
Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance
Additional Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar technical degree with 5 years of progressive experience in water and wastewater treatment and administration
At least 3 years of experience managing staff, capital programs and projects, capital planning, forecasting, and budgets
OR
Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
Core Competencies:
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
Promoting teamwork and accountability in a fast-paced environment
Excellent leadership skills and a track record of conveying organizational vision and delivering quality results
Ability to maintain a workplace that promotes teamwork fosters accountability and helps take a talented City Workforce to the next performance level
Effective communication skills with the ability to articulate expectations, clearly delegate responsibilities and communicate with City Council and citizens about complex issues in
a straightforward manner
Ability to mentor, coach, and provide staff development to improve our workforce and increase our resiliency
Ability to accurately anticipate the implications of events or decisions for various stakeholders and plan strategy accordingly
Ability to present arguments that address other’s most important concerns and issues and seek win-win solutions
Must have highly developed problem solving, technical, performance management, presentation, and media skills
Ability to identify best practices, research and promote emerging technologies, and promote innovation
Preferences:
Bilingual in Spanish and English
At least 7 years of experience in water and wastewater treatment operation and management
Master’s degree in a field related to the essential functions of the position
Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas
Certified Through TCEQ as a Class A Operator in Water and Wastewater
Conditions of Employment:
Must have and maintain a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license
and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law)
Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
Must be able to work outside of regular business hours as required
Must attend and successfully complete the City’s Defensive Driving Course (DDC) as soon as possible after employment (if required to drive City vehicle or personal vehicle for City business)
Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demands of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
Standing: M
Sitting: E
Walking: M
Lifting: I
Carrying: A
Pushing/Pulling: A
Overhead Work: A
Fine Dexterity: A
Kneeling: A
Crouching: A
Crawling: A
Bending: A
Twisting: A
Climbing: A
Balancing: A
Vision: E
Hearing: E
Talking: E
Video Display: E
Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of standard office equipment and software.
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed in an office environment.
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
ADA/EOE/ADEA
Effective Date: 1/12/2022
Revision Date: