SUMMARY

Reports directly to the Water Technical Superintendent and is responsible for planning, organizing, assigning, and supervising, the activities of the Water Division along with supervision of staff in the assigned areas. This includes water treatment and pumping facilities, the distribution system and appurtenances, meter and service department, and the water laboratory and water quality issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Provide data to the Director / Assistant Director/Superintendent as needed to support the Department.

Plans, organizes, and directs various divisional activities.

Interviews and recommends job applicants.

While using available automation, provide statistically sound, accurate reports.

Analyze data, make recommendations and implement new procedures as required.

Counsels subordinates throughout the year to allow them growth and complete timely, accurate evaluations.  Ensure subordinate supervisors do the same.

Adjust work procedures to reduce customer complaints and respond to customer complaints that cannot be handled by subordinates.

Analyze and evaluate the water system operation and maintenance, and initiates or recommends new or improved practices.

Prepare permits for State and Parish roads and highways as needed. Prepare and control budget for department.

Assure adequate training and licensing of operations personnel. Maintain routine water test records and necessary reports.

Handle purchasing of necessary inventory of parts, supplies, and equipment.

Evaluate conditions of large meters in order to determine and coordinate replacements, repairs, or raising of these for easier readability.

Assist customers in locating and recommending leak repairs.

Determine where problems are located and work with the customer in solving. Research data for special projects and prepares related reports as required.

Review submitted bids for consideration in terms of cost and compliance with specifications and monitor subsequent contract fulfillment.

   Assist in the preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets.

Maintain operations within budgetary limits.

Perform related work as required. SUPERVISORY  RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages subordinate supervisors who supervise up to 60 employees in the Water Division;  Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit; Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws; Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requires thorough knowledge of methods involved in the preparation of appropriate estimates for new construction and repair, including manpower needs, materials, and time.

Requires ability to project divisional needs and plan for necessary expansions and improvements.

Requires ability to work with appropriate parties in preparing permits and easements as required.

Requires thorough knowledge of safety regulations, in regard to crew safety, public safety, and chlorination procedures.

Requires familiarity with the geographical layout of the city and specific street locations. Requires ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Requires ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors, city officials, consulting engineers, and the general public.

Requires extensive knowledge of the chemical and physical process of the treatment of water; methods, practices, tools, and materials applicable to the operations; maintenance and repair of water treatment equipment and machinery; and extensive knowledge of equipment and methods used in water production.

Requires extensive knowledge of water distribution mains, services and meter installations, meters, valves, and water lines.

Must demonstrate computer proficiency in using office e-mail, and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.  Must be able to adjust data within automated reports.

Ability to effectively work with and promote a harmonious working environment with the City Administrator, Mayor, City Council, other City Departments, other governmental entities, and the citizens on the telephone and in person; ability to work amicably as a team to accomplish individual and group assignments and goals.

• Develop and administer departmental goals, objectives, and procedures;
• Analyze and assess programs, policies, and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments;
• Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns, and needs;
• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of lower level staff;
• Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports and budgets;
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers or citizens;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those connected in your course of work.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Math, Science, Engineering or a related field from four-year college or university; and five to seven (5-7) years related experience and/or training with at least (2) years of supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents;  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community;  Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format; Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid Louisiana Drivers License. 

Must possess or be able to obtain  Class IV Water Distribution, Water Treatment, and Water Production Certifications within eighteen (18) months of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives; and risk of radiation.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.