Deputy Director Utilities Operations
Company: City Of Boynton Beach FL
Location: Boynton Beach
Posted on: June 6, 2021
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Job Description:
Purpose of Classification The purpose of this classification is to manage, provide
guidance, and oversight for various programs and divisions of the
Utilities Department. Essential Functions The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are
intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within
this classification. They are not listed in any order of
importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or
functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work
is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this
classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing
employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling,
disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals;
interviews candidates for employment and makes hiring
recommendations; coordinates training activities. Coordinates department work activities; organizes and
prioritizes workload; makes work assignments; monitors status of
work in progress; inspects completed work; troubleshoots problem
situations. Ensures departmental compliance with all applicable codes, laws,
rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; ensures
adherence to established safety procedures; initiates any actions
necessary to correct deviations or violations. Consults with assigned staff to review work requirements, status
of work, and problems; assists with complex or problem situations;
provides direction, advice, and technical expertise. Consults with director and other officials as needed to review
department activities, provide recommendations, resolve problems,
and receive advice/direction. Coordinates work activities with those of other departments,
contractors, consultants, outside agencies, or others as
needed. Performs administrative functions associated with department
operations; develops/implements long and short term plans, goals,
and objectives; develops, updates, and implements policies and
procedures; develops and implements departmental budget, including
annual budget and capital construction budgets; reviews/approves
payment requisitions, invoices, and payroll documents;
prepares/reviews regulatory reports and submits to appropriate
agencies; prepares agenda items for presentation to city
commission; coordinates emergency preparation, plans,
contingencies, and response to potential disasters. Oversees operations and administration of plant operations,
maintenance, and water distribution; performs inspections of
project/work sites; manages and administers construction projects;
reviews, writes, and provides input on specifications for capital
expansion; reviews/comments on civil engineering plans for
development; reviews submittals and shop drawings; attends
construction meetings and reviews progress of projects; prepares
permit applications; participates in regulatory inspections. Oversees operations and administration of storm water and
wastewater system construction/installation; performs inspections
of project/work sites; manages construction projects; coordinates
lift station design and rehabilitation; reviews plans for new
projects; develops project cost estimates. Oversees plan review, permitting, inspection of new
construction, backflow prevention program, laboratory services,
customer relations/utility billing, computer system administration,
and system map development; reviews plans for utility improvement
projects; manages construction projects; monitors/tracks
development projects; prepares project construction schedules;
establishes procedures for inspections and implementation of new
development. Coordinates procurement of equipment and contracted services;
researches new products, systems, and materials; obtains pricing
from contractors and suppliers; prepares specifications for
materials, equipment, and services; writes, prepares, and reviews
bid documents/specifications; recommends award of contracts;
ensures contract compliance for all contracts and
specifications. Compiles or monitors various administrative and statistical data
pertaining to departmental operations; performs research as needed;
makes applicable calculations; analyzes data and identifies trends;
prepares or generates reports; maintains records. Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence,
plant operational reports, regulatory reports, change orders,
specifications, permit applications, budget documents, performance
appraisals, agenda items, or other documents. Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, requisitions,
purchase orders, invoices, budget reports, equipment submittals,
payroll sheets, vehicle maintenance requests, accident reports,
operations reports, regulatory reports, production reports, quality
analysis reports, engineering reports, contract documents,
construction documents, civil engineering plans, electrical
drawings, blueprints, specifications, master plans, comprehensive
plans, union agreements, codes, regulations, standards, manuals,
maps, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews,
completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate. Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data;
utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, project
management, e-mail, or other software programs. Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides
information, guidance, and assistance; takes and relays
messages. Responds to complaints and questions related to department
operations; provides information, researches problems, and
initiates problem resolution. Communicates with director, employees, other departments,
engineers, developers, contractors, consultants, inspectors,
regulatory agencies, vendors, customers, the public, outside
agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work
activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve
problems, or give/receive advice/direction. Provides education and information to the community; meets with
homeowner groups and community organizations; communicates the city
commission's vision and mission; gives speeches and presentations;
prepares/distributes educational materials. Attends city commission meetings or other meetings; serves on
committees as needed; gives speeches or presentations. Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable
laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances
in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains
professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions
as appropriate. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Performs the duties of director in his/her absence. Operates a motor vehicle to conduct work activities. Performs clerical tasks, which may include answering the
telephone and recording messages, sending/receiving faxed
documents, or copying documents. Provides assistance or coverage to other employees as
needed. Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Supplemental Information COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES/K.S.A.'S: Demonstrated knowledge of water, wastewater, stormwater and
reuse processes and equipment. Demonstrated knowledge of the federal, state, and local
environmental regulations regarding water, wastewater, stormwater
and reuse systems. Demonstrated understanding and utilization of financial data and
key performance indicators to support process performance. Experience with and ability to ensure effective oversight and
compliance with regulatory and environmental guidelines and
regulations. Experience in developing and using hydraulic model. Experience in designing water and wastewater SCADA systems
including the design, programming, and construction of the
system. Experience in job layout and execution. Experience in construction management. Experience in process engineering. Experience in process and rotating equipment
operation/troubleshooting. Working knowledge of work management/database management systems
utilization and data analysis. Experience in resource management. Ability to be a positive role model and provide effective
leadership. Ability to effectively supervise assigned staff and to
expeditiously resolve employee issues and concerns. Ability to successfully develop collaborative working
relationships with the department director and peers, and with
other departments, contractors, consultants, outside agencies, and
all other stakeholders. Ability to successfully manage large utility improvement and
construction projects. PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light
physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve
some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and
materials of light weight (up to 10 pounds). Tasks may involve
extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station. Sensory Requirements: Tasks require the ability to perceive and
discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth,
texture, and visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to
communicate orally. Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may
require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt,
dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature
and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents,
traffic hazards, toxic agents, disease, or pathogenic
substances. The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Boynton Beach will provide
reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees
to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical
demands described are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of
the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental
job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job
functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to
reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform
this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities
and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements
may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant
risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements
are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and
ability.
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