The City of Miami is currently seeking a Water/Wastewater Collection Manager.

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs a variety of administrative and supervisory responsibilities in assuring efficient service of the City of Miami Water Distribution/Sewer Collection Division.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Directs the day-to-day operation of the water and wastewater crews; assigns work to the various crews; monitors the progress of each work assignment daily; establishes priorities to deal with emergencies and unanticipated needs.
• Responsible for hiring, training, disciplining and evaluating employees to ensure that qualified talent is hired and retained within the division.
• Handles the day to day operations of the water distribution, and waste water collection functions under the Water-Wastewater division.
• Assists the Director of Public Utilities with planning and organizing the water division; assists with the planning of future short term and long term needs; assists in the preparation of a budget for this Division.
• Represents the water and wastewater division at various City meetings and addresses the public complaints.
• Compiles various reports regarding water and wastewater; provides information on such to the public, outside agencies, and to City of Miami management.
• Deals with Division personnel difficulties; handles difficulties that lead workers and their supervisors cannot handle.
• Provides technical assistance and consults with other departments on matters pertaining to water standards and maintenance; supervise and oversee compliance with Federal, State, and local water quality standards.
• Assesses requests for sewer and water billing adjustments and determines any adjustments needed.
• Serves as the Department’s representative on various City or intergovernmental boards, committees, and panels related to the Department as assigned by the Director of Public Utilities.
• Attends meetings dealing with water and waste water matters such as DEQ, EPA, Oklahoma Water Resource Board, water reclamation, and water conservancy.
• Oversees the readings on all wells to ensure there are sufficient water resources to meet the need of the City.
• Schedules monthly water samples and quarterly draw downs to keep in compliance with DEQ.
• Plans projects for replacing water and sewer lines.
• Directs the proper draining and filling of city water towers to minimize potential issues.
• Analyze water/sewer systems and identify problems to determine optimum solutions; make accurate decisions in emergency situations where consequences of error could be costly.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work assignments; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing concerns and resolving problems.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Customer Focus
• Job Knowledge
• Managing for Results
• Work Environment/Safety

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:  High School diploma or GED required; Bachelors degree in Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or Business Management is preferred.
Experience:  Three (3) years of experience in a public water or wastewater related field with at least two (2) of those years being served in a supervisory capacity.

Computer Skills:  Basic Microsoft Office Suite knowledge.

Certificates & Licenses:   Must have C Water and Wastewater license

                                        Must maintain a CDL Class B drivers license.

Other Requirements:

Considerable knowledge of water distribution and sewer collection systems;

Knowledge of construction requirements for water, sewer, and pumping stations; hazards and precautions associated with trench work, and water and sewer line construction; State and Federal regulations dealing with installation and maintenance of water and sewer collection systems; water quality laws, water sampling methods and regulations; Responds to emergency calls 24 hours per day.

Trained in the proper use and wearing of SCBA and respirators for required situations.