Summary

This requisition expires on February 7, 2025, but may close earlier if the position is filled prior to the expiration date.

Responsible for leading and managing the City water utilities and street (public works) operations including, but not limited to, ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of water and wastewater services, and the effective maintenance and improvement of public infrastructure of the City roadway network and drainage system.

Essential Functions and Other Important Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

DUTIES

Oversee the assigned division, including but not limited to, coaching and counseling staff on resolving issues, complaints, and grievances, ensure division activities align with City policies, ensure assigned leaders motivate staff to the highest level of performance, ensure the quality and quantity of work produced in the water utility and street operations meets standards, align division accomplishments with department strategies and program goals, identify training needs, and approve training assignments.
Direct and provide executive review of all long-term and short-term supply planning and management strategies, including development of new supplies, alternative strategies, and best management practices to maintain and maximize existing supply within water rights.
Direct and provide executive review of business intelligence initiatives including, but not limited to, overseeing the planning, coordination, and supervision of activities related to the design, implementation, and development of organizational reporting analytics.
Oversee the assigned division(s) activities, including but not limited to, evaluating, and identifying opportunities for improvement, creating, coordinating, and implementing solutions, and evaluate program, project, process, system, procedure, and service offering changes to ensure continuous improvements.
Manage department safety, security, and emergency preparedness programs; recommend the direction and tactics for improving the safety, security emergency response, and recovery culture and implement approved action(s).
Assist with management of the department operating budget administration and development; provide recommendations based on recordable metrics to solve budget or funding issues and feedback for resource allocation.
Oversee the management and reliable delivery of all master plans and vertical/horizontal construction projects.
Direct activities for the development of new raw water purchase and/or sale contracts; oversee administration of existing wholesale, retail water, and wastewater services and/or sale contracts.
Direct activities to secure and maintain a sustainable water supply portfolio.
Serve as representative of the Texas Water Development Board (TWBD) Region C Water Planning Group, as delegated by the General Manager and/or on their behalf.
Research, gather data, analyze, and prepare reports, graphs, charts, presentations, and other materials to effectively communicate information to internal and external stakeholders; present to inform and/or obtain approvals, as appropriate.
Stay up to date on issues impacting the water and public works industry and Department; participate in departmental meetings and collaborate with the General Manager to ensure staff view position at a similar level as the General Manager.
Act on the behalf of the General Manager in their absence, as needed.

SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES

Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff; recommend assignment/assignment change, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
Develop, manage, and monitor budget; maintain accurate budget reporting; ensure that operations are cost-effective, and funds are managed wisely.

OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Civil Engineering, or related field; and,
Nine (9) years’ experience in water utilities, or related field; and,
Six (6) years’ experience in a management or supervisory capacity in a publicly owned water utility; and,
Must have and maintain valid Texas License in Professional Engineering (PE),

Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The list below represents the knowledge, skill, and/or ability to perform this job successfully:

Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local Government laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations regarding water utilities, public works, and public safety.
Knowledge of integrated communications and use in community relations and community engagement.
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources.
Knowledge of public administration and governmental operations including applicable theories and principles related to effective utility management and public works operations.
Knowledge of program development and administration principles and practices City safe procedures project management, conflict mediation, and public relations principles.
Skill in political acumen necessary to navigate annual election season.
Skill in analyzing and researching, to interpret and understand policies, laws, and regulations, and to provide workable recommendations and solutions that maintain compliance.
Skill in complex problem solving; identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Skill at the intermediate level, working with applicable Microsoft Office 365 products, and other software systems to complete work.
Skill in providing exceptional service to internal and external customers.
Skill in developing and implementing organizational structures, procedures, and technology.
Ability to perform all job duties in a manner that is consistent with the City of Denton’s mission and core values.
Ability to work independently to direct multiple work streams while balancing competing priorities with attention to detail.
Ability to maintain strong interpersonal relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to support controversial positions and/or negotiate sensitive issues, and provide important presentations to internal and external stakeholders including, but not limited to, committees, agencies, citizens, and City Council while maintaining poise.
Ability to communication effectively, both oral and written forms, in a variety of circumstances using appropriate tone and appearance for the situation, and to listen intently to other points of view.
Ability to motivate, mentor and manage teams through direct and indirect influence.
Ability to develop, understand, interpret, and apply rules, policies, and procedures operations.
Ability to handle records and complex situations of a confidential nature.
Ability to maneuver comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.
Ability to prepare budget documentation and to monitor expenditures to implement fiscal control and maintain budget compliance.

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.
Must have and maintain valid Texas PE License.
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).

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements

SAFETY

Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment; ensure equipment is in safe operating condition.
Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing; operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
Promptly report unsafe conditions in the work area and/or any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Safety Sensitive (Subject to random drug testing): No.
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals; wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), as needed.
Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
Environment: Works in an office setting office and outside with exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather, noise, dust, chemicals, odors, potentially hazardous conditions, uneven ground, and rough terrain; occasionally requires irregular and/or prolonged hours.
Travel: Travels to City of Denton buildings and professional meetings as required.
Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position. Must be able to work after normal business hours and weekends, as needed. Must attend regularly scheduled and special meetings.
Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

CORE VALUES

Inclusive
Collaborative
Service-Oriented
Strategically Focused
Fiscally Responsible

TOP TIER BENEFITS

Medical, dental, and vision coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans
Employee Health Clinic
Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays
Retirement Plan

EEO STATEMENT
The City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer. It is the City of Denton’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any protected class, status, characteristic, or activity. All employment decisions, including decisions regarding recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, advancement, discipline, discharge, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment are made without regard to any lawfully protected class, status, characteristic, or activity.

ADA/EOE/ADEA

This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

E-Verify:
The City of Denton participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

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