Salary: $126,825.00 - $164,238.00 Annually
Location : Public Works Administration Building, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500041
Department: Water Utilities
Division: W/WW Administration
Opening Date: 05/08/2025
Closing Date: 6/5/2025 11:59 PM Central

General Statement

With nominal direction from the Director of Water Utilities, the Assistant Director will oversee various aspects of Water and Wastewater operations, including Plan Review, Capital Projects, Customer Service, regulatory compliance, and employee management. Key duties involve managing the Plan Review Team, Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) as assigned by the Director, budget planning, Departmental Liaison with Planning and Development Services, and collaborating with other departments to maintain a reliable water system.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement capital improvement plans for water infrastructure upgrades.
• Manage construction projects, including contractor oversight and budget monitoring.
• Review and approve engineering designs for new water lines and facilities and new developments.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for the city council.
• Provide assistance with current and long-range planning activities related to Water Utilities.
• Analyze division operations and recommend effective and achievable predictive/preventative maintenance programs as appropriate.
• Comply with all federal, state, city, county, local, permit, and/or contractual requirements for water and wastewater operations.
• Attend City Council meetings as needed
• Prepare monthly reports of projects and activities as requested by the Water Utilities Director, City Manager, Assistant City Manager, or city leadership.
• Provide customer resolution regarding complaints concerning programs, activities, or operations at the Water Utility.
• Serve on boards and committees as assigned or appointed; represent the City at professional meetings, workshops, regulatory proceedings; deliver presentations.
• Oversees, coordinates, and administers assigned departmental projects and programs:
• Review project plans and specifications for water/wastewater/reclaimed water projects.
• Prepare/review project proposals, reports, and summaries.
• Conducts site inspections; monitors for compliance with project specifications as required.
• Plan, prioritize, and implement departmental programs.
• Assign, supervise, and evaluate project and program activities.
• Prepare reports and analysis on work related topics.
• Interfaces with Federal and State agencies on system inspections, notices of violation, resilience planning, water rights actions, protests of TPDES permit filings, CCN amendments and exchanges, and other regulatory affairs.
• Secondary contact with firms and administrators for professional services contracts for services related to the above (legal, engineering, or other contracts) for the division.
• Provide testimony/participate at TCEQ, PUC, SOAH, or other hearings or proceedings.
• Review all departmental programs and policies to ensure that desired service levels are provided to the citizens of Kyle and non-citizens within the City of Kyle.
• Assist the Water Utility Director in the preparation and administration of the departmental budget; monitors funds; compiles financial reports; communicates with employees.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and training to staff.
• Communicate departmental policies, procedures, and/or specific instructions to employees as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Water Utilities Director.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities, including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal
Minimum / Preferred Qualifications, Experience, and/or Certifications Required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to Engineering
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible management experience in a related field, including at least three (3) years of experience with a water and wastewater utility.
• A combination of training, education, and/or experience that indicates the ability to possess a comprehensive knowledge of water utility administration and leadership may substitute for education for a maximum of four years.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be eligible for coverage under the City of Kyle vehicle insurance provider.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or Engineering
• Level "A" Water and/or Wastewater certification issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is required within two (2) years of employment.
• Licensed Professional Engineer

Other Considerations:

Must live within 45 minutes of travel time to the City of Kyle during normal traffic conditions.

Considered essential personnel and must be able to respond and assist in the management of emergency and disaster-related events, either natural or otherwise.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
• Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal water and wastewater utility regulations.
• Knowledge of technical aspects of operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.

• Knowledge, experience, and/or familiarity with all Water Utility machinery and equipment.
• Knowledge in administration, water distribution systems, water treatment & supply, wastewater collection systems, wastewater treatment plants, and reclaimed water.

• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in managing multiple programs, projects, and tasks.
• Skill in negotiations and handling conflict resolution
• Skill in analyzing complex data from various sources, synthesizing collected information, and developing sound decisions/recommendations
• Skill in developing, reviewing, monitoring, and evaluating contracts for services and/or materials
• Ability to manage multiple projects and programs simultaneously within approved budgets
• Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
• Ability to establish and maintain excellent communication and working relationships with city personnel and the public.
• Ability to organize, analyze, interpret, and evaluate scientific civil engineering problems and provide practical, cost-effective solutions.

• Ability to manage/monitor CIP and construction schedules.
• Ability to lead and direct the activities of a department with more than 80 full-time employees
• Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with other city officials, the general public, and the news media.
• Ability to remain calm and act resourcefully in an emergency.
• Ability, with or without training, to complete construction plan reviews of water, wastewater, and other construction-related items.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) to produce presentations and reports containing charts and graphs to summarize departmental projects and activities.

Employment with the City of Kyle is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. Selected candidates for positions will be subject to a background investigation and to pre-employment drug screen, depending on the position, may require a physical assessment upon a conditional job offer.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, and Basic Life Insurance Policy - 100% Employee Paid Premiums
  • 3 medical plans to choose from: PPO, HMO, and HDHP
  • Routine Preventive Care is covered at 100% for all plans
  • Telemedicine is available for all plans, some with no copay
  • Up to $300 for reaching program goals and completing one-time reward activities per year
  • $1000 Healthcare Reimbursement Account for each employee registered for Medical Insurance
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Life for Dependents
• Low-Cost Employee Supplemental Life Insurance Available - Guaranteed Issue up to $150,000 with no medical exam.
• Low-Cost Dependent Supplemental Life Insurance Available
• Retirement - Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
• Optional 457-deferred compensation plan
• Optional Flexible Spending Account: Medical and Dependent
• Health Savings Account for HDHP
• Wellness Initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program 24/7
• Vacation Leave
• 2 Personal Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement of up to $4,000 per year