Manager, Water Utilities Systems, Operation & Maintenance
City of Tyler, TX
Salary: $71,549.09 - $114,478.54 Annually
Location : TX 75702, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 994906
Department: Water
Opening Date: 09/04/2024
Purpose Of Position
Provide daily planning, oversight and management for the maintenance of over 520 miles of water distribution system, over 590 miles of wastewater collection system and overseeing 46 employees to ensure safe, dependable water utility service to a daytime population of over 260,000.
Essential Functions
Prepare reports; i.e. daily activities, time sheets, overflow in premises, unauthorized discharges, accidents and insurance, inter-office memos, investigations, recommendations, progress and personnel records, billing for damaged services, etc.
Monitor personnel issues, payroll, workers comp and vehicle insurance. Oversee maintenance to 40 sites owned by City of Tyler. This includes water wells and lift stations and their fences and structures.
Train and develop personnel in safety, City of Tyler procedures, water and sewer technical training and operation procedures. Oversee television inspections of sewer mains and services.
Prepare budget for departments 743 and 745 and operate departments for such and monitor expenditures.
Organize and review projects, operations and address citizen complaints in the field.
Assist in short and long range planning for Tyler Water Utilities.
Meet with public, contractors, and public to resolve problems. Provide technical assistance.
Provide technical advice, assistance with evaluations, terminations, promotions, recommendations and training department 743 and 745 personnel.
Evaluate and modify procedures for improved efficiencies.
Meet with property owners concerning development of property.
Process and regulate all permits from other governmental agencies including Department of Highway.
Review plats and engineering site plans for conformance to City subdivision ordinances.
Prepare plans, specifications, and estimates for in-house projects.
Assist with specifying equipment upgrades. Implement technological improvements to maximize efficiency and production.
Provide assistance to Engineering and Development Services in delivering water and sewer stakes, contacting contractors, delivering and picking up contracts, TXDOT permits, etc.
Must be able to operate a computer and calculator
Must have the ability to organize and direct daily operations of water distribution and wastewater collections systems.
Must have the ability to manage large and varied staff working in numerous locations.
Must have the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce and/or assess data and/or information using established criteria.
Must have the ability to perform mathematical operations involving basic algebraic and geometric principles, formulas and calculations.
Must have the ability to operate personal computer hardware, engineering software and related office equipment to write letters, etc.
Must have the ability to work with the public in a respectful, efficient manner.
Must be familiar with municipal government operations; City policies, procedures and ordinances; and sound engineering principals.
Must be able to balance 8 hours daily, sit 5 hours daily, stand 1 ¾ hours daily, walk 1 hour daily, twist and turn 15 minutes daily.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience: Bachelor's in Engineering or a related field OR (Eight (8) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachlor's Degree) . Must have over five (5) years of supervisory and field experience in maintenance and construction operations. Must possess a Class "B" Water Distribution certification, or be able to obtain within two (2) years. Must possess a Class "B" Wastewater Collection certification, or be able to obtain within two (2) years. Must possess a valid Texas State Driver's License with a clear driving record.
City Of Tyler Policy
It is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran. The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a person's ability to perform the essential functions of the job. This position does require presence in the office to perform the essential functions of the job. The City shall continually review its employment practices and personnel procedures and take positive steps to assure that equality of employment opportunity in the City of Tyler, Texas is a fact as well as an ideal.
The City of Tyler will accept two years of relevant experience in place of each year of college required in the job description. Four years of relevant experience will be considered in place of an Associate's Degree, and eight years of relevant experience will be considered in place of a Bachelor's Degree. Any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree.
The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol free workplace. All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to, Drug and Alcohol Screenings, Work Fitness Evaluation, Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report/Credit Check.
No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any regular full-time position.
Persons under eighteen (18) years of age may be employed in temporary or regular part-time positions, if they furnish the City with a minor's release (Form 2-2) and are approved by the City Manager.
No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any position requiring the operation of a City motorized vehicle.
This posting is subject to be removed at the discretion of the department providing the position.
The City of Tyler believes in putting people first. We are passionate, proactive, and purposeful in our mission to serve our community and make a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors.
The City of Tyler offers the following benefits:
We are proud to provide you and your family with valuable and significant benefits at affordable rates. Any full-time employee regularly scheduled to work 40 hours or more per week or any part-time employee with a work schedule of 30 hours or more per week is eligible to enroll for insurance coverage.
01
In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your education and work history. Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Please be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will deem your application "incomplete", so please be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below.
02
Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field?*Eight (8) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree*
03
Do you have over five (5) years of supervisory and field experience in maintenance and construction operations?*Over thirteen (13) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree*
04
If answered "Yes" to the previous question, please provide details on how and where you obtained the experience and the total number of years of experience. Please note that information provided here will need to be verifiable via the employment history section of the application.
05
Do you possess a Class "B" Water Distribution certification OR have the ability to obtain within two (2) years?
06
Do you possess a Class "B" Wastewater Collection certification OR have the ability to obtain within two (2) years?
07
Do you possess a valid Texas State Driver's License with a clear driving record?
Required Question
Location : TX 75702, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 994906
Department: Water
Opening Date: 09/04/2024
Purpose Of Position
Provide daily planning, oversight and management for the maintenance of over 520 miles of water distribution system, over 590 miles of wastewater collection system and overseeing 46 employees to ensure safe, dependable water utility service to a daytime population of over 260,000.
Essential Functions
Prepare reports; i.e. daily activities, time sheets, overflow in premises, unauthorized discharges, accidents and insurance, inter-office memos, investigations, recommendations, progress and personnel records, billing for damaged services, etc.
Monitor personnel issues, payroll, workers comp and vehicle insurance. Oversee maintenance to 40 sites owned by City of Tyler. This includes water wells and lift stations and their fences and structures.
Train and develop personnel in safety, City of Tyler procedures, water and sewer technical training and operation procedures. Oversee television inspections of sewer mains and services.
Prepare budget for departments 743 and 745 and operate departments for such and monitor expenditures.
Organize and review projects, operations and address citizen complaints in the field.
Assist in short and long range planning for Tyler Water Utilities.
Meet with public, contractors, and public to resolve problems. Provide technical assistance.
Provide technical advice, assistance with evaluations, terminations, promotions, recommendations and training department 743 and 745 personnel.
Evaluate and modify procedures for improved efficiencies.
Meet with property owners concerning development of property.
Process and regulate all permits from other governmental agencies including Department of Highway.
Review plats and engineering site plans for conformance to City subdivision ordinances.
Prepare plans, specifications, and estimates for in-house projects.
Assist with specifying equipment upgrades. Implement technological improvements to maximize efficiency and production.
Provide assistance to Engineering and Development Services in delivering water and sewer stakes, contacting contractors, delivering and picking up contracts, TXDOT permits, etc.
Must be able to operate a computer and calculator
Must have the ability to organize and direct daily operations of water distribution and wastewater collections systems.
Must have the ability to manage large and varied staff working in numerous locations.
Must have the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce and/or assess data and/or information using established criteria.
Must have the ability to perform mathematical operations involving basic algebraic and geometric principles, formulas and calculations.
Must have the ability to operate personal computer hardware, engineering software and related office equipment to write letters, etc.
Must have the ability to work with the public in a respectful, efficient manner.
Must be familiar with municipal government operations; City policies, procedures and ordinances; and sound engineering principals.
Must be able to balance 8 hours daily, sit 5 hours daily, stand 1 ¾ hours daily, walk 1 hour daily, twist and turn 15 minutes daily.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience: Bachelor's in Engineering or a related field OR (Eight (8) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachlor's Degree) . Must have over five (5) years of supervisory and field experience in maintenance and construction operations. Must possess a Class "B" Water Distribution certification, or be able to obtain within two (2) years. Must possess a Class "B" Wastewater Collection certification, or be able to obtain within two (2) years. Must possess a valid Texas State Driver's License with a clear driving record.
City Of Tyler Policy
It is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran. The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a person's ability to perform the essential functions of the job. This position does require presence in the office to perform the essential functions of the job. The City shall continually review its employment practices and personnel procedures and take positive steps to assure that equality of employment opportunity in the City of Tyler, Texas is a fact as well as an ideal.
The City of Tyler will accept two years of relevant experience in place of each year of college required in the job description. Four years of relevant experience will be considered in place of an Associate's Degree, and eight years of relevant experience will be considered in place of a Bachelor's Degree. Any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree.
The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol free workplace. All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to, Drug and Alcohol Screenings, Work Fitness Evaluation, Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report/Credit Check.
No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any regular full-time position.
Persons under eighteen (18) years of age may be employed in temporary or regular part-time positions, if they furnish the City with a minor's release (Form 2-2) and are approved by the City Manager.
No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any position requiring the operation of a City motorized vehicle.
This posting is subject to be removed at the discretion of the department providing the position.
The City of Tyler believes in putting people first. We are passionate, proactive, and purposeful in our mission to serve our community and make a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors.
The City of Tyler offers the following benefits:
- Full range of benefits including Health/Teledoc, Dental, Vision, Disability, and $10K of Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
- 2:1 match in our TMRS Retirement Plan
- 11 paid holidays
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Supplemental life insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Award-winning Infants at Work Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Ongoing professional development
We are proud to provide you and your family with valuable and significant benefits at affordable rates. Any full-time employee regularly scheduled to work 40 hours or more per week or any part-time employee with a work schedule of 30 hours or more per week is eligible to enroll for insurance coverage.
01
In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your education and work history. Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Please be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will deem your application "incomplete", so please be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below.
- Yes
- No
02
Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field?*Eight (8) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree*
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have over five (5) years of supervisory and field experience in maintenance and construction operations?*Over thirteen (13) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree*
- Yes
- No
04
If answered "Yes" to the previous question, please provide details on how and where you obtained the experience and the total number of years of experience. Please note that information provided here will need to be verifiable via the employment history section of the application.
05
Do you possess a Class "B" Water Distribution certification OR have the ability to obtain within two (2) years?
- Yes
- No
06
Do you possess a Class "B" Wastewater Collection certification OR have the ability to obtain within two (2) years?
- Yes
- No
07
Do you possess a valid Texas State Driver's License with a clear driving record?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
JOB SUMMARY
Manager, Water Utilities Systems, Operation & MaintenanceCity of Tyler, TX
Wausau
2 days ago
N/A
Full-time