Salary : $55,307.20 - $69,139.20 Annually

Location : Laredo, TX

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: A244120-10

Department: Utilities

Division: Water Treatment

Opening Date: 10/29/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Job Description

Manages water/wastewater treatment operations for multiple plants. Leads team of supervisors in the achievement of system goals. Manages budgets, negotiates purchase orders with vendors, and oversees ongoing improvement projects. Responds to customer concerns and problems.

Essential Functions/ Job Competencies/ Physical Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff. Supervisory functions include: makes hiring and termination decisions; prioritizes assignments and directs work; develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away from work; provides and/or facilitates employee training and development; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; completes employee performance appraisals; determines or makes recommendations regarding new hire salaries and salary changes; and acts as liaison between employees and management.
• Oversees vehicle inspections to ensure safe and proper operation, inventories items, purchases parts, and schedules repairs.
• Conducts safety tailgate meetings to inform and educate employees regarding safety protocols.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs related work as required.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of general arithmetic and budgeting
• Knowledge of modern office practices procedures, methods, and equipment
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of employee supervision
• Knowledge of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the City of Laredo regulations, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of safety protocols and precautions related to water/wastewater treatment

Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in planning, organization, and time management
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Skill in problem solving and conflict resolution
• Skill in customer service delivery
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Effort Requirements
Position will have the following exposures

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment Locations
Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments

Never

• Confined space

Seldom

• Street environment (near moving traffic)

Sometimes

• Office or similar indoor environment

Often

• Outdoor environment
• Construction site
• Vehicles
• Warehouse environment

Exposures
Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

Seldom

• Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Communicable diseases

Sometimes

• Individuals who are hostile or irate

Frequently

• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Often

• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

Travel
Position will require the employee to travel

Never:

• National travel
• International travel

Sometimes

• Local travel
• Regional travel

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  
• At least ten (10) years of experience in water/wastewater plant operations of which one (1) year is in supervising personnel

*Council of Higher Education Accreditation (C.H.E.A.)
Valid Licenses and Certifications

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Class B Water Treatment Operator License
• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment

Continued employment is contingent on successfully obtaining required certification(s) and/or license(s) within the specified period of time indicated above from time of hire.

• Class A Water Treatment Operator must be obtained within 24 months of employment

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480 two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.

City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.

The City of Laredo provides a benefit compensation package that includes the following for all Full-time regular employees:

• 10 days of paid vacation per year
• 6 1/2 days sick leave per year
• Pension plan
• 16 paid Holidays
• Paid health*
• Dental plan*
• Life insurance*

*30 day waiting period

For a full description of our benefits, please visit our website at: under Employee Benefits

01

Are you a current regular full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee?

• I am a full-time City of Laredo employee
• I am a part-time City of Laredo
• I am not a full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee

02

What is your highest level of education?

03

If you hold an Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's PhD, Juris Doctor, or Post Graduate Degree, please provide your major/minor:

04

Do you have at least ten (10) years of experience in water/wastewater plant operations of which one (1) year is in supervising personnel?

• Yes
• No

05

From the experience you provided on your application, list the name of the agencies you experienced water/wastewater plant operations with: Note: Do not answer this question with "See Resume" or "See Application". Doing so will automatically disqualify your application from the process.

06

Do you have a Class B Water Treatment Operator License?(Note: If you answered "Yes" to this question, please make sure you attach a copy of your license to your application)(Failure to thoroughly and accurately provide this information in the indicated section may result in your application not being processed)

• Yes
• No

07

I understand that failure to complete ALL sections of my application, including the "Driver License" (if appicable), "Education", "Work Experience", "Certifications and Licenses" (if applicable), "Agency-Wide Questions", and "Job Specific Supplemental Questions" will result in my application not being processed.

• I have read and understood the above information.
• I have read and do not understand the above information. I will contact the Human Resources Department for further explanation.

Required Question