Public Works Division Manager Utilities

• Plans directs organizes managers and coordinates the activities of the Water Sewer and Storm Water Utility division in the operation maintenance and minor construction of the Citys systems and related appurtenances;
• Coordinates and collaborates with Public Works Utility Engineering on major Water Sewer and Storm Water construction projects;
• Confers with assigned Maintenance Supervisor or Senior Public Work Lead Works responsible for Water Sewer and Storm Water Utilities to review and discuss day-to-day operations and to plan activities for optimum effectiveness in personnel and material utilization;
• Establish advise and review goals of Water Sewer and storm Water Utilities operations with respective division personnel;
• Develop evaluate and manage staff development and training programs for assigned staff;
• Develop and implement policies procedures priorities and work standards of the division;
• Respond to inquiries and/or complaints from the public and regulatory agencies; develop and implement solutions to complex and sensitive technical and public relations situations;
• Provide technical assistance and consult with other City departments on matters pertaining to Water Sewer and Storm Water Utilities standards;
• Maintain knowledge and compliance of current Federal State County and local rules and regulations as they pertain to safety and the construction maintenance and operation of the Water Sewer and Storm Water Utilities system and implement changes as required to ensure compliance;
• Direct oversee and participate in the development of the Water Sewer and Storm Water Utilities work plans; assign work activities projects and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Ensure that department personnel conduct regular safety training maintain accurate records of all training and maintain a safe work environment;
• Propose develop and manage capital projects and contracts;
• Regularly update the asset management system for Water Sewer and Storm Water Utilities;
• Prepare the division budget and assist in various budget development tasks including the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing; equipment materials and supplies; administer the approved budget;
• Supervise train and evaluate supervisory and other assigned staff.
• Participate in recommending the appointment and termination of personnel; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with department/division personnel coworkers elected officials professional peer groups and the public.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:Eight (8) years of increasingly responsible experience involving the construction maintenance and operation of water distribution systems at least two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity; AND

Education: Education equivalent to completion of an Associate of Arts Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Civil Engineering or related field.

OR

Experience:Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in work involving construction maintenance and operation of water distributions systems at least two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity; AND

Education:Education equivalent to completion of a Bachelors Degree in Public Administration Business Administration Civil Engineering or a related field.

REQUIRED LICENSE/S AND CERTIFICATE/S

The following are required upon employment:

• When driving on City business maintenance of a valid California drivers license;
• Possession of a valid Water Distribution Operations Certificate (Grade D4 or above) issued by the California State Water Resource Control Board;

The following are required for continued employment in this classification:

• Possession of or ability to maintain a valid Water Treatment Operations Certificate (Grade T2 or above) issued by the California State Water Resource Control Board within one (1) year of employment;
• Possession of a valid Water Treatment Operations Certificate (Grade T3) issued by the California State Water Resource Control Board within eighteen (18) months of employment.
• Possession of a valid Water Distribution Operations Certificate (Grade D5) issued by the California State Water Resource Control Board within eighteen (18) months of employment.

• Possession of a valid Collection System Maintenance Certificate (Grade 3 or above) issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA).

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please attach an updated Resume or CV to your application in the Attachments Section.Failure to submit all required documents will result in disqualification from the hiring process and your application will be withdrawn.
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1. Attach a resume or CV

SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicants training and experience based on the application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

Typically work is performed in an office environment Water Sewer and Storm Water Utility facilities and at construction sites; exposure to outdoor elements; extensive use of the telephone and radio; repetitive keyboarding on a computer; ability to walk on uneven ground; sit for extended periods; maintain concentration and focus for extended periods; drive daily to various locations within and outside the City of Milpitas; ability to work safely in a hard-hat construction zone; some exposure to construction related chemicals and products.

• Receives general direction from the Deputy Public Works Director.
• Supervises the Senior Public Work Lead Workers responsible for Water Sewer and Storm Water Utilities.
• May be required to manage the work of all field personnel in the Water Sewer and Storm Water Utilities in the absence of another supervisor.
• Exercises direct and indirect supervision over supervisory and staff personnel.