Water & Wastewater Section Manager

Under general supervision of the Public Works Assistant Director for Utilities and Roads manages and directs the activities of the Water and Wastewater Section of the Public Works Department. Manages and supervises Water Treatment and Production Water Distribution and Wastewater Supervisors and staff in all aspects of water treatment production and distribution and wastewater collection and treatment including preventative maintenance equipment/material replacement and repairs budgeting scheduling planning organization etc. This job class is treated as FLSA Exempt.

Distinguishing Features: The Water and Wastewater Section Manager provides leadership management and technical expertise on all matters related to domestic water and wastewater throughout Public Works. Consistently demonstrates a high level of skill in managing water and wastewater staff and facilities. Ensures compliance with the Communitys Goals and Vision and that all work meets or exceeds standard practices. Maintains effective and positive relationships with staff agency representatives and contractors to ensure the highest quality work is performed within the Community. Possesses a diverse technical and management background in engineering and/or water treatment and production water and wastewater management water and wastewater construction and preventative maintenance related activities.

Essential Functions: (Essential functions may vary among positions but may include the following tasks knowledge abilities skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.)

1. Plans organizes and directs the activities of the Water and Wastewater Section. Develops and maintains policies procedures guidelines and short and long term goals and objectives for the section. Oversees and directs all administrative functions including quarterly and annual reports training payroll and leave requests. Prepares implements and monitors the annual operating budget for the section. Provides administrative and managerial support on Water and Wastewater Section matters to the Public Works Director and Assistant Directors as needed.

• Knowledge of the history culture laws rules customs and traditions of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
• Knowledge of Communitys procurement policy.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision and personnel administration.
• Knowledge of federal state and local laws and regulations pertaining to water and wastewater facility construction maintenance and repair activities.
• Knowledge of SRPMIC Code of Ordinances MAG standards and SRPMIC supplements AWWA standards Community Vision Statement local practices and various technical references.
• Knowledge of EPA ADWR and ADEQ laws and standards related to domestic water and wastewater.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and applicable safety practices.
• Knowledge of the water management needs of the Community.

• Knowledge of principles of water and wastewater treatment.
• Knowledge of engineering principles of pipe flow pipe networks groundwater wells and pumping systems.
• Knowledge of construction and maintenance principles concepts methods techniques and practices relating to water and wastewater facilities.
• Knowledge of budgetary requirements for developing and maintaining budgets.
• Knowledge of preparation of plans specifications cost estimates schedules and construction documents for a variety of water and wastewater activities.
• Knowledge of construction industry standard contract documents.
• Knowledge in the principles and methods of construction management contract administration materials testing and inspection.
• Skill in use of personal computers including software applications such as Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Professional software.
• Skill in developing Department standards policies procedures and standard practices.
• Skill in supervising training and evaluating assigned staff.
• Skill in planning and assigning the work of assigned staff to ensure projects are completed in accordance with established standards guidelines and time frames.
• Skill in establishing and assigning priorities measuring accomplishments and managing deadlines.
• Skill in preparing reports of project costs including estimates of materials supplies and labor.
• Skill in managing multiple tasks and assignments including water and wastewater repair and maintenance projects.
• Skill in evaluating water and wastewater construction and maintenance work including plans feasibility recommendations specifications cost estimates and completed work.
• Skill in negotiating terms and conditions of contracts and sensitive agreements.
• Ability to make decisions work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work from management level requests under oral and/or written instructions with minimal guidance and little hands-on supervision and at remote locations when necessary.
• Ability to interact with Council boards senior staff outside organizations and the general public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff co-workers management contractors vendors and Community Members.
• Ability to manage direct supervise and evaluate staff.
• Ability to understand follow and give oral and written directions.
• Ability to observe review and check work of staff to ensure conformance to standards.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently resolve conflict.
• Ability to assemble data interpret and compile detailed and clear reports and graphs.
• Ability to produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts.
• Ability to prepare and administer budgets.
• Ability to establish and maintain preventative maintenance programs for Community water and wastewater facilities.
• Ability to monitor a job site which may include walking stooping climbing bending reaching and lifting.
• Ability to work according to safety standards under potentially hazardous conditions.

Education & Experience:Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or related field and four (4) years full-time experience in the field of water and wastewater management and two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity; OR Associates degree in related field and eight (8) years full-time experience in the field of water and wastewater management and three (3) years of experience in a supervisory capacity. Licensure equivalent to Registered Professional Civil Engineer in the State of Arizona OR Grade III (three) operator licenses (ADEQ or equivalent) in at least three of the following categories is required within one (1) year of hire:

• Water Treatment
• Water Distribution
• Wastewater Treatment
• Wastewater Collection

Special Requirements:

• Requires working after hours weekend and holidays in response to emergencies.
• Requires responding to after hour calls from Salt River Public Safety Dispatch and alarm service for security and fire alarms.
• May require responding to the scene to command Public Works response to emergencies or natural disasters.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Drivers License.