Utilities Engineering Manager
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Job Location:
Auburn, AL - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 147634 - 181480
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Details
**THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE MAY 3RD AT 11:59 PM WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY CONSIDERATION**
The City of Auburn Engineering division is seeking anUtilities Engineering Manager to join our team. This position provides an opportunity for a diverse experience managing and administering three separate utility systems serving our customers and the community with the opportunity to shape policies and procedures both now and into the futureThis positionperforms senior-level professional engineering and senior management work within the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department. The incumbent is responsible for leading the full range of administrative programmatic and engineering functions of the Citys utility systems. Major responsibilitiesinclude but are not limited to developing and administering the Comprehensive Utility Plans and Comprehensive Facilities Plans; developing and managing the utility programs and budgets to include the Water Sewer and Storm Funds; supervising subordinate technical and professional staff; may be delegated to act on behalf of the Director of Public Works or City Engineer for utility issues; and represents the Citys concerns with adjacent jurisdictions funding agencies and boards.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
Our Public Works Department is a great place to work because it is a collaborative service-focused team committed to building and maintaining safe reliable infrastructure for the community and as part of the Storm Drainage Utility within Public Works we contribute directly to protecting water quality and environmental health under the Phase II permit administered by the Washington State Department of Ecology.Primary Duties
In this role you will: Manage programs for public works water sanitary sewer and storm drainage including planning coordinating budgeting scheduling and monitoring of capital facilities engineering and related work either directly or through subordinate supervisors. Manage the development of budgets for water sanitary sewer and storm drainage utilities including consideration of necessary funding and staffing allocations; coordinates with the appropriate maintenance and operations division managers for development of utilities maintenance and operations budgets. Provide program priority guidance to and works with the appropriate maintenance and operations division managers to most effectively accomplish priorities. Coordinate resourcing and review of utility feasibility reports cost of service and rate studies environmental documents and investigations. Provide technical guidance to staff; helps determine alternative solutions to complex technical problems; writes position papers; identifies potential policy procedure criteria and/or other regulatory implications. Oversee the review of development applications for regulatory and policy conformance and/or makes recommendations for mitigation facility extensions paybacks participation and design alternatives as applicable. Coordinate with the City Engineer in updating the Engineering Design and Construction standards for the public utilities elements of projects within the City; and evaluates new equipment and engineering methods. Maintain communication with the public through local media and personal contact concerning utility matters; makes presentations to City Council Planning Commission Hearing Examiner public agencies and civic groups.
Minimum Qualifications
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR...
- Bachelors degreein Civil Engineering from an accredited school; AND
- Seven (7) yearsof of successful progressively responsible professional/technical civil engineering experience; with a minimum of three (3) years of successful supervisory experience in an engineering environment
- a combination of education training and experience that would indicate the ability to successfully perform all the primary functions of the position.
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS- Professional Civil Engineering License.
- Valid drivers licensewithout impending loss at the time of appointment.
WE WOULD LOVE IF YOU HAVE...- Public sector experience.
- Engineering and management experience specific to water sanitary sewer and storm drainage systems.
Additional Information
WHY CHOOSE THE CITY OF AUBURN
- Competitivesalary
- Excellentmedical dental and vision plans withemployee premiums paidby the City
- Employer contributions to the State Retirement Systempension plans
- 12 days ofpaid vacationper year
- 11 paid holidaysper year
- 2 paid floating holidaysof your choice per year
- VEBA (tax-freehealth savings account)
- OptionalFlexible Spendingbenefit plan
- Deferred Compensationplan options
- EmployeeWellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- And more!
For more information about what benefits the City provides please visit:TO DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Team Auburn values diverse perspectives life experiences and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity respect and partnership. The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including Black Indigenous and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people with disabilities and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial social and economic equality for ALL people in our community.
The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.To learn more about theInclusive Auburninitiative please visit:TO APPLY
If you are interested in pursuing this position please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive informed city with opportunities for alignment with that goal the City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers including names addresses and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the initial screening of applications. For that reason hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application including a cover letter or resume during the initial screening.
Please make sure to submit a complete detailed and updated job application and thoroughly answer the supplemental questions prior to the submission deadline! You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.
Please note that if you are selected to move forward after an interview a background check driving abstract review and reference check will be completed before an official job offer will be made.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF AUBURN
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CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions please contact Chardae Gillespie HR Coordinator at .Required Experience:
Manager
