Assistant Director, Austin Water Operations (Wastewater)
Core
Managing operations and maintenance of water and wastewater distribution, collection, and treatment facilities, including budget development, capital planning, and rate studies.
Role type
Senior IC operations director (water/wastewater utility)
Builds
Safe, reliable water and wastewater services for over 1 million residents in the Austin metropolitan area
Domain
Municipal water utility / Environmental engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
fiscal planning and budget preparation, technical operations and maintenance knowledge, local/state/federal water and wastewater regulations, computer maintenance management systems, supervisory and managerial techniques, complex data analysis, oral and written communications, project management within approved budgets, emergency incident command
Technologies
computer maintenance management systems
Responsibilities
Direct assigned operational activities and assist the Director with planning and execution of programs and policies, establish department strategic priorities and resource requirements, identify opportunities to enhance organizational performance and mitigate risks, prepare and review consent agendas and discussion reports, meet with City Mayor, City Council, and senior staff, meet with citizens to resolve issues and act as subject matter expert for media interactions, develop and implement standard operating practices and policies, provide technical support and mentoring to Utilities staff, support Emergency Management and Incident Management Team functionality, provide support and coordination to other City departments and agencies, supervise staff including selection, training, evaluation, and counseling
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory responsibilities