Field Operations Manager

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Water Meter Srvcs Southtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR101108
** SALARY**$93,888.90 - $
** JOB SUMMARY
** Under general direction, will organize, direct and monitor the activities of Field Operations crews and activities, including the installation, maintenance and replacement of city water lines, sewer systems and/or water meter reading within a geographically defined sector of the City. Will ensure City’s compliance with Federal, State and Local regulations, project management and management of personnel.
** ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**:
* Able to plan, organize, administer and monitor the activities of field personnel in the water distribution and collection system.
* Will select, train, mentor, assign and schedule work and evaluate subordinate personnel.
* Able to exercise sound judgment and react expeditiously in emergency situations, in conjunction with Field Operations upper management.
* Shall communicate with supervisors, citizens and other City departments to inform, resolve problems or advise others regarding water and sewer installation or repair projects.
* Able to plan, develop, prepare and monitor the annual budget for Field Operations and Service Center, authorizing expenditures for equipment, materials and tools to ensure budget compliance.
* Will investigate and implement changes in personnel, equipment, materials and supplies necessary to improve the Service Center's productivity
* Shall administer maintenance contracts by writing bid specifications, advertising bids, coordinating bid openings with Purchasing Department, writing staff reports and monitoring work of contractors.
* Will organize and monitor the preparation of management reports for all Service Center activities including various monthly and quarterly reports, records, schedules and budget expenditures.
** OTHER

JOB FUNCTIONS:

*** Will perform other related duties as needed or directed by the Assistant Director of Field Operations, such as acting on behalf of the Assistant Director in his/her absence.
* Able to perform the duties assigned to the other Sector Managers in their absence as needed.#
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* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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* Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

*** Knowledge of water and sewer system design and maintenance procedures.
* Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment and tools used in installing, repairing and maintaining water and sewer mains, services, valves and hydrants.
* Knowledge of EPA and TCEQ mandates regulations, policies and procedures
* Knowledge of the principles of electricity, hydraulics and mechanics, as related to water and sewer systems and pumps.
* Knowledge of Automated Meter Infrastructure and associated technologies including network design features, data collection methods, and emerging technology including remote operation.
* Knowledge of the principles of administration, personnel management and budgeting as applied to water and sewer field operations.
* Skilled in reviewing, preparing and interpreting engineering plans and specifications and the ability to identify unacceptable designs
* Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other city employees, citizenry, contractors, and consultants.
* Skilled in communicating with other City employees and the public by oral and written means.
* Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering contracts and plans.
* Ability to prepare professional technical reports, plans, presentation and letters
* Ability to plan, organize, monitor and evaluate subordinates' work assignments to accomplish unit objectives.
* Ability to receive detailed information through oral and written communication.
* Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including, but not limited to seeing, sorting, calculating, and typing.
* Ability to operate a motorized vehicle.
* Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including, but not limited to PC, telephone, calculator, copier and Motorola radio.
* Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments.
* Incumbent is subject to fume/odor and dust/mites…