Manager - Stormwater - Dallas Water Utilities (Civil Service)

Job description

Dallas is Growing. Grow With Us. Looking for more than just a job? The City of Dallas offers careers with purpose. With competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a vibrant work culture, we’re committed to helping you thrive while you help our city flourish. Be part of a team that’s committed to service, innovation, and community. Job Summary Job Description Overview The Manager - Stormwater directs, manages, and oversees stormwater operations, maintenance, and operational efficiency for Dallas Water Utilities. Ensures the operation and performance of stormwater drainage activities and maintains compliance with regulatory requirements. Essential Functions 1 Manages, directs, and leads all operations and activities of the water utility stormwater division and staff; organizes, plans, staffs, directs, and controls programs to respond to customer requests for service requests, field operations for internal and external repairs. 2 Manages the hiring and performance evaluation procedures for the department; approves and enforces discipline, verifies and approves time, manages service contracts, equipment, and technology and facilitates departmental success and effective service and maintenance delivery; hears and resolves grievances and implements disciplinary actions when necessary. 3 Develops and implements long range plans, programs, and schedules; determines goals and objectives needing emphasis; directs and coordinates work through leaders or team chiefs; and provides coaching or technical direction as needed. 4 Directs and oversees the operations conducted by field employees in neighborhood areas including creeks, channels, Floodway Management Areas (FMA), as well as areas within the Dallas Floodway; coordinates the various maintenance of floodway and associated locations and facilitates the optimization of field procedures and processes; ensures proper documentation of time, parts used, cost of labor on completed Preventive or Corrective maintenance work orders. 5 Directs and coordinates maintenance activities with contractors, vendors, and other trades within the floodway or other city departments to ensure efficient work; participates in and conducts various staff meetings where maintenance management is planned to ensure equipment availability, reliability, and capacity in support of overall objective. 6 Develops and implements budget for department and operations; inspects work, audits activities, and identifies equipment that needs to be procured; creates budget to meet needs in the most cost-effective manner. 7 Finds and implements methods to improve production or effectiveness. 8 Performs all other work as needed or assigned. Knowledge and Skills 1 Knowledge of departmental management. 2 Knowledge of maintenance and repair of levee systems including creeks, channels, and FMA 3 Knowledge, use, and care of hand and power tools. 4 Knowledge of levee systems, gate structures, and technological systems that relate to the floodway and channels. 5 Knowledge of neighborhood drainage systems /municipal separate storm sewer systems. 6 Knowledge of municipal stormwater permit requirements. 7 Ability to prioritize work, provide training, and facilitate efficient service delivery. 8 Ability to follow and give oral and written instructions and read charts and maintain written records. 9 Ability to participate in budget development, procurement activities, and inventory management. 10 Ability to maintain record keeping or work log system. 11 Communicating effectively verbally and in writing 12 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED EXPERIENCE: Eight (8) years of experience in water utilities operations or stormwater assets and operations (e.g. floodway operation and maintenance, MS4/neighborhood drainage operation and maintenance, forestry and natural resources, floodplain management). AND Three (3) year of supervisory or management experience is required. (This experience may be included in the required experience listed above.) EQUIVALENCIES: Associate degree in Public Administration, Business, Engineering, or Environmental Science field plus six (6) years of the required experience including three (3) years of the stated supervisory/management responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements. Bachelor’s degree or higher in Public Administration, Business, Engineering, or Environmental Science field plus four (4) years of the required experience including three (3) years of the stated supervisory/management responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements. Bachelor's degree or higher in a non-specified field plus six (6) years of the required experience including three (3) years of the stated supervisory/management responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements. Master’s degree or higher in Public Administration, Business, Engineering, or Environmental Science field plus two (2) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements. LICENSE: Valid driver's license with good driving record. Salary Range $70,075.20 - $87,609.60 The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications. City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.