City of Houston · 2 months ago
SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (EXE LEV) - WASTEWATER OPERATIONS
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expThe City of Houston is seeking a Senior Assistant Director for Wastewater Operations within Houston Public Works. This role involves leading a large team to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, managing operations and maintenance of wastewater facilities, and developing key performance indicators to enhance organizational efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Leads over 600 very talented and diverse Wastewater Operations branch’s personnel, policy definition, adoption, and interpretation
Promotes and aligns the branch’s practices with the purpose and values of Houston Water and Houston Public Works centered on Respect, Ownership, Communication, Integrity, and Teamwork
Working with and leading a diverse and very talented multi-disciplinary (Regulatory Compliance, Capital Delivery, Legal, Finance, Consent Decree Group) team to ensure compliance with all federal and state regulatory requirements, including the EPA/DOJ Consent Decree, which is presently in year 5 of 15
Responsible for the overall operations and maintenance of 38 WWTP, 382 lift stations, and over 6,000 miles of collection systems to ensure regulatory compliance
Develops, analyzes, and monitors key performance indicators to meet service and financial objectives, balance resources, and improve overall effectiveness and organizational efficiency
Build the branch’s public relations as well as participate in state and national professional organizations
Develops an annual budget and ensures effective operations protection of public assets and ratepayers' interests. Must be able to lead and communicate and build relationships with entry-level front-line staff, plant operators, engineers, executives, elected officials, and members of the community from all walks of life
Responds to the needs of the public, administration, City Council, and executive management. Directs the development, implementation, and evaluation of program initiatives across multi-functional lines. Implements various program initiatives
Qualification
Required
Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline
Knowledge of the discipline would normally be obtained through a formal 4-year degree from a college or university and a professional certification/licensing is required
Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis
More than ten years of experience is required
Valid driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston driving policy (A.P. 2-2)
Preferred
Understanding of federal and state regulatory requirements, including the EPA/DOJ Consent Decree
Large scale operations and maintenance experience
Experience managing large scale budget
Experience working with elected officials
Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6
Company
City of Houston
The city also employs over 22,000 full-time staff to keep the city running.
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