City of Fort Smith, Arkansas · 3 days ago
Deputy Director, Utility Systems
Fort Smith, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expThe City of Fort Smith, Arkansas is seeking a Deputy Director for Utility Systems to assist in the management and leadership of the Water and Sewer System Operation and Maintenance Programs. This role involves developing plans and systems to support the Public Works Department's mission and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
EducationGovernmentPublic Safety
Hiring Manager
Lindsey Kaelin
Responsibilities
Assist in developing departmental direction, priorities, goals, objectives, and initiatives to fulfill the mission of the City and Public Works Department
Work through program managers of the assigned programs to efficiently and effectively perform functions and achieve goals and objectives of the Public Works Department
Ensure that water distribution and sanitary sewer collection systems are effective and meet requirements of regulatory agencies and the Consent Decree, fulfill the need for municipal water and sewer services in the greater Fort Smith region, and successfully address any violations or inadequacies
Effectively respond to questions and complaints from regulatory agencies, City departments and officials, public officials, civic groups, customers, and the public; and conduct presentations to a wide variety of groups
Develop staff, resources, budgets, plans, and processes that promote organizational behaviors for an engaged, empowered, effective, and efficient department
Develop, implement, coordinate, and manage goals and objectives, operating and capital improvement budgets, and projects, water transmission and distribution systems and sewer collection systems construction and rehabilitation projects, water and sewer system condition and capacity assessments, and short-term and long-term infrastructure plans
Comprehensive knowledge of water distribution and sewer collection processes, facilities, operations, engineering, construction, and technologies related to water and sewer systems
Thorough understanding and ability to provide leadership, motivation, supervision, training, and evaluation of the workforce through program managers
Knowledge of the principles and processes for providing excellent customer service, interdepartmental and intradepartmental support, and public service
Knowledge of regulatory requirements for water and sewer systems
Prepare Board resolutions and support documentation
Excellent ability to effectively communicate complex ideas verbally and in writing and to handle sensitive and confidential matters with tact and diplomacy
Regular attendance and timeliness is required
Directly supervises one Administrative Coordinator, one Water Systems Operation and Maintenance Program Manager, one Sewer Systems Operation and Maintenance Program Manager, and will also supervise the various personnel within the Water and Sewer Systems Operation and Maintenance Programs. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the city’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; and addressing complaints and resolving problems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field
Grade 4 Arkansas Water Distribution Operator License or obtain the license within one (1) year of employment
Ten (10) years experience in public water and sewer systems operation and maintenance
Five (5) years supervisory experience including three (3) years administrative or managerial experience
Must possess a valid driver's license
Comprehensive knowledge of water distribution and sewer collection processes, facilities, operations, engineering, construction, and technologies related to water and sewer systems
Thorough understanding and ability to provide leadership, motivation, supervision, training, and evaluation of the workforce through program managers
Knowledge of the principles and processes for providing excellent customer service, interdepartmental and intradepartmental support, and public service
Knowledge of regulatory requirements for water and sewer systems
Excellent ability to effectively communicate complex ideas verbally and in writing and to handle sensitive and confidential matters with tact and diplomacy
Regular attendance and timeliness is required
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Company
City of Fort Smith, Arkansas
The City of Fort Smith serves nearly 90,000 residents and 11,000 businesses within its incorporated boundaries.
501-1000 employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Gregory A. Carthon
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