City of Des Moines · 1 day ago
Clean Water Program Administrator
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe City of Des Moines is responsible for managing public works and infrastructure, and they are seeking a Clean Water Program Administrator to oversee the Sewer Enterprise Division. This role involves developing policies, managing budgets, and coordinating projects to enhance the efficiency of sewer infrastructure within the city.
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Responsibilities
Manages all capital improvement activities of the Sewer Enterprise Division
Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the work of Division personnel
Develops policies and procedures designed to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of Division operations and address sewer infrastructure needs within the City of Des Moines
Develops and administers the operating and capital improvements budget for Division
Coordinates projects with other City Departments, consultants, outside contractors, neighborhood groups, state and federal agencies/monitoring officials, other governmental jurisdictions and/or authorities
Receives, investigates and resolves complaints from the public
Administers the Citywide storm water National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit (MS4)
Administers the City's Flood Mitigation Program including compliance with United States Army Corps of Engineers Rehabilitation and Inspection Program
Develops and implements policies and procedures for Division operation including prioritization and billing
Prepares Requests for Proposals, negotiates the scope of and administers consulting service agreements
Prepares applications for federal grants, plans and specifications for projects included in the annual CIP, notices to the public of Division activities, and roll calls and Council Communications
Reviews and proposes updates to design standards, codes and ordinances and prepares technical reports
Oversees the implementation and maintenance of the billing data for Division customers
Provides status reports to the Public Works Director on Divisional operations, including any major shift in policies or procedures and recommendations for future development
Participates in various aspects of personnel administration within the Division, including hiring, termination, grievance procedures and coordinating employee training
Performs special projects for the Public Works Director as requested
Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems
Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas
Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner
Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities
Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field
Substantial experience as a licensed Professional Engineer with municipal engineering and public works operations in a senior management role and/or lead consultant role
Substantial experience in project management and facilitation of public engagement initiatives
Some experience directly supervising engineering staff or indirectly as project manager
Possession of Professional Engineer License valid in the state of Iowa and if not issued by the State of Iowa, ability to obtain within six months of appointment
Possession of a valid State of Iowa driver's license
Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer background check, physical examination and drug screen
Company
City of Des Moines
City of Des Moines provides municipal administration, public works, permitting, community programs, and housing services.
Founded in 1869
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Aaron Greiner
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Al Setka
Chief Communications Officer
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