Assistant Manager Of Utilities

Salary: $57,118.38 - $71,397.97 Annually
Location : Mesquite, TX
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 1302356
Department: Public Works
Division: Utilities
Opening Date: 12/03/2023
Closing Date: 1/3/2024 4:00 PM Central
GENERAL SUMMARY
Salary: $57,118.38 minimum to $71,397.97 midpoint annually (Depending on Qualifications)
To assist in the administration of the Utilities Division within the Public Works Department; oversee, coordinate and supervise the work of staff responsible for providing water utilities and wastewater collection field operations within the Utilities Division; to perform a variety of administrative tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility; to provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Manager of Utilities Division.
SUPERVISION
General supervision is provided by the Manager of Utilities. Responsible for supervision of the Utility Supervisors and Administrative Supervisor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
2. Participate in the administration of the Utilities Division; provide administrative and technical assistance to the Manager of Utilities Division.
3. Oversee, coordinate, supervise and review the work of staff responsible for providing water utilities and wastewater collection field operations within the Utilities Division.
4. Participate in the selection of maintenance staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures. Provide timely, accurate and thorough Performance Reviews for supervised employees.
5. Prepare various reports on operations and activities.
6. Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for providing water distribution and wastewater services; implement policies and procedures.
7. Participate in the preparation and administration of the Utilities Division annual budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.
8. Direct the Industrial Waste Program; conduct plant inspections; prepare various permits; interpret and ensure the adherence of federal regulations and guidelines.
9. Compile response to claims for damages.
10. Direct and oversee the Backflow and Cross Connection; provide inspection of water quality of the water and wastewater facilities; provide corrective action as required; ensure the safety of the City's potable water.
11. Coordinate with North Texas Municipal Water District's water and wastewater treatment facilities.
12. Remain on-call to respond to emergency situations for repair of water distribution and Wastewater collection systems or other related problems.
13. Coordinate the monitoring of safety procedures and practices in the Utilities Division.
14. Work with various vendors in the requisition of supplies and materials.
15. Ensure the adherence to safe work practices by maintenance personnel.
16. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED.
EXPERIENCE
Three years of increasingly responsible experience in the operation and maintenance of water utilities and wastewater collection systems including one year of supervisory responsibility.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Must have a class C Distribution license.
Must have Class II Wastewater Collection license.
Obtain possession of a Class B Water Distribution Certificate issued by the TCEQ within one year from the date of satisfactory completion of probationary period with the City of Mesquite.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position does not require a physical for employment.
Full Time Employees:
The City of Mesquite offers the Zero Premium, Employee Only Benefits under the following plans: High Deductible Medical Plan, HMO Dental Plan, Vision Plan, and Life Insurance.
The City is self-insured and offers a choice of four medical plans: HSA, High Deductible, HMO, PPO, and EPO Medical Plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Employee medical coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates. Employees enrolled in the City's self-insured medical plan also have access to the Mesquite Employee Health Center (MEHC) clinic and pharmacy.
The City offers three dental plan options: a managed plan (DHMO), an indemnity plan (DPPO), an enhanced indemnity plan (DPPO Enhanced). Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.
The City offers free Vision Insurance to all employees. Dependents can be added for an additional fee.
Basic Group Life Insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year. The following voluntary benefits are available to full-time employees: Supplemental Life, AD&D Insurance, Cancer Insurance and Long-Term Disability
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax-deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.
Other benefits include Social Security, Tax Saver Program (Section 125 Flexible Spending Account), Deferred Compensation Plans, Direct Deposit, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Personal Leave.
For more information about the City of Mesquite's employee benefits, please visit:
01
Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have achieved.

• Less than High School completion
• High School or GED equivalency
• Technical or Community College attendance
• Technical School completion
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Ph.D.
• Juris Doctorate

02
Indicate the amount of experience in the operation and maintenance of water utilities and wastewater collection systems.PLEASE NOTE: YEARS OF EXPERIENCE MUST BE REFLECTED IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF THE APPLICATION.)

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• More than 5 years

03
How many years of supervisory experience do you possess?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 10 years
• 10 or more years

04
Do you have a Class C Distribution license?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you possess a Class II Wastewater Collection license?

• Yes
• No

06
Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

07
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: If you are a current City of Mesquite employee, have you been employed in your current position with the City of Mesquite for at least 3 months? Please indicate the option that best represents your current status.

• No, I do NOT work for the City of Mesquite
• Yes, I am a current seasonal employee with the City of Mesquite
• Yes, I have been in my current City position as a fulltime/parttime employee for at least 3 months
• No, I have NOT been in my current City of Mesquite position as a fulltime/parttime employee for 3 months

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