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Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, we offer professional growth opportunities and a supportive work environment that helps you reach your full potential. As a member of Team Garland, your skills and ideas are valued; we offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits*, wellness programs, and a healthy work-life balance.
If you are ready for a career that makes a difference, apply today!
*Benefits offered are subject to change and differ based on employment type
SummaryResponsible for assisting with the oversight of Water/Wastewater Capital Projects from inception to completion including coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
Salary: depending on qualifications and experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Provide guidance on hydrologic issues
- Direct work force in procedures that comply with state and federal regulations, ordinances and laws.
- Develop policy and procedures for water/wastewater operations.
- Interpret data to ensure uninterrupted service to all water/wastewater customers.
- Manage Water wastewater Capital Improvement projects from design review to construction completion. Review design plans including but not limited to Water, wastewater mains, Wastewater treatment plant upgrades and improvements.
- . Assists with reports to City Council. Assist with water resources management programs with North Texas Municipal Water District.
- Manage response to customer inquires with appropriate actions, coordinate customer claims for property damage with Risk Management.
- Develop and implement asset management and long term planning for improvements to the Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Systems.
- Coordinate with other City departments to include completed projects in the City's master records. Meet with service providers and vendors to evaluate new products and materials.
- Coordinates with other departments by reviewing water/wastewaterconstruction plans for site permit applications ,CIP projects and attend pre-construction meetings.
- Assigns, evaluates and supervises performance of subordinate staff. Resolve significant work issues involving employees. Interview/hire candidates, develop job descriptions.
- Coordinate staff and consultants needed for complex analyses and engineering feasibility studies
- Review and analyze the effect of new federal or state legislation on city water/wastewater plans, facilities and programs.
- Prepare and schedule bids, pre-bid meeting and prepare addenda for water department's construction projects.
- Schedule pre-construction meeting, review and approve pre-construction submittals, issue notice to proceed letter, review construction materials test reports.
- Review contractor's and design enginer pay request.
- Supervise inspectors and other staff as required.
Minimum Qualifications- Four-year college degree
- 8 years related experience
- 2 years management experience
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Preferred QualificationsEducation/ Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field of study
- 8-10 years experience in water distribution, wastewater collection or similar field
- 2 - 4 years management experience
- Licensed Professional Engineer
- TCEQ Class B Water Distribution License, or the ability to obtain within 2 years.
- TCEQ Type III Wastewater Collections License, or the ability to obtain within 2 years.
- TCEQ Customer Service Inspection License, or the ability to obtain within 2 years
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Extensive knowledge of Water Distribution and Wastewater Collections Operations
- Comprehensive knowledge of industry materials for replacement of existing infrastructure
- Comprehensive knowledge of safety work zone and construction procedures
- Skill in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access and Outlook)
- Appropriate National Incident Management System certification
Licenses and Certifications- Valid Class C Texas driver's license
Physical Requirements / Work EnvironmentThe incumbent works in a typical office environment; with occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
About UsTeam Garland consists of over 2,200 employees, spanning 700+ different roles! Garland is committed to diversity and inclusion and creating pathways to employment for all. We have an organizational culture of appreciation, development, and growth. Many of our employees choose Garland for lifelong careers. We are guided by the City's Mission, Vision, and Value Statements and a commitment to public service. Team Garland makes a difference in the Garland community every day.
VisionGarland's vision is to be a progressive city working together to nurture and grow the economic, social, environmental, and cultural well-being of our community.
MissionWe are committed to preserve public trust, deliver quality services, promote economic growth, protect our community and enhance the quality of life for the good of our city and our future.