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San Antonio Water System · 10 hours ago

Director - Treatment Operations

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$129K/yr - $129K/yr

8+ years exp

San Antonio Water System is responsible for managing water recycling centers and related facilities. The Director - Treatment Operations oversees operations, manages personnel, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards while developing budgets and strategic plans.

Renewable EnergyService IndustrySustainabilityWaste ManagementWater

Responsibilities

Supervises, selects, develops, trains, mentors and evaluates personnel

Develops and executes the annual Operations and Maintenance (O&M) budgets for assigned area

Coordinates and directs support activities such as Capital Improvement Project (CIP) planning, contractual services, material procurement, and engineering services

Develops and implements policies/procedures leading to the successful operation and maintenance of facilities and process equipment

Interviews, contracts and manages consultants and contractors to design and build system improvements

Examines data and prepares reports for a variety of regulatory agencies; serves as SAWS representative with federal and state regulators

Develops and participates in complex planning efforts such as Master Plans, Strategic Plans, and annual Business Plans

Manages emergency projects to ensure service, system and budget integrity

Evaluates complex data and prepares technical reports

Develops measures to analyze and improve department’s overall efficiency

Develops and monitors safety and training requirements for personnel

Represents department and coordinates with other groups, utility agencies, citizens, rate payers, neighborhood associations, and environmental advocates regarding wastewater, odor control, and recycled water issues

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and public relations including preparing and delivering presentations to the board, large groups and the public

Applies and interprets principles, practices, and terminology specific to departmental functions for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) controls and Distributed Control Systems (DCS)

Applies generally accepted business management and public administration principles and practices

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

TCEQ Class 'A' LicenseWater/Wastewater OperationsBudgetingProject DevelopmentStrategic PlanningSupervisory SkillsEthical ConductCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsTeamworkProblem-Solving SkillsMentoring SkillsPresentation Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in science, Engineering, Business or Public Administration, or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency plus eight (8) years' progressively responsible experience in budgeting, management, supervision, and water / wastewater operations

Five (5) years' experience supervising personnel, project development, budgeting, and strategic planning in a 24-hour large industrial or large wastewater treatment operating environment

TCEQ Class “A” Wastewater Operator License

Proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and financial software

Valid Class “C” Texas Driver's License

High School Diploma or GED and ten (10) years' progressively responsible experience in wastewater operations

Five (5) years' experience supervising personnel, project development, budgeting, and strategic planning in a 24-hour large industrial or large wastewater treatment operating environment

TCEQ Class “A” Wastewater Operator License

Proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and financial software

Valid Class “C” Texas Driver's License

Preferred

Master's degree in Science, Engineering, Business or Public Administration, or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency

Registered Environmental Manager

Licensed as Professional Engineer in the State of Texas, or if licensed in another state, must obtain the Texas license within 12 months in position