Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Monitors, evaluates, and enforces Utility safety practices and procedures and takes corrective action where necessary.
- Reviews and prioritizes projects and work activities.
- Interprets and reviews compliance with applicable policies and procedures including Federal, State, and Local ordinances and regulations and responds accordingly.
- Monitors programs for effectiveness and accomplishment of goals.
- Uses automated data systems to schedule activities; and enter, retrieve, track, analyze, and monitor data.
- Reviews, analyzes, calculates, and interprets data and determines appropriate course of action.
- Sets priorities for work orders and coordinates accomplishment of the work to be performed.
- Orders and / or issues a variety of supplies, chemicals, and materials.
- Conducts periodic checks of facility equipment.
- Acts as liaison to coordinate activities with engineers, inspectors, divisions, and other City departments.
- Investigates and responds to citizens’ complaints and concerns.
- Writes technical specifications and reports.
Responsibilities - Supervision and / or Leadership Exercised : Responsible for the full range of supervisory duties including selection, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for dismissal.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of operations and maintenance of water and / or wastewater treatment plants, Water Distribution Systems, or Collection Systems.
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws.
- Knowledge of supervisory techniques and principles.
- Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of standard industry safety practices and procedures.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Ability to obtain knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
- Ability to train others.
- Ability to meet and maintain driver eligibility standards detailed in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program while driving personal and City of Austin vehicles on official business.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.
30+ days ago