Deputy director chief engineer

This employee is responsible for the direction, management, supervision, and coordination of engineering activities within the Department Sewers. Reporting directly to the Director, this employee conducts short and long term planning, engineering, design, construction programs, private development services, special projects, and plans for future needs of the department and community. Assigns work and exercises general supervision and final authority over facilities and systems; manages assigned budget, and ensures that organizational goals are met. The incumbent provides highly professional and technical expertise as an executive member of the department. Acts in the absence of the Director on engineering matters and performs other duties as required.

  There will be no examination for this position. This is an unclassified position. Applications that meet the Required Education and Experience qualification will be forwarded to the hiring manager for consideration. The priority application period will end on June 20, 2024. Interviews and hiring may occur at any time after that date. This announcement will remain open until the position is filled or until June 30, 2024 . Please review the "Required Education and Experience" section for additional information.(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)

 
Knowledge of:
Engineering practices and principles related to a specific engineering discipline.
Advanced engineering principles and concepts, especially those regulated by NACWA, USEPA, Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Water Act, and the Clean Air Act.
Engineering principles and concepts of water resource management.
Public utility operation and maintenance principles.
Principles and practices of wastewater collection and treatment, equipment maintenance, stormwater management; engineering, applied technology, environmental engineering.
Principles of management involved in strategic planning, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.
Code of Ethics for Professional Engineers.
OEPA permits and procedures governing development of water and wastewater treatment systems.
Hydraulic and gravity principles associated with water supply and distribution and wastewater collection and treatment.
Security principles, NIMS, and incident command for water and wastewater systems.
Principles of supervision, training, performance evaluation, and labor relations.
City Human Resources policies and procedures and Civil Service Rules. Skill to:
Operate appropriate computer equipment; use properly all related hardware and software.
Operate assigned vehicle in the course of duty. Ability to:
Implement and maintain positive employee relations.
Promote and maintain highest integrity throughout all personnel.
Analyze and manage effective EEO/AA programs.
Develop and administer departmental goals, objectives and procedures, and assess programs, policies and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments.
Analyze data and information; draw conclusions; propose responsive actions.
Identify and respond to sensitive organizational issues, concerns and needs.
Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of lower-level staff.
Delegate authority and responsibility.
Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
Interpret and apply applicable Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Maintain confidentiality of certain City information.
Work with diverse groups from the public, business, industry, and various local government agencies to evaluate methods for solving problems and improving service.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Each applicant must have ten years of experience in Engineering, including a minimum of five years in an engineering management position that demonstrates a thorough knowledge of engineering practices and principles implemented in the water and wastewater industry. Additionally, each applicant must be a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio or in a state with equivalent registration requirements. OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a valid Driver's License.
Must be an excellent communicator and team builder.

 
HR CONTACT: Environmental Conditions:  Office environment: exposure to computer screens; some travel within the City required. Physical Conditions:  Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time; manual dexterity; may be required to operate assigned vehicle.