Utilities Bureau Chief (Engineering Manager II)
Howard County Government (MD)
Howard County, MD
Full Time
POSITION SUMMARY:
Plans, directs and coordinates the public water and sewer system operation and maintenance.
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Performs advanced administrative level engineering and/or architectural work under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Work includes planning, directing, and coordinating engineering and/or architectural programs of considerable scope and complexity; supervising lower level engineers and architects; and overseeing the completion of major capital programs. May direct the operations of a department bureau, such as water and sewer services, highways, solid waste, facilities, or engineering and surveys.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Directs work programs, cost control procedures, personnel placement, program planning and analysis and the review of plans, designs and contract documents; develops and implements operational standards, procedures and policies; initiates and takes part in planning for operations development and expansion; analyzes alternative plans for engineering, administrative and economic feasibility.
Provide scientific/engineering decision making for operation and maintenance of the water and sewage collection system.
Manages the operating budget for the operation and maintenance of the water and sewer utility.
Consults with operating and staff officials, consultant engineers, developers, representatives of other governmental agencies and the public.
Responsible for ensuring the health and safety of the potable water distribution and sewer service customers as well as the employees.
Represents the agency at applicable conferences and meetings.
Serves as state director of MDWARN (Mutual Aid Network).
This position is considered emergency essential, and, as such, the incumbent may be required to report for regular work shift during inclement weather, or then when an emergency situation arises.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages five (5) subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of 174 employees in the Water Reclamation, Operations, Maintenance, Service, and Technical Support Divisions. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Also directly supervises two non-supervisory employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor degree in Engineering or Architecture and eight (8) years of experience as well as registered as Professional Engineer.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS, AND REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style.
Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory.
Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems.
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases.
Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
Registered Professional Engineer
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Contact Information: Faith Hammock
Posted On: 12/6/2023