W/WW ENGINEERING MANAGER (DOQ)

W/WW Engineering Manager (DOQ)

Position Title - W/WW Engineering Manager (DOQ)

Position Number - 001008

FLSA Status - Exempt

Full Time/Part Time - Full Time

Salary - $135,000 - $175,000 Annually, Depending on Qualifications

Job Summary - This is a professional position responsible for managing, overseeing, developing, and directing the activities and operations of the W/WW Engineering Department and staff.

Responsibilities - Develops and implements long range and short-range plans for the water & wastewater utility system. Conducts long & short-range master plan studies for water, and wastewater utility systems. Manages the development and implementation of technically complex engineering projects in a timely and cost-effective manner. Reviews and approves engineering designs, reports, plans, and specifications for major projects. Coordinates inter-departmental project teams and schedules. Certifies material and construction standards. Supervises and/or conducts water & wastewater system analysis or water pressure simulations and analysis as needed and as required. Develops and equitably enforces the company's utility service policies. Represents the company at national and statewide organizations as permissible. Completes other job duties assigned. Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities, including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and disciplinary action for all assigned personnel. May assume the duties and responsibilities of the assigned director or another member of management in their absence.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Knowledge of the principles and practices applied in the planning and forecasting of public utilities systems. Knowledge of fundamental and applied forecasting, planning, and economics as applied to public utilities. Knowledge of water and wastewater rate design, policies and structures and cost of service studies. Knowledge of the principles and practices applied in the planning, locating, designing, and constructing of public utilities engineering projects. Knowledge of fundamental and applied engineering science, particularly as applied to the field of civil engineering. Strong oral and written communication skills in English. Skills in Microsoft Office programs. Skills in the use of engineering instruments and mathematical tables and charts. Ability to develop, organize and manage the work of personnel assigned to the design, operation, construction, maintenance, and repair of projects. Ability to make engineering computations and design difficult engineering projects. Ability to comprehend and prepare clear and concise reports of a technical nature. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.

Education & Experience Requirements - Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field from an Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET) accredited university and eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in public utilities engineering or a related area. An equivalent combination of appropriate education, relevant experience, and applicable industry certifications may substitute for the experience requirement.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations - Requires a valid Texas Driver License or receipt of a valid Texas Driver's License within 90 days of relocation to Texas and a safe driving record, as measured by company policy. A Professional Engineer license in Texas is required. Professional Engineer license from other jurisdictions providing comity with Texas may be allowed; however, candidate must acquire a Texas Professional Engineer license within 12 months in order to remain in the position.

Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in a normal office environment with some field exposure to outdoor temperatures and traffic conditions. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Eligibility for Employment - In addition to any and all other qualifications required for employment stated under the Brownsville P.U.B Personnel Policies and Procedures Policy No. 39: Prohibit the hiring of any person who is related to BPUB Executive Management within the third degree of Consanguinity or second degree by Affinity; and based on certain prohibitions of the Charter and Statute on nepotism, no person can be hired who shall be related to any member of the Board of Directors or City Commission within the third degree of consanguinity or second degree by affinity.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number - S640P

Open Until Filled - Yes

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Where did you first learn about this opportunity?
   • BPUB Website Advertisement
   • Job Alert feature on BPUB Careers Page
   • A BPUB Board or PUBCAP Member
   • A current or past BPUB Employee
   • A trade organization or membership association
   • A job board such as (Indeed, Glassdoor)
   • Social Media, such as (LinkedIn, Facebook)
   • I spoke to a recruiter at a recent career fair
   • Texas Workforce Solutions
   • A family member or friend
   • I am a current BPUB Employee
2. * Do you currently possess a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field from an Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET) accredited university?
   • Yes, in Civil Engineering
   • Yes, in a related engineering field
   • Currently in progress
   • I have a related engineering degree, but it is not from an ABET accredited university.
   • I have a bachelor's degree, but it is not in an engineering field.
   • No
3. * Do you have at least eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in public utilities (Water/Wastewater) engineering or a closely related field? Please select the option that best describes your experience.
   • Yes, I have at least eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience working directly in Water/Wastewater Engineering.
   • I have at least eight (8) years of related engineering experience.
   • I have a combination of higher relevant education and related experience that meets or exceeds the minimum requirements.
   • I have experience in engineering, but it is less than the eight (8) year requirement.
   • No.
4. * Do you currently possess a Professional Engineering License?
   • Yes, I currently hold a valid PE License in Civil Engineering
   • I currently hold a valid PE License in a related field
   • No, but I have an E-I-T and am in the process of obtaining a PE.
   • No, I do not possess a PE license and am not on a path to obtain it.
5. * Have you in the past or do you currently work in utilities?
   • Yes, I have direct public sector utilities engineering experience.
   • I have worked in various areas of public and/or private sector utilities.
   • I have worked for in public sector, but never in utilities.
   • No, I have no prior utilities or public sector experience.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Transcripts
2. Letter of Recommendation
3. Portfolio
4. Equivalency Report