Assistant Director

City of Richmond•Richmond, IN

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About The Position

The Assistant Director performs difficult administrative work supporting oversight of the Sanitary District’s daily operations, annual budgeting, and coordination across district departments. The position assists in directing operations, implementing policies and procedures, and ensuring district goals and compliance with Indiana Department of Environmental Management and Environmental Protection Agency laws and regulations. The role works under the limited supervision of the Sanitary Director and exercises divisional supervision over all personnel in the division. The Assistant Director supports personnel and maintenance operations, budget development, equipment and repair specifications, vendor coordination, invoice and time-record review, hiring, performance evaluations, recordkeeping, and responses to citizen inquiries and complaints. The position also responds to emergencies on a 24-hour basis. Work involves both office and operational environments, including occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions, mechanical hazards, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, electrical shock risks, and blood-borne pathogens. Specialized personal protective equipment may be required. The work is generally performed in a moderately noisy location.

Requirements

Associate’s or technical degree, and considerable experience overseeing and assisting managers of a wastewater treatment plant and working with lift stations, sanitary sewers, and storm sewers; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver’s license in the State of Indiana.
Comprehensive knowledge of municipal sanitation administration, planning, and design.
Comprehensive knowledge of public works construction methods, materials, and maintenance practices.
Comprehensive knowledge of civil engineering practices as applied to public works and public utility maintenance and repair.
Comprehensive knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions relevant to the work.
Skill in using personal computers, associated software, hardware, and peripheral equipment.
Skill in budget planning, development, and control techniques.
Skill in negotiating joint power, labor, sales, and utility development agreements or contracts.
Ability to review and analyze plans and specifications; formulate operational policies and procedures; communicate effectively orally and in writing; prepare technical reports; and read plans and drawings.
Ability to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate subordinate employees’ work.
Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public and maintain effective working relationships with associates, consultants, contractors, elected officials, engineers, regulatory representatives, and the general public.
Ability to perform the stated physical and sensory functions, including occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds and occasional exposure to specified workplace conditions.

Nice To Haves

Indiana Department of Environmental Management Class IV Wastewater Operator certification.
Indiana Department of Environmental Management Solid Waste Land Disposal Facility Operator certification.

Responsibilities

Assist in directing the daily operations of the Richmond Sanitary District.
Oversee and implement policies and procedures, and ensure district goals and applicable regulatory requirements are met.
Investigate and provide direction to sanitation department employees regarding personnel and maintenance operations.
Assist with formation and management of the annual budget.
Prepare equipment and repair specifications and coordinate the process with the Director of Sanitation, sanitation departments, the Sanitary Board of Commissioners, and vendors.
Maintain regular communication with the Director of Sanitation, the Sanitary Board of Commissioners, and sanitation management and staff.
Review and approve invoices, time records, and requisitions.
Interview job candidates and perform employee performance evaluations.
Process and maintain records and files.
Receive and respond to citizen inquiries and complaints about the Sanitary District, and formulate and implement solutions.
Respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.