Asst Director - Sanitary Engineering Department

Lucas County, OH • Holland, OH

62d

About The Position

Under direction of the Sanitary Engineer, assists in the planning, direction and coordination of all activities of the Department, including administration, surveying, design, inspection, construction, operation and maintenance of water, sanitary sewer, wastewater treatment, and solid waste landfill and recycling systems. The Department includes the following divisions: Administration, Projects, Maintenance (water & sanitary sewer), Solid Waste Management District and Wastewater Treatment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assists with all operational aspects of the department including personnel matters (rules and regulations). Assists in planning studies of present and future needs of the county for development of water and sanitary sewer services, coordinating activities with other jurisdictions/agencies; preparing periodic reports of operations. Assists in reviewing plans with regard to water and sanitary sewer improvements. Assists with Solid Waste Management District and Wastewater Treatment divisions. Assists in the planning, organizing and directing of all administrative activities of the department; assists in preparing departmental budget; may participate with the interview team for prospective employees and assist in the selection of new personnel; may hear employee complaints and recommend resolutions to same; may adjust grievances; may impose discipline up to and including written reprimand and effectively recommend disciplinary actions; performs public relations activities as required. Assists in developing policy, standard operating procedures, rules and regulations; seeks out alternative funding sources for various projects; may prepare intergovernmental contracts and negotiate with other governmental agencies to provide services; designs sanitary sewer pumping systems and ancillary equipment, acquires easements for improvements. Acts for Sanitary Engineer in his/her absence and may fill in for Managers of Solid Waste Management District and Wastewater Treatment as necessary. Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited program with a major in civil or Environmental Engineering or a bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 5 years working under a Licensed Professional Engineer in Civil or Environmental field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio or the ability to obtain a Professional Engineer license in the state of Ohio within 18 months of hire date.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experiences in the design, operation, and maintenance of wastewater collection and water distribution.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experiences in planning, directing, supervising and coordinating the work of others.
• Valid Drivers' License with driving privileges in the State of Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Assists with all operational aspects of the department including personnel matters (rules and regulations).
• Assists in planning studies of present and future needs of the county for development of water and sanitary sewer services, coordinating activities with other jurisdictions/agencies, preparing periodic reports of operations.
• Assists in reviewing plans with regard to water and sanitary sewer improvements.
• Assists with Solid Waste Management District and Wastewater Treatment divisions.
• Assists in the planning, organizing and directing of all administrative activities of the department; assists in preparing departmental budget; may participate with the interview team for prospective employees and assist in the selection of new personnel; may hear employee complaints and recommend resolutions to same; may adjust grievances; may impose discipline up to and including written reprimand and effectively recommend disciplinary actions; performs public relations activities as required.
• Assists in developing policy, standard operating procedures, rules and regulations; seeks out alternative funding sources for various projects; may prepare intergovernmental contracts and negotiate with other governmental agencies to provide services; designs sanitary sewer pumping systems and ancillary equipment, acquires easements for improvements.
• Acts for Sanitary Engineer in his/her absence and may fill in for Managers of Solid Waste Management District and Wastewater Treatment as necessary.
• Additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support