Director - Source of Supply

Denver Water•Denver, CO

About The Position

The Director - Source of Supply directs, plans, schedules, and coordinates activities related to collecting, storing, and delivering high-quality water to the treatment system to meet changing customer needs. The role provides leadership, guidance, development, and supervision to assigned personnel and uses continuous improvement tools and techniques to manage budgets and spending according to strategic priorities for the collection system and the organization. The Director assumes Chief Operations/Maintenance responsibilities in the Chief’s absence. The position has formal supervisory responsibilities. It coordinates system operations and projects, analyzes operating data, prepares management and regulatory reports, develops operating and capital budgets, and prepares emergency response and contingency plans. It also works with internal sections and external public agencies and utility companies to support system goals, protect Denver Water property, and maintain rights-of-way. Employment offers may be contingent on satisfactory post-offer drug and alcohol testing. A strength test may also be conducted because of the position’s physical requirements, potentially including lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, squatting, and lifting one’s body weight from various positions. Safety-sensitive or CDL-required positions are subject to random drug and alcohol testing. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; Denver Water does not sponsor employment visas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
At least 10 years of related work experience, including at least 5 years of supervisory experience.
Any equivalent combination of certifications, education, or experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Possess and maintain a valid Class R Colorado driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record at the time of hire.
Skills in leadership, decision making and problem solving, research and analysis, continuous improvement, interpersonal relations, computers and applicable software, and delivering presentations.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; Denver Water will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, guidance, development, and supervision of assigned personnel.
Coordinate with key personnel to maximize system quality, safety, supply and delivery, efficiency, and employee engagement.
Confer with departmental staff about operations, changes, improvements, and construction programs; inspect and help test completed projects before approving them.
Coordinate with Property and Recreation sections to protect Denver Water property and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
Analyze operating data, inspect operating units, and support managers and supervisors in resolving operational problems efficiently.
Prepare and submit reports for management control and regulatory compliance.
Prepare the annual operating, maintenance, and capital improvement budget.
Collaborate with managers, supervisors, Engineering, Planning, and Finance to develop the long-range budget in line with asset-management best practices.
Prepare emergency response and contingency plans for system operations and special events.
Review policies, procedures, and work methods through periodic facility inspections, and assess operational methods and present and future needs for space, equipment, and personnel.
Maintain liaison with public agencies and utility companies to protect and maintain rights-of-way on private property, public streets, and highways.
Perform related work as required.
Assume Chief Operations/Maintenance responsibilities in the Chief’s absence.