Section Manager - Field Operations (Corrective Maintenance)

Gwinnett County (GA)•Lawrenceville, GA

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About The Position

This position is responsible for organizing and overseeing the corrective maintenance programs for the water, sewer, and storm water pipes and structures within the Department of Water Resources' systems. The incumbent will manage on-call , emergency and after-hours repair efforts, and work with the Risk Management team to process field work- related claims. This role requires interaction with other Field Operations teams, other internal department work groups, as well as other County departments to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the Department's goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a closely related field; AND
Eight years of progressively responsible experience related to Utilities Management or a closely related field, including two years as a manager; OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
Valid Driver's License from State of Residency

Responsibilities

Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
Manages the activities of an assigned operational section/unit, which includes planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating programs, agreements, contracts, projects, processes, procedures, systems, standards, and/or service offerings; ensures compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards. Monitors proposed legislation and evaluates and communicates impact of regulatory changes.
Oversees and participates in the analysis of management information; identifies issues and discrepancies; conducts needs analysis; projects consequences of proposed actions; formulates recommendations based on findings; implements priorities, work processes, and procedures; and/or, trains individuals on established or modified organizational practices and/or procedures.
Manages, reviews, and participates in the collection and/or processing of data and/or information; prepares and reviews a variety of related reports, statements, and communications; audits a variety of data for quality control purposes.
Responds to requests for information and provides subject-matter-expertise/guidance to other departments, consumers, the general public, and/or outside agencies.
Directs and participates in the preparation, review, and submittal of a variety of reports, reconciliations, work papers, communications, schedules, tables, and/or statements to and from internal departments, financial institutions, and/or external agencies.
Manages and participates in the processing of a variety transactions involving purchase orders, accounts receivable, invoices, accounts payable, payroll, and/or other related functions.
Participates in special projects; participates in/on a variety of task forces, meetings, committees, and/or training sessions.
Prepares bid specifications and invitations to bid; conducts bid openings; analyzes bids and selects vendors; administers funds; and/or, reviews and monitors professional service providers, agreements, contracts, grants, and/or regulatory compliance.
Develops and administers budgets; allocates resources; approves expenditures; reviews financial statements.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.