Surface Water Plant Manager
About The Position
The City of Sugar Land is seeking a full-time Surface Water Plant Manager in the Utilities Department. Our trailblazing culture focuses on our employees, our citizens and the services we provide to our community. We are a data-driven and innovative full-service municipality located approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston that invests in our team and offers real opportunities for career growth. We pay our Surface Water Plant Manager a starting salary of $87,485 – $100,607 depending on your qualifications and experience. We also offer great benefits and perks available on your first day of employment, including: City-subsidized health benefits; life and disability insurance; a variety of voluntary benefits; a robust pension plan with TMRS to set you up for a fulfilling retirement; a down-to-earth casual environment and dress code; and a positive team-oriented culture stemming from a long-term commitment to innovation and inclusion.
Requirements
- High school Diploma or GED is required.
- More than 5 years of direct supervisory experience in surface water production operations may substitute for a degree.
- A minimum of 5 years of progressive supervisory experience related to surface water treatment facility operations is required.
- Current TCEQ Class A Water Operator license is required
- Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License is required
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Construction Management or a related field, from an accredited school or university, is preferred.
- Municipal experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Be responsible for operations, repair and maintenance of the City’s SWTP
- Be responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding and managing assigned City staff’s training and professional development.
- Assign work priorities and standards for City staff and contractors to best accomplish repair and preventive maintenance programs within designated service levels.
- Ensure division compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulatory requirements and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with industry standard safety requirements
- Assist in the preparations of the annual surface water treatment operations and maintenance budget by providing needed data and expertise for achieving key performance indicators.
- Manage the division operations and maintenance budget during the current fiscal year in compliance with City’s policies and procedures.
- Develop, manage and renew surface water treatment service and supply contracts.
- Track progress to ensure contract compliance.
- Review and approve contract invoices, compare expenditures to available budget, and resolve issues.
- Responsible for operations, preventative maintenance, and repairs of assigned vehicles, heavy equipment and other assigned rolling stock in collaboration with Fleet Services.
- Responsible for inventory control for all surface water division parts, tools and equipment, to include computers, tablets, phones, software, security devices, and other related items
Benefits
- City-subsidized Medical and Dental Insurance with a variety of plan options
- City-paid Basic Life Insurance @ 1x your annual salary and Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Vision, Supplemental Life Coverage (for you and your family), Aflac indemnity plans such as Accident, Cancer, Hospitalization and Critical Illness, Short Term Disability and pre-paid legal benefits through Legal Shield
- 9 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays to use at your discretion
- A generous vacation package with accruals starting on day 1
- Paid sick leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- A robust pension plan with TMRS includes your 7% contribution with 2:1 match by the City
- You won’t contribute to Social Security, but you can further your retirement income by contributing to a Deferred Compensation (457b) plan
- Longevity pay for each month of service after your first 13 months of employment
- On-site Wellness facilities and programming (mind, body spirit & financial preparedness)
- Access to multiple mental health benefits and resources, including a robust EAP
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
