SUMMARY: The City of Worcester seeks qualified applicants for an
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF WATER OPERATIONS for the Water Operations Division
within the Department of Public Works & Parks. Under the direction of
the Director of Water Operations, the position will work with staff to
maintain and improve the existing water system infrastructure of the
City and ensure reliable, safe, clean and abundant service to the
residents and businesses of the City. The employee will be responsible
for assisting with the construction, operation, maintenance and repair
of the City\'s water distribution system and metering system. SALARY
RANGE: \$87,451-\$115,085/yr., full-time, exempt, with an excellent
benefits package. Bilingual and multilingual applicants are encouraged
to apply. DUTIES: \ Manage, direct, instruct and train the staff tasked
with operating and maintaining distribution and metering systems;
oganize, assign, supervise, and inspect the work of assigned employees
involved in the construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of the
City\'s distribution and metering systems \ Maintain standards for
service, safety, technology, and sound civil/water distribution
engineering through daily, weekly, and long-term operational policies
and practices; work and coordinate closely with other Water Division
sections including engineering, supply/pumping, and filtration \ Assist
the Dir of Water Operations with public records requests, plan review,
permit review, applications for service, and other office related tasks
as assigned; maintain professional and productive communication between
other DWP&P Divisions and outside City departments; make recommendations
for capital equipment purchases, operational budget management, and
consults with senior DPW&P administration for capital system updates;
identify infrastructure deficiencies that limit the ability of the
Division to carry out its service-based mission and develop mitigation
plans and repair plans with in-house staff or with contractors as needed
\ Receive, investigate, and follow through on complaints from the
general public; observe personnel at work to ensure safe working
conditions and takes action to correct unsafe work procedures \ Attend
and participate in staff meetings, vendor meetings, and neighborhood
meetings; follow and adhere to department or City government rules,
regulations, policies, and procedures; follow progress of work, check
efficiencies of employees, and make recommendations to the Director for
personnel adjustments as necessary to obtain proper flow of work and
optimum performance \ Anticipate or investigate causes of delay or
inadequate performance and takes corrective measures; make
recommendations for improvements in procedures or methods to increase
effectiveness and reduce costs \ Maintain discipline, morale, and
harmonious personnel relations; respond to emergency calls for repair of
water breaks in buildings, water services, water mains, hydrants, and
other water appurtenances \ Perform any function consistent with the
proper care of the City\'s water distribution system; present verbal and
written reports as required and maintain administrative and operating
records as required; assist with other related public works functions
including civil disaster cleanup, safety operations, and civil defense
activities; participate in training opportunities and skill building
exercises REQUIREMENTS: \ Bachelor Degree Civil or Environmental
Engineering, or related; OR any equivalent combination of education,
training and 10 yrs. experience which provides the required knowledge,
skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position
may be substituted at the City\'s discretion; MA Water Operator License
(D3) with ability to obtain D4 within 1-year of hire; valid Driver
License; 7 yrs. experience in water distribution operations/maintenance;
knowledge and experience with GIS & asset m nagement systems PREFERRED:
Master Degree