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Job Description
Summary
To protect the Public Health & Safety by assisting the Director of Public Works in overseeing and managing the daily and after hour operations of the Water & Wastewater division. This includes the water distribution, water repair, and wastewater repair, inflow & infiltration, sewer cleaning, industrial pretreatment, and backflow cross connection programs. This position represents the City on committees and boards including the Dallas Wholesale Customer Committee, Water Conservation Committee, Trinity River Authority (Ten Mile & Red Oak) Advisory Committee, Lancaster Development Review Committee, and the Lancaster Risk Management & Accident Review Committee.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Plans and sets goals and standards for the W/WW division following the City Council and administrative directives.
- Attends meetings (Internal/External) on a weekly basis (DWU, TRA, DRC, Risk Mgmt./Safety Team)
- Receives and communicates information to and from customers, supervisors, subordinates, and other departments by various means regarding the water and sewer system.
- Resolves complaints of customers, supervisors, subordinates, and other departments by various means.
- Makes decisions involving installation, repair, maintenance, and operation practices during and after normal hours of operation (24-7).
- Oversees and participates in the training of subordinates.
- Keeps Director of Public Works updated on the events of the division.
- Assists other teams on committees in recommending policies and directives.
- Reviews, makes recommendations, or corrects Engineering plans and documents regarding water & sewer system improvements.
- Researches and tracks information relating to the water system for trends and planning purposes.
- Performs inspections of infrastructure installation and repair.
- Performs enforcement actions relating to Health & Safety Code ordinances related to public utilities.
- Reviews performance, sets goals, and implements training standards for the personnel within the division.
- Ensures reporting to State and Federal agencies are made in a timely and accurate manner.
- Prepares and submits Annual Operating Budget and tracks expenditures within the division.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Directly supervises two employees in the Water/Waste Water. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Education and/or Experience
One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
B - Water License issued by the TCEQ; B - Waste Water Collection III issued by the TCEQ; A valid Class C driver’s license with a clean driving record is required for this position. Driving is a requirement of this position.
The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits packeage to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbersemet and more.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Lancaster
Show moreHistorical Overview
The first settlement made in the Lancaster community was in September 1844 by Roderick Rawlins. Mr. Rawlins and other members of his party had secured "headrights" from the Republic of Texas. Read on...
Location
Located in the Southwest portion of Dallas County, the City of Lancaster is approximately 15 minutes south of Dallas and is well situated to access the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, one of the largest and most diverse in the nation. Read on...
Lancaster offers the perfect blend of open farmland, rolling hills, creeks, and woodlands, with home prices ranging from $160,000 to $600,000. Our community features tree-shaded neighborhoods, an excellent public library, a Senior Life Center, and over 600 acres of parks, including a municipal golf course and the Lancaster Visitors Center and State Auxiliary Museum.
Ideally located for commuting within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Lancaster provides easy access to major highways and is close to DART light rail, Dallas Love Field, and DFW International Airport. The city also boasts a regional airport and an industrial park with rail access. Educational opportunities abound with nearby campuses of Dallas College, Cedar Valley College, and the University of North Texas at Dallas, while the Lancaster Independent School District (LISD), the first district-wide STEM district in Texas, offers award-winning education.
Lancaster features diverse shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities, including a 100-acre Community Park with a recreation center, indoor aquatic facility, fishing pier, and outdoor athletic facilities, as well as the Bear Creek Nature Preserve. With a vibrant mix of amenities and a strong sense of community, Lancaster is the ideal place to live, work, and play!
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