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Job Description
Job Summary
Join Our Team as Assistant Director for Utility Operations!
In this dynamic role, you will support the Director of Engineering/Utility Services, the position performs a variety of professional administrative and managerial duties in assisting the Director. The position performs both assigned and independent duties. The position requires coordination and implementation of a variety of Utility Operations, Customer Service, and Water/Wastewater Rate projects. This position serves as Acting Director in the absence of the Director, community liaison, staff liaison on various Commissions, and assists with community projects. Work requires the exercise of discretion in performing daily activities based on a complete knowledge of administrative policies and procedures and the City operations
Essential Job Functions- Performs analytic review of policies and procedures, recommending appropriate goals and objectives; implements approved policies and procedures
- Participates in intergovernmental issues and programs by attending official meetings, as required, to answer questions, provide information, and/or request resources
- Completes routine administrative functions and special assignments by preparing detailed reports and analysis, identifying, and recommending process improvements, and recommending alternatives
- Serves as Acting Director in the absence of the Director.
- Reviews, revises, and prepares documentation for procurement of annual purchases of commodities and contractual services and manages expenditure control, purchasing approval, and related contracts
- Coordinates projects related to all aspects of Utilities that may include research, data analysis, report writing, and presentations.
- Select, train, motivate and evaluate Utilities personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
- Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the division's annual budget; participate in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments
- Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Regular and dependable attendance is required.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may qualify. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:- Education: Work requires specialized knowledge in a professional or technical field. Work requires professional level of knowledge of a discipline equivalent to that which is acquired in a bachelor’s degree-level of study, preferably in Civil Engineering
- Experience: Five (5) or more years of management experience
- Licenses: Valid Driver's License required
- Certifications Required:
- Licensed Professional Engineer (preferred)
- TCEQ Water Distribution Class C or Wastewater Collections Class I or ability to get in one year.
The City offers a full range of benefits for full time employees, including, but not limited to the plans as defined in the Benefits Guide. Summary of Benefits
Closing Date/Time: 1/31/2025 5:00 PM Central - Performs analytic review of policies and procedures, recommending appropriate goals and objectives; implements approved policies and procedures
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Special Instructions
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Grand Prairie
Show moreWelcome to the City of Grand Prairie! We Live Life Grand here – about 200,640 residents call Grand Prairie home, and we’re still growing. Grand Prairie is the 16th largest city in Texas and the 125th largest city in the United States, but we still have small town values. We are rated the #1 Best Place to Retire in the U.S., 2nd Happiest City in Texas, 5th Best City for First-Time Home Buyers in Texas, 7th Safest Large City in Texas, and in the Top 50 U.S. Best Place to
Raise a Family!We have attractions that draw almost 10 million visitors a year to:
- Epic Waters Indoor Water Park showcasing 80,000 square feet of year-round water fun referred to as a “cruise ship on land”
- The Summit Active Adult Center with state-of-the-art fitness training, indoor infinity edge pool with lap lanes and exercise vortex, theater, game room, sauna
- PlayGrand Adventures (10-acre, all-accessible playground) is an exciting opportunity to provide a safe and fun playground experience for all ages and abilities (open late 2019)
- Firehouse Gastro Park restaurant downtown (conversion of historic Firehouse #1)
- Lone Star Park Thoroughbred Horse Race Track
- The Theatre at Grand Prairie concert venue
- Historic Uptown Theater in downtown
- IKEA, Living Spaces and the Premium Outlet Mall
- Traders Village
- Lake Joe Pool
- Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! And Palace of Wax
- Epic Central Park, a 172-acre park with five lakes, a Grand Lawn amphitheater, trails and a water and light show
- Chicken N’ Pickle
- Bolder Adventure Park
- The Epic Arts, Fitness and Entertainment Center with $1 million in cardio and strength training equipment, indoor walking/jogging track, group fitness and more
Grand Prairie recently welcomed more than 50 new restaurants and retail stores along SH 161, and development continues at a brisk pace. The city offers a vibrant lifestyle, with the best parks in the nation, more amenities than most, affordable to affluent housing and friendly neighbors.
City employees work hard to ensure Grand Prairie is known as an organization that creates Raving Fans by delivering world-class service. Our employee family and elected officials constantly live our values, aggressively move toward our vision and are always looking for ways to make the business of running a city even better.The hard work, positive input and optimism of all our city employees all play a key role in our success. We look forward to you joining our
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