Classified Ad Title:
Assistant Director of Operations - Franklin ,TN
Post Date
6/24/2025
Expiration Date
9/22/2025
Details:
Employment Status: Full-time
Pay Rate Type: Salaried
Salary Minimum: $3,000.54
Salary Maximum: $4,236.04
Job Description: Starting Pay: $108,856 - $118,461/Annually
$4,186.77 - $4,556.20/Biweekly
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I. Purpose of Job
Provides operational and engineering support to the Water Management Director in the operations of the Department in the service division, water plant, and water reclamation facility and utility administration for daily operations and asset management. In absence of the Water Management Director, supervises all Divisions and Departmental staff.
II. Essential Job Duties
A. Assists Director
Assists the Water Management Department Director in planning, developing, implementing, and overseeing the operation of all Water Management Department services and programs.
Assists in drafting the response to requests from regulatory agencies.
Assists the Department Director with the preparation of operating and capital budgets as they relate to asset management of equipment replacement schedules.
Supervises, trains, and directs personnel, handling employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, and completing performance appraisals.
Develops, implements, and administers operating policies and procedures, and short- and long-range plans for the department.
Serves as the Departments point-of-contact for operational concerns regarding treatment or distribution/collection/reclaimed system.
Operates asset performance management system, interprets results and provides budgeting input based upon capital needs of the facilities, develops operational change considerations, and other modifications needed for compliance.
Certifies and process pay request for outside contractors performing contract work.
Forecasts and ensures that all future Water/Wastewater/Reclamation needs are met.
Acts as the technical project manager for facility capital projects concerning critical infrastructure and demanding schedules.
Manages Water Reclamation Facility and Water Treatment Plant employees.
Assists with the cost of service study in analyzing operating levels, evaluating additional staffing needs/shortages, and estimating future budgetary needs for capital equipment.
B. Water Department Operations
Assures department’s compliance to all necessary State and federal regulations and laws, e.g. TDEC, OSHA, TOSHA, and USEPA.
Works with the Assistant Director of Operations and Director to develop Capital Investment Projects (CIP) that support the continuous maintenance and operation of all department division systems and programs.
Prepares and maintains annual reports, engineering studies, and data for the Water Treatment and Water Reclamation facilities and various water/sewer projects, as assigned.
Maintains sufficient qualified staffing levels to ensure continuous operations of all divisions within the department to provide uninterrupted, continuous service.
Works with Divisions to enhance operations through trainings, process mechanical discussions, and compliance constraints, specifically continuing education requirements and implementable site-specific trainings to augment staff abilities.
C. Construction and planning
Assists the Department in the development of the annual Capital Investments Plan (CIP) for Water Management projects, coordinates Water Management projects with the Engineering Department.
Assists in the development and assessment of infrastructure and policy strategies to provide cost effective plans for water supply and wastewater management to meet the City’s future needs.
Responsible for the development, management, and implementation of long-range plans for water supply and wastewater improvements.
Manages the development of sanitary sewer basin models as part of the City’s continuous development requests.
Contribute to the long-range planning of the City and participates in various task forces and committees.
III. Other Job Duties
Performs other job duties as assigned.
IV. Primary Job Challenges
Manages staff to enhance the technical operational expertise of the Department through efficient operations, and transparent evaluations of infrastructure.
Acts as project manager for various facility projects and provides technical expertise on asset management and operational efficiency.
Provides planning guidance and assists in the overall long-term goals of the Department in increasing operational capacity as additional facilities and employees are added to Divisions.
V. Equipment Operated
General office equipment including computers, copiers, printers, fax machines, and telephone (desk and cell), vehicle for driving between facilities, and various laboratory equipment as needed. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Adobe/Bluebeam is a necessity and proficiency in ArcMap is preferred.
VI. Key Competencies Required
Job Content Knowledge:
Is very knowledgeable of water treatment/distribution and wastewater collection/treatment practices and methods. Has thorough knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the City and familiar with water/wastewater and engineering practices. Has thorough knowledge of State and municipal code, zoning ordinances, and City and State standard specifications affecting the implementation of the City's overall water management planning programs. Is well versed in OSHA, TDEC, and EPA regulations. Has comprehensive knowledge of the terminology, principles, and methods utilized within the department. Is knowledgeable and proficient with computers.
Effective, Positive and Professional communication
Strong ability to analyze conditions thoroughly and reach independent decisions
Knowledge of present, pending, and future Regulations
Engineering Skills
Ability to utilize computer applications and software capabilities
Leadership, Supervisory Skills
Ability to solve problems and prioritize
Knowledge of construction techniques and procedures
Knowledge of treatment plant and system operations
Mechanical Skills
Ability to blend Managements Skills with Technical Expertise
Commitment to Workplace Safety
Language Skills:
Read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Mathematical Skills:
Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Reasoning Ability:
Apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) at the highest level. Deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
Teamwork:
Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. Encourages others to express their ideas and opinions. Provides input into identifying and solving problems. Anticipates need of others for information about job tasks and work environment and provides it to them in a timely manner. Willingly assists others with job tasks when appropriate.
VII. Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical Demands: Performance of the essential duties of this job requires the incumbent to:
Must be remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.
Frequently move about inside the office/building to access file cabinets, office machinery, the public, etc.
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer, printer, and telephone.
Regularly positions self to maintain office area and items needed to complete daily tasks.
Regularly communicates information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Occasionally moves/transports up to 25 pounds.
Rarely moves/transports up to 100 pounds.
Work Environment: Performance of the essential duties of this job requires:
Occasional work near moving mechanical parts
Occasional work in high, precarious places
Occasional work with fumes or airborne particles
Occasional exposure to vibration
Occasional work in outdoor weather conditions
Occasional risk of electrical shock
The work environment is:
Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers; light vehicle traffic.
Job Requirements:
VIII. Qualifications
Education and Experience:
The required knowledge, skill, and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties are normally acquired through obtaining a Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in engineering from four-year College or university, including 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience, plus six to eight years of municipal water/wastewater operations and planning experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Certifications / Licenses:
Tennessee Professional’s Engineer License
Valid Driver’s License
Preferred Certifications / Licenses:
Tennessee Professional’s Engineer License
Tennessee Grade 2 distribution and/or collection licenses
Tennessee Grade 4 wastewater and/or water treatment licenses
