Organization: |
City of Bellevue
| Job Category: |
Engineering and Technology
| Job Type: |
Full Time
| Country: |
USA
| State/Province: |
Washington (WA)
| City: |
Bellevue
| Post Code: |
98004
| Salary and Benefits: |
$101,647.08 - $140,314.92
| Post Date: | 08/10/2017 |
Bellevue Utilities is a future-focused, agile, and knowledgeable organization providing valued, sustainable services to the community, for current and future generations. Our Mission is to actively support public health and safety, quality neighborhoods, a healthy and sustainable environment and economy by effectively managing drinking water, wastewater, storm and surface water, and solid waste. We are currently looking for an Assistant Director, Engineering to join our team. As Assistant Director you will be responsible for delivery of the Utilities' capital improvement program (CIP). In addition, you will perform highly responsible and complex technical and policy work, assisting the Deputy Director and Director of Utilities in the leadership and management of this department. You will report directly to the Utilities Deputy Director and serve as member of the leadership team of the department.
Bellevue is a dynamic, international and multicultural, future-focused, diversity driven, high performing City. Our Council vision is: "Bellevue welcomes the world, our diversity is our strength." We value all employees and their contributions. The City invests in its employees and encourages and rewards employee growth and development by building on our commonalities and our differences. Bellevue is noted for its diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. We work collectively to make it a place where you want to work, live and play. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: KEY FUNCTIONS
Provide leadership to the Utilities Department: Implement City's and Utilities' vision and mission; Support Utilities Strategic Planning; Ensure quality of services, sound financial performance, and customer satisfaction; Manage resolution of major departmental issues; Create collaborative work environment and open communication; Model core values, work rules, and Utilities Department culture; Support department leadership team decisions and understand organizational dynamics. Manage Utilities Engineering Division: Provide leadership and management oversight of the division which is comprised of primarily technical staff (Engineers, Project Controls Specialists, Construction Inspectors, Technicians, Scientists, etc.); Lead budget development, analysis, and monitoring for Engineering Division; Provide leadership and management of the following programs: Project management of Utilities CIP (~$30-40Million/year); Design of Utilities CIP; Construction management for Utilities CIP and private development projects; and Project monitoring and controls of Utilities CIP ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Assistant Director works with Deputy Director and Director to develop department policies by identifying regional and local policy needs; identifying/recommending policy options for City management and Council; develops programs/procedures to implement policies. Reviews and obtains proper interpretations, where necessary, of the laws, rules and regulations affecting operation of a multi-faceted utilities system. Establishes and maintains a working environment conducive to positive morale, individual style, quality, creativity, and teamwork. Oversees a team of engineering managers responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, and developing staff in the areas of capital project management, design, and construction. Allocates, directs, motivates and evaluates division personnel to ensure employees growth and accountability. Uses performance data objectively to maintain and improve Utilities' functions. Establishes and leads results oriented innovation and continuous process improvement projects. Plan, develop and implement programs; identifies program outcomes, budgets, processes and priorities; obtains resources via budget, contracting, inter-local agreements, etc. Negotiates and administers contracts and professional services agreements with contractors, consultants, and franchise operators. Develops interdepartmental and/or partnerships with outside stakeholders. Prepares and presents oral and written reports and responses to the department director, City Council, or other city departments, the Environmental Services Commission, regional committees and subcommittees, and the public, as required. This position may serve as Acting Director in the absence of the Deputy Director and Director of Utilities. Reporting Structure: The Assistant Director, Engineering, works under the general supervision of Deputy Director and/or Director of Utilities. This position exercises supervision over professional, technical, and support staff, either directly or indirectly through supervisors, as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in civil engineering, environmental studies, water resources management, public administration or related field. An MS Engineering or MPA is preferred. Eight or more years of progressively responsible managerial and administrative experience in public utilities systems. 10 years management of planning, design and construction programs for municipal utility facilities; with at least 5 years of experience in each utility (water, wastewater, stormwater), for a program of similar scope/complexity (at least $15Million/year Capital program value). (highly preferred) Experience/knowledge about Utility operations and maintenance and environmental issues associated with utility work is highly desirable. Washington State Professional Civil Engineering license. Or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS Demonstrated knowledge of and experience using the principles, standard methods and practices of the operation and maintenance of water distribution systems, sewer collection systems, and stormwater flow control and conveyance systems required. Experience with water and wastewater treatment, reclaimed water systems, and water resource policies preferred. Knowledge of water system hydraulic principles, and demonstrated experience in water system optimization including energy conservation and efficiency. Proven ability to plan, supervise and coordinate long range technical and administrative programs. Knowledge of public utility project planning, budget development, design methods, alternative project delivery methods, contracting principles, project change management, and value engineering principles. Ability to express self clearly, complete, and concisely, orally, and in writing. Ability to listen and question effectively to better understand customer/employee needs and requests to ensure mutual understanding. Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to various audiences. Ability to communicate effectively and encourage people to accept changes in the organization. Ability to model positive attitudes towards change to reassure others. Ability to interpret legislation, rules and regulations. Demonstrated understanding of federal and state regulations for public utility systems of the size/scale of Bellevue Utilities. Understanding of City's political environment and sensitivities; and proven ability to function effectively within that environment. Demonstrated experience representing politically sensitive or otherwise high profile Utility issues to elected body and executive manager (City Manager) Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department employees, other City departments, community officials, citizens, State and Federal officials. Proven success in a collaborative environment, working with Financial and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) stakeholders to achieve Utility objectives. Demonstrated experience successfully negotiating terms for collaboration with other jurisdictions/entities. Successful experience in public engagement. Proven ability to plan, assign, review, and supervise the work of direct reports. Ability to provide leadership, counsel, motivation and constructive performance reviews to staff, securing their respective commitments to the department's goals. Proven success as a leader, based on input from past subordinates, peers, and supervisors. Ability to create team environment in which information and trust flows freely both up and down the workforce.
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