POSITION OVERVIEW:

Responsible for planning, scheduling, designing, technical review, contract administration, and inspection of reclamation facility and conveyance improvements. Participates in long-range developmental projections as required for budgeting and funding operations. Supervises personnel in a manner consistent with utility policies and procedures.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

• Works with funding agencies to fulfill application requirements.
• Prepare and update the annual capital budget.
• Prepare and present recommendations to commission, as required.
• Identifies required improvements to conveyance and reclamation facilities.
• Assists in the formation and administration of policies used to protect the interests of the utility and the rate-payers.
• Oversees engineering design and construction administration services for asset renewal and improvements, and new infrastructure and extensions generated by in-house personnel and subcontracted engineering firms.
• Supervises project team members including individual project performance reviews.
• Provides engineering technical support to internal departments as required.
• Provides support to external stakeholders, as required.
• Oversees procedures to maintain accurate records of improvements and/or changes to assets.
• Establish and maintain effective teamwork working relationships with fellow employees, customers, and the general public.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Follows established work procedures and practices.
• Follows safety practices and guidelines.
• Undertakes any reasonable request within capabilities that is for the good of the community and the utility.

 LEVEL OF SUPERVISION RECEIVED (minimal, regular, general, and daily):

Minimal

TOTAL POSITIONS SUPERVISED:

Direct supervision of a total of three (3) employees - Two (2) Project Engineers and one (1) Project Administrator.             

Indirect supervision of five (5) employees.

Total of eight (8) personnel within the section.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

Required;

• B.S. degree in civil, environmental, or related engineering. 
• Registered Professional Engineer.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in design and construction of municipal water/wastewater improvements.
• 3 years supervisory experience.
• Ability to supervise, communicate, motivate, and lead project team members.
• Ability to work with consultants and staff on capital improvement plans and facility upgrades while observing regulatory requirements.
• Ability to plan, design, and administer collection system and facility improvement projects, especially with regard to hydraulic capacity and wet weather events.
• Ability to schedule tasks from various other departments as required to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effective both orally and in writing with government agencies, consulting engineers, contractors, and the general public.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise reports.
• Ability to make presentations to LRWRA staff, regulatory agencies, city officials, and the public as required.
• Ability to document programs and procedures.
• Ability to schedule projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to proofread and edit.
• Ability to read maps and construction plans.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Arkansas driver’s license.

This position has been evaluated as to whether a momentary lapse of attention may result in grave and immediate danger to the employee, coworkers, or the public.  If the designation is yes, the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act (AMMA) of 2016 will govern working conditions.  If no, the AMMA will not apply to the position.

This position has been evaluated as to the mandated wearing of a company uniform during working hours.