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Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
- Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Monitors, evaluates, and enforces Utility safety practices and procedures and takes corrective action where necessary.
- Reviews and prioritizes projects and work activities.
- Interprets and reviews compliance with applicable policies and procedures including Federal, State, and Local ordinances and regulations and responds accordingly.
- Monitors programs for effectiveness and accomplishment of goals.
- Uses automated data systems to schedule activities; and enter, retrieve, track, analyze, and monitor data.
- Reviews, analyzes, calculates, and interprets data and determines appropriate course of action.
- Sets priorities for work orders and coordinates accomplishment of the work to be performed.
- Orders and/or issues a variety of supplies, chemicals, and materials.
- Conducts periodic checks of facility equipment.
- Acts as liaison to coordinate activities with engineers, inspectors, divisions, and other City departments.
- Investigates and responds to citizens’ complaints and concerns.
- Writes technical specifications and reports.
- Responsibilities - Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: Responsible for the full range of supervisory duties including selection, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for dismissal.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of operations and maintenance of water and/or wastewater treatment plants, Water Distribution Systems, or Collection Systems.
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws.
- Knowledge of supervisory techniques and principles.
- Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of standard industry safety practices and procedures.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Ability to obtain knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
- Ability to train others.
- Ability to meet and maintain driver eligibility standards detailed in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program while driving personal and City of Austin vehicles on official business.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
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