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SUMMARY: The City of Worcester seeks qualified applicants for an ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF WATER OPERATIONS for the Water Operations Division within the Department of Public Works & Parks. Under the direction of the Director of Water Operations, the position will work with staff to maintain and improve the existing water system infrastructure of the City and ensure reliable, safe, clean and abundant service to the residents and businesses of the City. The employee will be responsible for assisting with the construction, operation, maintenance and repair of the City\'s water distribution system and metering system. Bilingual and multilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. SALARY RANGE: \$87,451-\$115,085/yr.; full-time, exempt, with an excellent benefits package. DUTIES: \ Manage, direct, instruct and train the staff tasked with operating and maintaining distribution and metering systems; organize, assign, supervise, and inspect the work of assigned employees involved in the construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of the City\'s distribution and metering systems \ Maintain standards for service, safety, technology, and sound civil/water distribution engineering through daily, weekly, and long-term operational policies and practices; work and coordinate closely with other Water Division sections including engineering, supply/pumping, and filtration \ Assist the Director of Water Operations with public records requests, plan review, permit review, applications for service, and other office related tasks as assigned; maintain professional and productive communication between other DWP&P Divisions and outside departments \ Make recommendations for capital equipment purchases, operational budget management, and consults with senior DPW&P administration for capital system updates; identify infrastructure deficiencies that limit the ability of the Division to carry out its service-based mission and develop mitigation plans and repair plans with in-house staff or with contractors as needed \ Receive, investigate, and follow through on complaints from the general public \ Observe personnel at work to ensure safe working conditions and takes action to correct unsafe work procedures \ Attend and participate in staff meetings, vendor meetings, and neighborhood meetings; follow and adhere to department or City government rules, regulations, policies, and procedures \ Follow progress of work, check efficiencies of employees, and make recommendations to the Director for personnel adjustments as necessary to obtain proper flow of work and optimum performance \ Anticipate or investigate causes of delay or inadequate performance and takes corrective measures; make recommendations for improvements in procedures or methods to increase effectiveness and reduce costs \ Maintain discipline, morale, and harmonious personnel relations; respond to emergency calls for repair of water breaks in buildings, water services, water mains, hydrants, and other water appurtenances REQUIREMENTS: \ Bachelor Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a related field OR; any equivalent combination of education, training and 10 yrs. experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position may be substituted at the City\'s discretion \ MA Water Operator License (D3) with the ability to obtain a D4 within 1-year of hire; valid Driver License; 7 yrs. experience in water distribution operations and maintenance; knowledge and experience with GIS & asset management systems PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: \ Master Degree Civil or Environmental Engineering or related; Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certification or Professional Engineer (PE) License \ 5 yrs. experience as a direct manager; 5 yrs. experience in a municipal setting; 10 yrs. experience working with water systems \ Knowledge of surface water supply systems, high flow pump ng systems, and large-scale metering systems