Directly responsible for the JIPSD’s Department of Wastewater Services functions. Including but not necessarily limited to: maintenance/repair/oversight of: construction of collection systems infrastructure; construction of sewer lines; review of plans and specifications; management of engineers and developers to ensure proper design; associated public relations, and JIPSD’s Geographical Interface System (GIS). Expected to be able to provide hands on direction to the Assistant Director of Wastewater Services & Crew Chief and participate in rotation of “On-Call” status.

Responsible for the management of personnel as it relates to hiring, training, supervision & management, recognition & appreciation, coaching, counseling, discipline & terminations. Conducts, reviews, and approves all performance evaluations and personnel actions of Wastewater Services Employees in accordance with JIPSD Human Resources policies and guidelines. Ensures the Wastewater Services Employees are cross trained to meet operational demands. Promotes communication channels, teambuilding activities and initiatives to maintain a fair, positive and engaging work environment.

Prepares annual departmental budget; monitors expenditures and capital projects budgets; prepares cost estimates for district projects; develops and manages capital improvement projects; directs the preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, and contract documents. Works with Director of Finance to prepare grant requests and to administer wastewater grant programs. Submits proposal of fiscal budget to the District Manager for approval. Operates within and conforms to the approved Wastewater Services fiscal budget for acceptable performance.