Description

The City of Milpitas Public Works Department is seeking a Public Works Division Manager - Utilities to provide strategic leadership for operations and maintenance of the water distribution, sewer, and storm drain collection systems, under the direction of the Deputy Public Works Director. If you are an enthusiastic professional with a passion for public works, apply today! 

The Public Works Division Manager in Utilities will have oversight of 21 staff and an approximate annual operating budget of $6 million and works closely the Public Works Engineering divisions to deliver major utility capital improvements. This experienced, decisive, and capable Manager will play a critical role in overseeing and modernizing the operations of Milpitas' utility systems; focusing primarily on maintaining the drinking water system, storm collection systems, and sanitary collection systems which serve our community of over 81,000 residents. 

The ideal candidate for this role combines a deep understanding of the operations and maintenance of water distribution, storm and sewer collection systems with a proven history of exceptional leadership. The successful candidate will have a background in managing and developing staff, creating systems of accountability, and fostering a positive and inclusive work culture.

Examples of Duties:

• Plans, directs, organizes, managers and coordinates the activities of the Water, Sewer and Storm Water Utility division in the operation maintenance and minor construction of the City’s systems, and related appurtenances.
• Coordinates and collaborates with Public Works Utility Engineering on major Water, Sewer and Storm Water construction projects;
• Confers with assigned Maintenance Supervisor or Senior Public Work Lead Works responsible for Water, Sewer and Storm Water Utilities to review and discuss day-to-day operations and to plan activities for optimum effectiveness in personnel and material utilization; 
• Establish, advise, and review goals of Water, Sewer and storm Water Utilities operations with respective division personnel; 
• Develop, evaluate, and manage staff development and training programs for assigned staff;
• Ensure that department personnel conduct regular safety training, maintain accurate records of all training, and maintain a safe work environment;
• Propose, develop, and manage capital projects and contracts;
• Regularly update the asset management system for Water, Sewer and Storm Water Utilities;
• Prepare the division budget and assist in various budget development tasks including the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing; equipment, materials and supplies; administer the approved budget;
• Supervise, train, and evaluate supervisory and other assigned staff.
• Participate in recommending the appointment and termination of personnel; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with department/division personnel, coworkers, elected officials, professional peer groups, and the public. 

Requirements

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Experience: Eight (8) years of increasingly responsible experience involving the construction, maintenance and operation of water distribution systems, at least two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity; AND

Education: Education equivalent to completion of an Associate of Arts Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, or related field.

OR

Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in work involving construction, maintenance and operation of water distributions systems, at least two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity; AND

Education: Education equivalent to completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, or a related field. 

REQUIRED LICENSE/S AND CERTIFICATE/S

The following are required upon employment:

• When driving on City business, maintenance of a valid California driver’s license;
• Possession of a valid Water Distribution Operations Certificate (Grade D4 or above) issued by the California State Water Resource Control Board;

The following are required for continued employment in this classification:

• Possession of or ability to maintain a valid Water Treatment Operations Certificate (Grade T2 or above) issued by the California State Water Resource Control Board within one (1) year of employment;
• Possession of a valid Water Treatment Operations Certificate (Grade T3), issued by the California State Water Resource Control Board within eighteen (18) months of employment.
• Possession of a valid Water Distribution Operations Certificate (Grade D5), issued by the California State Water Resource Control Board within eighteen (18) months of employment.

Preferred certification/s:

• Possession of a valid Collection System Maintenance Certificate (Grade 3 or above) issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA).

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please attach an updated Resume or CV to your application in the Attachments Section. Failure to submit all required documents will result in disqualification from the hiring process, and your application will be withdrawn.