SALARY:  $5,307 - $6,779 per month DOQ
DATE OPEN:  Friday, January 4, 2008
DATE CLOSED:  Open until filled
TO APPLY:  Submit a resume and completed City of Redmond application packet via the online submission system. This is a 244 kb size file, and other options are available. (The application packet  is in the Adobe Acrobat format, and a minimum of Acrobat 4.0 is required. Obtain free Acrobat Reader to view/print.)

THE CITY OF REDMOND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER; The City of Redmond provides reasonable accommodation to those with disabilities.

Duties:
Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, plan, schedule and coordinate wastewater maintenance and operations activities for a sewage collection system with 200 miles of mains, 23 pump stations and over 4,000 manholes; supervise and evaluate nine (9) full-time and two (2) seasonal employees. Duties include, but are not limited to: inspecting, monitoring and evaluating needed maintenance and repair of the sewage collection system; assuring work complies to quality standards and contract specifications; overseeing inspection of new facilities and the development of specifications and standards; scheduling, motivating, supervising and evaluating the performance of assigned staff; hiring new staff, recommending promotions and salary increases, coaching, disciplining, and recommending termination of current staff when appropriate; communicating with a variety of City departments, outside organizations, local businesses and the public to address service complaints, concerns, issues and requests; prioritizing work, preparing work orders and assigning work to staff; monitoring work progress to assure safety, efficiency and work quality; identifying and resolving employee and workplace safety issues; preparing and monitoring assigned budgets; preparing and maintaining a variety of records and reports; purchasing equipment, materials and supplies; and performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Knowledge of: principles, practices and methods in the maintenance and operations of a public wastewater collection system; TV inspection equipment, hydraulic cleaning truck and vacuum truck; public works design and construction; general engineering principles; purchasing procedures and budget preparation; and applicable laws, codes, policies and procedures.
Ability to: communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; supervise and motivate field operations staff; instruct employees in safe and effective work methods and procedures; effectively use resources of personnel and equipment in operating and maintaining the sewer system; establish and maintain effective working relationships with all City staff, other agencies, and citizens; handle multiple priorities in an organized and effective manner; use personal computer and applicable software.

Education and Experience:
Any combination of equivalent to: two (2) years of college-level course work in a related field and five (5) years of wastewater maintenance and construction experience, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory capacity. Wastewater Collection System certification desired.

Licenses/Requirements:
Valid Washington State Driver’s License by date of hire, and driving record that meets city standards.

Working Conditions:
Work is performed in an office environment with fieldwork required to review projects and oversee employees. May be exposed to physical hazard from traffic or construction equipment during on-site inspection. Subject to 24-hour emergency call out.