Deputy Director, Stormwater Management in Conyers, Georgia at Rockdale County, Georgia

Job Summary

The employee will assist the Director in organizing, planning, monitoring, and providing management oversight for the activities in the various divisions of the Stormwater Management Department. Duties include managing financial and customer services, civil engineering, regulatory compliance, stormwater infrastructure maintenance and construction, as well as monitoring staff activities to ensure that adequate, safe and efficient stormwater management services are provided. This position will assist in the formulation and implementation of departmental budgets, policies and procedures as well as providing oversight for operations and support staff. Will assist in making recommendations on operational and managerial problems, address departmental funding requirements, and provide proposals for programs and capital improvement projects.

Essential Function
Essential Functions: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Plans organize and assigns work to division managers; evaluates and provides feedback to subordinates; rewards or disciplines as necessary.

Provides oversight of the departments by enforcing policies, procedures and methods for the operation and maintenance of drainage infrastructure systems, and directs and manages the work of the department's employees.

Assists Director in maintaining quality control by responding to and resolving difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries or complaints, providing continuous efforts to improve services, streamlining work processes, and working cooperatively to provide quality customer service.

Assists in the preparation of a tentative budget for the department and divisions by predicting the funds needed for staffing, equipment and material, and monitoring and administering the expenditures of allotted funds to strive for the most effective use of funds.

Assists in the planning, coordinating, implementing, monitoring and evaluation duties for permit compliance and retention for the implementation and annual reporting for the Phase II MS4 Stormwater Program and any requirements for the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (District) plan related to stormwater and watershed planning.

Assists Director with identification and oversight of capital improvement projects by collaborating with engineering and other staff in supervising the master planning, design and construction of all phases of drainage improvement projects; developing and reviewing staff reports to capital improvements; evaluation, selection and administration of outside engineering and consultants.

Assists Director with long range plans and cost estimates regarding new regulatory issues or requirements by offering technical and administrative support on research.

Assists Director with presentations to the Board of Commissioners.

Monitors implementation of County policies and compliance with Federal and State regulations. Oversees the construction plan review and specifications provided by contractors.
Routinely assesses effectiveness of services; recommends and implements changes.

Prepares management reports and presents them to the Director of Stormwater Management, staff and other departments by researching or relying on consultants and staff in drafting comprehensive reports, presenting information to supervisors for input, and forwarding information to the requesting body.

Manages and supervises contract administrative duties by negotiating and recommending contract terms, evaluating performance, ensuring compliance with warranty and contract agreements, meeting with responsible parties to receive project specifications.

Works with section supervisors to determine if responsible parties are meeting contractual obligations, working with consultants and engineers to assist in evaluating services, and recommending decisions based on the information gathered.

Responds to employee grievances; interviews, hires, evaluates, and disciplines employees. Exercises independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
Monitors legislation and develops policies with programs to ensure compliance with laws and regulations; participates with various County teams and committees; researches and responds to questions raised by Board of Commissioners.

Add itional Duties:
The employee in this classification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Broad knowledge of stormwater management, drainage infrastructure, floodplain management, site development, utility operations, and other closely related technical fields.

Knowledge of all applicable federal and state rules and regulations, applicable local safety practices and procedures, and county ordinances.

Knowledge of market trends, operating and preventative maintenance practices. Knowledge of principles and practices of budgeting and budget formulation.
Knowledge of strategic planning practices and procedures to ensure the financial resources of the stormwater utility meet the needs of the county.

Knowledge of local, State, and Federal regulations pertaining to stormwater management and environmental protection.

Knowledge of engineering, permitting, construction, and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure and best management practices (BMPs).

Skill in process improvement evaluation and implementation. Skill in oral and written communication.

Skill in project management and meeting deadlines.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county officials, employees, government officials from other jurisdictions, professional engineers, contractors, and the public.

Ability to evaluate the details of a problem while maintaining goals and objectives of the department. Ability to effectively communicate the principles of stormwater drainage infrastructure and design. Ability to exhibit diplomacy, patience, and a sense of humor in the public participation process.

Ability to listen effectively, decide on the best course of action, and exercise strong leadership to ensure prompt compliance.

Ability to be customer-oriented in prompt responses to customers.

Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in an office. The work requires intermittent periods of sitting, standing, walking and a willingness and ability to work extended hours on an on-going basis.
Minimum Qualifications

1) Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, civil engineering technology, environmental engineering, construction management, or a closely related field.

2) Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering and/or public works administration, including at least three (3) years of experience involving management of a variety of programs and supervision of a sizable professional, administrative and maintenance staff.
Preferences

1) Local government experience in one of the fields described in #2 of the "Minimum Qualifications" section.

2) Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission (GSWCC) Level 1A or higher

3) State of Georgia Professional Engineer (PE) registration.