Assistant Director, CMOM

Job DescriptionSalary Range: $106,856 - $172,039 Salary Grade: 28 FLSA: ExemptPurpose of Classification: The purpose of this classification is to serve as the primary contact for DWM divisions and regulatory agencies regarding the Consent Decree. Essential Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Manages, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; compiles and reviews timesheets; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures. Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; prioritizes and schedules work activities to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to management; and assists with the revision of procedure manuals as needed. Coordinates departmental programs, activities, and initiatives to ensure compliance with various environmental requirements found in the Consent Decree; and assists the Director in providing strategic planning for the Consent Decree including reviewing and revisioning policies, procedures, plans and programs as well as short-term and long-range goals and objectives. Acts as an intermediary between the Director and the federally mandated Consent Decree (CD) programs including: CERP- Sanitary Sewer Overflow Contingency and Emergency Response Plan, SEP- Supplemental Environmental Project Stream Clean Up Plan, MMS-Maintenance Management System Program, OSARP- Ongoing Sewer Assessment and Rehabilitation Program, PASARP- Priority Area Sewer Assessment and Rehab Program, Financial Analysis Program, System Wide Sewer Mapping Program, System Wide Flow and Rainfall Monitoring Program, System Wide Hydraulic Modeling Program, Systems Training Program, FOG--Fats Oil and Grease Management Program, and the Infrastructure Acquisition Program. Monitors program requirements and deadlines to ensure compliance with mandates, and identifies opportunities to accelerate progress and completion; provides day-to-day oversight for Consent Decree programs, particularly those which span CIP and Watershed general operations; functions as central point of decision making for all Consent Decree questions from internal and external stakeholders, particularly the CMOM Coordinator and contracted program management team; and reviews plans, reports, spreadsheets, and other documents to confirm compliance with consent decree schedules and goals, and prepares executive summaries as necessary. Assists Director or leads briefing sessions for the CEO, Board of Commissioners, Law Department, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to convey program status and any necessary adjustments; and participates in external stake-holder meetings, e.g., USEPA, Georgia Environmental Protection Division, other regulatory agencies, and citizen forums and town hall meetings. Maintains an overall progress/future activities timeline for Consent Decree;and coordinates semi-annual and annual reports to EPA outlining a 6 month forecast that is achievable and in compliance with Consent Decree goals. Attends Annual EPA/DWM Compliance Review Meetings to provide and receive source information. Directs staff in Consent Decree and CMOM related projects and activities. Develops and implements budget for assigned areas. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Civil, Chemical or a closely related Engineering degree; eight years of progressively responsible management experience related to large scale sanitary sewer system which includes three years of management experience for a comparable sized utility; experience working on EPA Consent Decrees required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.