Deputy Director of Public Works, Division of Water & Sewer (Appointed/FT/Benefits)

Job Description Summary: Serves as Deputy Director of the Harford County Department of Public Works, Division of Water and Sewer, assisting the Director with overall responsibility for the administration, planning, engineering, operation, and maintenance of the County's public water and wastewater utility systems. Assumes responsibility and authorization in signing record plats, construction drawings, public works agreements, invoices, purchase requisitions, overtime and leave authorizations and Personnel Action Authorizations in the Director's absence.

Job Description Summary:

Serves as Deputy Director of the Harford County Department of Public Works, Division of Water and Sewer, assisting the Director with overall responsibility for the administration, planning, engineering, operation, and maintenance of the County's public water and wastewater utility systems. Provides leadership for utility operations, capital projects, budgeting, personnel, and regulatory compliance, and serves on behalf of the Director as assigned or in the Director's absence. Work is performed with considerable independence and is evaluated based on the effective management of assigned programs and the achievement of departmental goals.

Job Description:

Salary Range: $88,528.00-$171,868.00

BUDGETED SALARY: $130,000 - $140,000

Essential Duties:

(The following examples illustrate the work performed in the positions in the class. Positions may require some or all of these examples depending on the organization of work within the department. The list is not inclusive. A position may require duties not listed, if necessary, to accomplish the work of the department.)

• Oversees the operation, maintenance, administration, planning, and engineering of the County's public water and sewer utility.
• Oversees development of the Division's annual operating budget proposal, and the annual capital improvement program proposal. Advises the Director on these budget proposals. Presents and defends these budget proposals to the Administration and to the County Council.
• Assists the Director in formulating departmental policies and procedures. Attends executive or departmental meetings with the Director, or in his stead, with authorization to make presentations or express opinions relative to departmental functions and responsibilities.
• Attends Council meetings, public hearings, zoning hearings, community association or civic group meetings with the Director or in his stead, on matters of public water and sewer or controversial issues.
• Handles extensive, diverse and critical contacts with public contractors, developers, other agencies and civil groups, as well as coordination with State and/or Federal review, approval and funding agencies. Keeps the Director apprised of all public works projects and issues as required.
• Assumes responsibility and authorization in signing record plats, construction drawings, public works agreements, invoices, purchase requisitions, overtime and leave authorizations and Personnel Action Authorizations in the Director's absence.
• Coordinates personnel matters within the Division. Oversees and reviews recruitment actions and hiring recommendations. Studies the organizational structure of the Department making recommendations to the Director for changes in personnel, methods or techniques to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the Department. Communicates and interprets policy decisions to Division level staff.

Years of Experience:

Ten (10) years of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience, preferably government oriented, five (5) years of which shall have been at a supervisory level with full administrative responsibilities.

Education:

Completion of a Bachelor's Degree Program from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a related Engineering discipline.

Certifications, Licensures, and Examinations:

• Possession of a valid Class "C" non-commercial driver's license with no more than three (3) points. Be advised this position requires a valid driver's license.
• Possession of a professional engineer license issued by the State of Maryland will be required. Applicants with appropriate experience and licensing from another state will be considered for the position but will be required to obtain reciprocal licensing from the State of Maryland within one (1) year of appointment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of engineering theories, principles, practices, and standards applicable to the assigned area of specialization.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering design, construction, environmental regulations, and modern engineering methods applicable to public works programs and infrastructure projects.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering economics, capital improvement planning, infrastructure financing, and the fiscal principles associated with public works projects and facilities.
• Extensive knowledge of public administration, organizational management, and operational practices related to public works programs and services.
• Thorough knowle