Senior Member of Technical Staff
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The StaffPad has partnered with a rapidly growing city filled with gorgeoussights, technological advancement and an even brighter future aheadto help find their next Administrator of WastewaterSystemsTheAdministrator will have the pleasure of serving the scenic city ofChattanooga Tennessee! Chattanooga has been named byLonely Planet as the Best in the U.S. and 10U.S. destinations you need to see. Infact, the New York Times named Chattanooga one of the Top 45 Placesto go in the WORLD. And it s no wonder. Tucked between themountains of Southeast Tennessee, along the beautiful TennesseeRiver, Chattanooga is one of America s most breathtakingcities.Weare looking for an exceptional and proven leader for the Departmentof Wastewater Systems to lead change based on the Mayors OneChattanooga goals and values. The values are: 1) Serve others withurgency, 2) Treat others with dignity and respect, 3) Be a problemsolver, and 4) Do the right thing! We are not looking for a"keep the lights on" leader; only apply if youhave a growth mindset focused on continuous improvement forprocess, people, and technology.Grade:GS.24Department:PublicWorksLocation:MoccasinBend*Thisis an APPOINTEDposition*CLASSIFICATIONSUMMARYTheCity of Chattanooga seeks an exceptional and proven leader for theDepartment of Wastewater Systems. The ideal candidate will have ademonstrated track record of leading a responsive, agile, andhighly effective organization and the capacity to ensure thefundamental services and operations of the City of Chattanooga;advancing the Mayor s commitment to a high-performing government.They will be a central part of the City s efforts to maintainconfidence and faith in the day-to-day functions of city governmentand will be expected to build trust and engagement internally byleading with integrity and a people-first approach to thejob.TheAdministrator is responsible for providing strategic direction toand coordinating the tactical operations and compliance of theDepartment. The Administrator will exemplify superior managementand leadership skills and abilities, importantly includingextensive experience in collaborative problem solving andcontinuousimprovement.TheAdministrator will also understand and be committed to advancingthe Mayor s goals and values of One Chattanooga, and in providingexcellent public service to the community. The Department currentlyis responsible for managing the interceptor sewer system andwastewater treatment facility.ESSENTIALJOBFUNCTIONSManagesthe preparation and execution of the Departments operational andcapital budgets; authorizes expenditures; monitors expenditures andmakes required budget adjustments and approves a variety ofpayments, including contractualpayments.Establishesproject guidelines for department divisions and ensures compliancewith establisheddeadlines.Monitorsand participates in the timely, appropriate and adequate responseto citizen inquiries andcomplaints.Collaborateswith internal departments, applicable Boards and Commissions, taskforces, advisory groups, the general public, external agencies,contractors, attorneys and/or other interested parties tocoordinate activities, review work, exchange information andresolveproblems.Prepares,reviews, interprets and analyzes a variety of complex andmulti-faceted departmental information, data, contracts, plans,work requests, maps, technical publications, manuals, referencematerials, forms, schedules, calendars, surveys and reports; makesrecommendations based onfindings.Developsand oversees the organizational structure, the budget, and staffingof the Department of Wastewater, in coordination with the Chief ofStaff.Advisesthe Chief of Staff, the Mayor, and City Council on key matters ofWastewater and utilitiesissues.MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONSBachelors degreeandTwelve(12) years of experience in roles of growing scope, responsibility,and demonstrable results in the wastewater or a related field,including eight (8) years at the management level; or anycombination of equivalent experience andeducation;Advanceddegree in engineering, business administration, publicadministration, or a related field may be substituted on ayear-for-year basis up to two (2) years of the required twelve (12)years of experience as describedaboveKNOWLEDGEANDSKILLSExtensiveknowledgeofleadership and managerial principles; collaborative problem solvingand continuous improvement; budgeting principles; contractdevelopment, administration and management principles; strategicplanning principles; financial management principles; procurementprinciples and practices; project management principles andpractices; negotiation principles; and applicable Federal, Stateand Local laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, policiesand/or procedures; policy and procedure developmentpractices;Skillin leading change; collaboratively solving problems; directing thedevelopment of project plans; develop complex programs; present andobtain consensus on recommendations, processes, goals andsolutions; preparing and analyzing complex reports; comprehendingand reviewing financial information; making program decisions basedon financial considerations; interpreting and applying applicablelaws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, policies andprocedures; and conductingnegotiations;Demonstratedabilitytoexecute projects while balancing multiple and competing prioritieson tight deadlines, all while providing continual attention todetail and quality; Crated productive and fair partnerships withkey stakeholders to achieve planning goals and objectives;Effectively lead and manage organizational cultural change anddevelopment, comprehensively leading and energizing a diverse team;Highly effective communicator with maturity who demonstratescultural competence, active listening, and responsiveness to thecommunity, residents, and team members; and Visionary and strategicthinker who can lead and provide guidance on the critical andcomplexissues.FunChattanoogaFacts:Becauseof the diversity and quality of Chattanooga things to do, they vebeen added to the must-see destinations from theNewYork Times,Outside magazine,Travel+Leisure,Today Show,Southern Living,Garden & Gun,U.S. News & WorldReport and manyothers.Chattanoogais home to some of the most stunning residential communities andbreathtaking vacation rentals with views of the Tennessee river,waterfalls andmountains.TheChattanooga downtown attractions, hotels, restaurants, shoppingvenues and convention center are conveniently connected by a FREE,electric shuttle or you can try out their Bike Shareprogram.Thestunning Lookout Mountain is just six miles fromDowntownTakea cruise on the river in the historic Chattanooga Riverboat Co.SouthernBelleYoucan check out the city on a guided tour, choosing from a duck tour,walking tour or even a ghost tour!Chattanoogais also home to a wide variety of tourist attractions including:-RubyFalls-TheTennessee Aquarium-TheHunter Museum of AmericanArt-TheCreative DiscoveryMuseum-ChattanoogaGhost Tours,Inc.-RockCityGardens-TheChattanoogaZoo-TennesseeValley RailroadMuseum-FlyingCamp-TheCharles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor HeritageCenter-EscapeExperience Chattanooga andmoreSalary: $109,408 -$164,112FLSAStatus:ExemptSUPPLEMENTALINFORMATION:Thisis an APPOINTEDposition.Allemployees must maintain Tennessee residency from the date ofhire.This positionrequires clearance of a pre-employment background check and drugscreen.TheCity of Chattanooga, Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Incompliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City willprovide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals withdisabilities and encourages both prospective and current employeesto discuss potential accommodations with theemployer. INT
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