3B83
PAY RANGE: N26
WATER ENGINEERING PROJECTS ASSISTANT MANAGER
(Construction)
(Design)
(Water Resources)
(Operations)
GENERAL DEFINITION
This is administrative engineering work directing, through subordinate supervisors, either the design functions for the Water Department's capital improvement and expansion programs; or the construction and inspection activities for the Water Department's plants, facilities and structures, or one of the following program functions: green stormwater infrastructure implementation, Bureau of Laboratory Services, watersheds, or planning and research. Coordinating and reviewing the activities of consulting engineers and the supervision of in-house engineers, architects, and technicians are of major significance to the work. Employees in this class report to the Water Engineering Manager, Water Engineering Planning and Research Manager, Chief Water Transport Operations Engineer, Laboratory Director or an administrative engineer.
ALLOCATING FACTORS: (The following conditions must be met for a position to be allocated to this class.)
1. These positions must be located in the Water Department.
2. Employees in this class direct, through subordinate supervisors, the design functions for the Water Department's capital improvement and the expansion programs; or the construction and inspection activities for the Water Department's plants, facilities and structures, or the operations for the Water Department’s wastewater collection or water conveyance programs.
TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
ALL SPECIALTIES
Participates with other department officials in prioritizing and scheduling capital and/or operating projects and ensures that they are consistent with sound engineering principles and cost effective practices related to the area of specialization.
Participates in meetings and collaborates with department managers to accomplish program goals; manages projects and contracts for services; makes recommendations and prepares budget proposals; may participate in the development of construction standards and procedures for capital improvements; confers with operational and design management personnel to ensure proper coordination between operational requirements and planning, design, construction and research activity.
Participates in divisional policy and program formulation for the area of specialization; implements division and departmental policies and programs; interprets and explains policies and programs to subordinates.
Confers with representatives of other departmental organizations, other utilities, and officials of City, State, and Federal agencies to discuss and resolve conflicts arising on various projects.
Reviews and provides training programs for new employees; initiates and reviews disciplinary actions and recommends corrective measures.
Performs related work as required.
CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTY
Plans, directs and coordinates the work of a large staff of engineers, technicians, and outside consultants engaged in the construction of capital improvement and rehabilitation projects including major plant work and related facilities, electrical, mechanical, and related systems, water and sewer projects, and the plant maintenance program; advises and directs courses of action to be taken to resolve complex engineering, architectural, and scheduling problems arising during construction.
Provides a final review and approval of the construction plans and specifications of major structures for appropriateness of construction standards, code requirements, compatibility with the existing facilities and accepted engineering and architectural procedures; discusses changes needed with departmental and consulting engineers where problems are not resolved by lower level engineering personnel.
Assigns and directs major construction contracts to in-house engineers, reviews the work of the engineering construction staff and provides final direction on recommendations made by the design engineers and outside consultants to insure compliance to standards and sound engineering principles; insures the timely completion of capital projects.
Reviews and coordinates the architectural, structural, civil, mechanical and electrical staffing requirements of complex projects and assures available personnel are utilized in the most cost effective manner.
DESIGN SPECIALTY
Plans, directs and coordinates the work of a large staff of engineers, technicians, architects, and outside consultants engaged in the design of capital improvement and rehabilitation projects including major plant work and related facilities, electrical, mechanical and related systems, drafting and water and sewer design, and the water pollution control maintenance program; advises and directs courses of action to be taken toward resolving complex engineering, architectural, and programming problems arising during projects.
Coordinates the preparation of designs requiring participation of different squads; sets work priorities; estimates time required to prepare designs and reviews the progress of designs.
Participates in the development of design standards for capital improvements; confers with operational and construction management personnel to ensure proper coordination between operational requirements and design and construction activity.
Assigns projects to subordinate in-house engineers or recommends that projects be given to consulting engineers.
Participates in the review and evaluation of qualifications of engineering and architectural firms.
OPERATIONS SPECIALTY
Plans, directs and coordinates the work of a large staff of engineers, technicians, and consultants engaged in the operations of transport of water or wastewater systems through related piping facilities, electrical, mechanical and related instrumentation and pumping systems; advises and directs courses of action to be taken toward resolving complex operational challenges as they arise in real time emergency response; Directs or recommends special studies and/or tests to improve, modify or adjust system efficiency and/or economy.
Provides guidance on the development of an operating budget for area of responsibility; assigns work projects to subordinate managers; directs or recommends special studies and/or tests to improve, modify or adjust system efficiency and/or economy.
Interfaces with departmental engineers, utilities, consultants, contractors and federal representatives on management and technical areas; coordinates the activities of maintenance personnel and other departmental staff with program activities during the expansion and renovation of program facilities, oversees and prepares reports for supervisory review.
Manages projects and contracts for services; makes provides guidance and recommendations and prepares budget proposals; may participate in the development of construction standards and procedures for capital improvements; confers with operational planning and design management personnel to ensure proper coordination between for operational requirements and planning, design, construction and research activities.
WATER RESOURCES SPECIALTY
Industrial Waste Assignment
Directs the monitoring and sampling of industrial waste discharged in the sewer systems and the administration of a sewage surcharge program; oversees preparation of reports to regulatory agencies; directs field investigations to determine sources of pollutants to sewer system; directs program to monitor pollutant loadings into water pollution control plants; manages program to regulate industrial discharges to sewer system through permits and enforcement actions.
Green Stormwater Infrastructure / Planning & Research / Watersheds Assignment
Directs engineering, planning and research activities for water, wastewater, and stormwater aspects within a water resources management program; develops policies and manuals for compliance and implementation of programs; monitors work progress and develops strategies to meet departmental goals; prepares reports for department management and other agencies.
Plans, directs and coordinates the work of a large staff of engineers, planners, scientists and outside consultants engaged in projects relating to stormwater management including green stormwater infrastructure, watershed management, source water protection, water quality assessment, water resources modeling, planning and research, drinking water management, wastewater, and climate change adaptation and mitigation programs and projects.
Laboratory Services Assignment
Directs engineering, planning and research programs for laboratory services; directs drinking water regulatory compliance monitoring program; ensures compliance with State regulations and permits; may oversee accreditation and regulatory requirements for laboratory testing; directs water distribution system, water quality and contamination warning system; may manage water main sampling and customer complaints, emergencies, and the regulatory compliance sampling program; may report for off-hour emergency response.
Plans, directs and coordinates the work of a large staff of engineers, scientists, technicians, and outside consultants engaged in projects relating process control laboratory functions, water quality assessment, and laboratory programs and projects.
Supervises the cross connection control group to protect the public water supply from cross connection hazards; liaises with division managers to determine services needed to meet department goals; manages contracts and prepares related reporting.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
ALL SPECIALTIES
• engineering economics and municipal financing methods and procedures as they apply to large water utility projects
• the principles and practices of budget and personnel administration pertaining to a water utility
• the latest developments in the field of water and wastewater utility programs and their effects on water utility design
• supervisory methods and techniques
CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTY
• modern engineering and administrative methods and techniques required to direct and/or coordinate the activities of a water utility construction program.
• modern management methods and efficiency techniques as they apply to the scheduling and control of major engineering construction projects.
• construction methods, techniques and practices including contractor capabilities, construction sequencing, and typical problems encountered in the construction process for large water utility projects.
DESIGN SPECIALTY
• the engineering theories, principles, and practices used in the development, preparation, and review of plans, designs, cost estimates, specifications, and other contract documents for the construction and alterations of large water utility construction projects.
• modern engineering and administrative methods and techniques required to direct and coordinate the activities of a water utility design division.
• modern management methods and efficiency techniques as they apply to the development, control, and production of major engineering design projects.
OPERATIONS SPECIALTY:
· the theories, principles and practices of hydraulic engineering as applied to water or wastewater transport.
· the operation of facilities, related structures, and equipment of the water conveyance or wastewater collection systems
· computer programs used with water transport systems, operation controls and data collection.
· current federal and state rules, regulations and standards applicable to water
transport systems.
· modern engineering and administrative methods and techniques required to direct
and coordinate the activities of a water operations field unit.
WATER RESOURCES SPECIALTY:
· the engineering theories, principles and practices used in planning and research programs related to laboratory services, industrial waste, watersheds and other related water resource programs
· civil and environmental engineering principles and practices applicable to water resources
· current federal and state rules, regulations and standards applicable to water resources
SKILL IN:
ALL SPECIALTIES
· evaluating the effectiveness of programs in area of specialization
· interpreting regulatory requirements in area of specialization
ABILITY TO:
ALL SPECIALTIES
• interpret regulatory requirements including federal environmental standards as they apply to major engineering projects and programs
· apply administrative, planning and engineering knowledge to complex engineering and operational problems
• develop and enforce divisional policies affecting engineering operations
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, consultants, government and regulatory agencies, and the general public
CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTY
• plan, coordinate and direct engineering and construction inspection programs requiring the coordination of a large number of engineers, technicians, inspectors, and outside consultants.
• apply engineering and administrative knowledge to resolve major engineering and construction problems.
DESIGN SPECIALTY
• plan, coordinate, and direct engineering and design programs requiring the coordination of a large number of specialized engineers, architects, technicians, and outside consultants.
• apply engineering and administrative knowledge to resolve major engineering and design problems.
OPERATIONS SPECIALTY
· directing multidisciplinary teams to fulfill water operations project goals and
deadlines for the City's wastewater collection or water conveyance systems.
· analyzing and evaluating engineering design or construction proposals for technical and economic feasibility.
· develop program and operational protocols to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
· develop and enforce divisional policies affecting engineering wastewater or water conveyance operations.
WATER RESOURCES SPECIALTY
· conduct and direct engineering projects and research requiring the supervision of subordinate professional and technical supervisors
· develop program and operational protocols to comply with applicable laws and regulations
· advance sustainability initiatives for the department
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Applications submitted by candidates for this class will be reviewed based on training and experience requirements as approved on 9/24.)
EDUCATION
ALL SPECIALTIES
Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering or architecture.
AND
GENERAL EXPERIENCE
ALL SPECIALTIES
Five years of engineering or architectural experience in a water utility planning, design, or construction, or water conveyance operations or water resources program function.
AND
SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTY
One year of experience at the second supervisory level directing the activities of a staff of engineers engaged in the construction activities for major water treatment or water pollution control construction projects.
DESIGN SPECIALTY
One year of experience at the second supervisory level directing the activities of a water utility design squad.
OPERATIONS SPECIALTY
One year of experience at the second supervisory level as a Water Transport Engineer 2 providing engineering and technical support services for a wastewater collection or water conveyance system.
WATER RESOURCES SPECIALTY
One year of experience at the second supervisory level directing the activities of a water resources program function in Industrial Waste or in the Planning and Environmental Services Division.
Classes which typically meet eligibility criteria for this class are:
3B72 Construction Engineer 2
3B79 Design and Construction Project Manager
3B82 Engineering Supervisor 2 (for Water Resources specialty)
PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.
LICENSES, REGISTRATION AND/OR CERTIFICATES
Registration as a professional engineer issued by the Pennsylvania State of Registration Board of Professional Engineers, if required by work assignment, or as a Professional Architect with the Pennsylvania State Board of Examiners of Architects, if required by work assignment, upon appointment and during tenure of employment as a Water Engineering Assistant Manager.
Possession of a Class A and/or Class E license for Water and Wastewater Systems Operators issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection if required by work assignment.
Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, if required by work assignment.
Class Established - 11/77
Spec. Revision
CSC - 2/98; Ad. Board - 4/98
Spec. Revision:
CSC – 10/20; Ad. Board – 11/20
Spec. Revision:
CSC – 12/20; Ad. Board – 1/21
Spec. Revision:
CSC – 10/21; Ad. Board – 11/21
Latest Spec. Revision:
CSC – 8/24; Ad. Board – 9/24
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