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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.\ Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential\ functions.\ Essential Functions Statement(s)\ Directs the day-to-day operation of the water and wastewater crews; assigns work to the various crews;\ monitors the progress of each work assignment daily; establishes priorities to deal with emergencies and\ unanticipated needs.\ Responsible for hiring, training, disciplining and evaluating employees to ensure that qualified talent is\ hired and retained within the division.\ Handles the day to day operations of the water distribution, and waste water collection functions under\ the Water-Wastewater division.\ Assists the Director of Public Utilities with planning and organizing the water division; assists with the\ planning of future short term and long term needs; assists in the preparation of a budget for this Division.\ Represents the water and wastewater division at various City meetings and addresses the public\ complaints.\ Compiles various reports regarding water and wastewater; provides information on such to the public,\ outside agencies, and to City of Miami management.\ Deals with Division personnel difficulties; handles difficulties that lead workers and their supervisors\ cannot handle.\ Provides technical assistance and consults with other departments on matters pertaining to water\ standards and maintenance; supervise and oversee compliance with Federal, State, and local water quality\ standards.\ Assesses requests for sewer and water billing adjustments and determines any adjustments needed.\ Serves as the Departments representative on various City or intergovernmental boards, committees, and\ panels related to the Department as assigned by the Director of Public Utilities.\ Attends meetings dealing with water and waste water matters such as DEQ, EPA, Oklahoma Water Resource\ Board, water reclamation, and water conservancy.\ Oversees the readings on all wells to ensure there are sufficient water resources to meet the need of the\ City.\ Schedules monthly water samples and quarterly draw downs to keep in compliance with DEQ.\ Plans projects for replacing water and sewer lines.\ Directs the proper draining and filling of city water towers to minimize potential issues.\ Analyze water/sewer systems and identify problems to determine optimum solutions; make accurate\ decisions in emergency situations where consequences of error could be costly.\ Supervisory Responsibilities:\ Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Citys policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities\ include interviewing, hiring and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work assignments; appraising\ performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing concerns and resolving problems.

Other Requirements:\ Considerable knowledge of water distribution and sewer collection systems;\ Knowledge of construction requirements for water, sewer, and pumping stations; hazards and precautions\ associated with trench work, and water and sewer line construction; State and Federal regulations dealing\ with installation and maintenance of water and sewer collection systems; water quality laws, water\ sampling methods and regulations; Responds to emergency calls 24 hours per day.