Description

The City of Oklahoma City is the 20th largest city in the nation and serves approximately 694,800 residents in a four (4) county, 621 square mile area. Twenty-two (22) City departments provide a wide array of municipal services and programs. Additionally, municipal trusts play a significant role in the operations of major facilities and services. One of the trusts, the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust (OCWUT), was created to lease, operate, maintain, improve, and finance the utility systems. The current OCWUT 5-year capital improvement program (CIP) is in excess of $1.79 billion.

 The City of Oklahoma City, Utilities Department, is one of the largest City departments with over 800 employees, ten divisions, annual budget of $850 million, and provides water, wastewater, and solid waste management services. We serve over 1.4 million residents in central Oklahoma delivering an average of 100 million gallons of water each day through retail and wholesale service connections. Eighteen cities and rural water districts contract with Oklahoma City. The treatment and distribution system consists of two water treatment plants, four wastewater treatment plants, 4,000 miles of water pipe and 3,000 miles of sewer pipe. The Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust (OCWUT) was created to lease, operate, maintain, improve, and finance these systems. It also has a 50-year contract with the federal government to operate, maintain, repair, and replace water and wastewater facilities at Tinker Air Force Base. Oklahoma City relies on water from two sources, the North Canadian River supply, and the Southeastern Oklahoma supply. Canton, Hefner, and Overholser Reservoirs receive water from the North Canadian River. The Stanley Draper Reservoir receives water from the Atoka and McGee Creek Reservoirs located in southeast Oklahoma via a 100-mile, 60-inch pipeline. In 2019, OCWUT began constructing the second 100-mile, 72-inch Atoka Pipeline to provide additional capacity. OCWUT continuously plans for future water supply needs and has secured additional water rights in southeast Oklahoma from the Sardis Reservoir in the Kiamichi River basin. The construction of a 30-mile pipeline connecting the Kiamichi River to the existing water supply system is anticipated to begin within the next five years. The Utilities Department has talented, committed staff, engaged leadership and is seeking a forward-thinking, effective leader to be its next Utilities Engineering CIP Manager.

This classification is located in the Capital Improvement Project Execution Section of the Engineering Division of the Utilities Department within the City of Oklahoma City and reports to the Utilities Deputy Director of Engineering. The primary purpose of this classification is managing and implementing multiple Utilities Department capital improvement programs, supervising professional, technical, and administrative staff, and serving as the primary City contact regarding the planning and execution of large, complex capital improvement programs. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develops overall budgetary goals, management of work projects, and objectives for each Capital Improvement Project.
• Manages the capital improvement budget program from conception design through project closeout including providing phase updates on associated programs and addressing current and future needs.
• Plans, organizes, assigns, and reviews all projects delegated to subordinate staff.
• Participates in and oversees the development of plans and specifications for utility engineering projects, cost estimates, schedules and workplans.
• Ensures engineering projects comply with plans and specifications by developing and maintaining standard specifications and details. 
• Maintains and updates execution-related portions of the quality management system to ensure projects are executed in conformance with the division’s quality management system. 
• Implements engineering and construction contracts.
• Provides technical expertise to subordinate staff in diverse work units.
• Remains up-to-date on current regulations to improve engineering methods and procedures.
• Ensures coordination with the appropriate operations divisions (e.g., Water Quality), other City departments, and other external agencies for the project execution and alignment. 
• Attends and presents to various boards, commissions, Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust (OCWUT) and City Council as required.
• Establishes, interprets, and recommends policies that may impact both department and City-wide operations.
• Serves as point-of-contact to engineering consultants, architects, contractors, developers, internal staff, and the public to exchange technical information on utility engineering.

VETERANS PREFERENCE

Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement. 

INTERESTED CANDIDATES MUST APPLY NO LATER THAN: Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

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Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering. 
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience with water and wastewater system engineering practices and principles.
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in the field of utility engineering.
• Possession of a Professional Engineer’s License issued by the State of Oklahoma or a state having reciprocity with the State of Oklahoma.
• Possession of Project Manager Certification preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience with complex system and data analysis to develop maintenance requirements for staff and recommendations for capital improvement projects. 
• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience implementing condition assessments of water and wastewater systems. 
• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience designing and reviewing water distribution and treatment plant projects and/or wastewater collection systems and treatment plant projects. 
• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in contract administration and project management to include large capital projects programs.  
• Possession of a valid Driver License (Operator).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of engineering design practices, techniques, materials, equipment, cost estimates and budgets relating to water and wastewater utilities work.
• Knowledge of program planning with a broad professional and technical background. 
• Ability to develop long-range plans and evaluate work accomplishments. 
• Ability to read and interpret plans, construction documents, identify errors, non-compliance, prepare and monitor project budgets and expenditures.
• Ability and willingness to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of and skill in applying administrative, financial, and managerial concepts and principles.
• Knowledge of and skill in interpreting or explaining the rules, laws, and regulations governing the field of engineering (civil, mechanical, and/or environmental).
• Knowledge of regulations guiding water and wastewater utilities (Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality regulations). 
• Skill in supervising the planning, development, and construction of utility engineering projects and in ensuring compliance with all applicable guidelines and regulations, including the Oklahoma Competitive Bidding Act. 
• Skill in verbal and written communication and ability to respond to complex, technical engineering questions and problems.  
• Skill in supervising the work of professional, technical, and administrative staff.
• Skill in the use and development of standard procedures or other quality management system documents.
• Skill in negotiating engineering contracts and construction change orders.
• Skill in project development, management, scheduling, monitoring, setting priorities, interpreting technical documents, and analyzing data.

COMPETENCIES

• Execution and Results: (1) Sets well-defined and realistic goals and high standards of performance for self or self and others; (2) displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward performing work; (3) completes assignments in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner, and delivers results; (4) works with minimal supervision, is motivated to achieve, and demonstrates responsible behavior; (5) demonstrates understanding of all aspects of the job and application of accrued knowledge in carrying out duties and responsibilities; technical knowledge; skill in the techniques, equipment, procedures, and work required; (6) recognizes opportunities and takes action for improvement to programs, policies, procedures, practices, and processes; (7) understands and is able to apply the principles, methods, and tools of quality improvement; (8) collects, examines, analyzes, and interprets data from a variety of sources; (9) makes data-driven recommendations/decisions and achieves results; (10) effectively achieves results through others to achieve the Department or City's mission.
• Judgment: (1) Plans, coordinates, and executes business functions efficiently, effectively, and in a fiscally responsible manner; (2) identifies risks and develops and implements measures to avoid, mitigate, or minimize those risks; (3) makes effective, timely, well-informed, objective, and transparent work-related decisions; (4) exhibits emotional maturity and stability, effectively manages conflict, and remains optimistic and calm during stressful situations; (5) uses resources effectively to achieve results aligned with organizational priorities; (6) applies understanding of financial management/budgeting principles to ensure decisions are fiscally sound and responsible and in accordance with policies, procedures, processes, rules, regulations, and laws; (7) makes business decisions that drive positive, fiscally responsible performance; (8) manages ambiguity, business insight, financial acumen, makes decisions using data and insight that achieves the best outcome for the department and City.
• Teamwork/Team Oriented: (1) Recognizes, values, and leverages the ideas, opinions, and perspectives of others; (2) participates willingly and effectively as a team lead or team member; (3) builds consensus; fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust; (4) collaborates with others to accomplish goals and objectives and achieve results; (5) expresses facts, ideas, messages, and information (technical and non-technical) to individuals or groups clearly, concisely, accurately, understandably, with honesty, tact, and diplomacy and in a manner that is appropriate for the intended audience; (6) actively listens, clarifies information as needed.
• Customer Centric: (1) Demonstrates commitment to public service; (2) serves and satisfies internal and external customers in a timely and effective manner; (3) establishes, commits to, and maintains high standards for producing quality work products and being responsive to customers; (4) supports the Department/City's mission; develops and executes strategies with the customer in mind.
• Strategic Thinking: (1) Thinks conceptually, imaginatively, and systematically; (2) envisions the future; (3) defines the vision, direction, and goals; (4) develops a road map for achievement; (5) anticipates change and plans for it; (6) considers long-term value and consequences; (7) influences others to achieve results; (8) understands where the organization is headed; knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work; (9) aligns business strategies to long-term success of the City; (10) sets the vision, direction and compelling course of action; (11) operates effectively within the systems, programs, policies, procedures, codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations of the organization; (12) knows industry and stays ahead of best practices; (13) understands the political environment, management priorities, staff roles and responsibilities, and grasps external factors impacting the organization; (14) identifies when issues need to be escalated to higher authorities and effectively alerts appropriate officials.
• Leads Through Influence: (1) Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; (2) gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals; (3) works with others towards achieving agreements that may involve exchanging resources or resolving differences; (4) understands the concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to a work effort including those actively involved; (5) leads through influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome (positive or negative).
• Commitment to Continuous Improvement: (1) Recognizes opportunities for improvement with regard to programs, policies, procedures, practices, and processes; (2) understands and is able to apply the principles, methods, and tools of quality improvement; (3) collects, examines, analyzes, and interprets data from a variety of sources; (4) makes data-driven recommendations/decisions and achieves results.
• Agility: (1) Values collaboration, communication, and feedback and is flexible and open to new ideas; (2) learns rapidly and transforms learning into action; (3) examines processes and practices to perform work most effectively; (4) demonstrates courage and willingness to take calculated risks; (5) assesses readiness; proposes new approaches, methods, and technologies plans, implements, and evaluates change in a transparent, positive, and thoughtful manner; (6) exhibits emotional maturity and stability, effectively manages conflict, and remains optimistic and calm during stressful situations; (7) rapidly adapts to change and leads others through change, while producing tangible results and identifying new opportunities.
• Talent Development: (1) Provides tools, materials, equipment, and resources; (2) provides performance feedback, coaching, mentoring, encouragement, and support; (3) discusses personal and professional goals; (4) provides formal and informal learning and development opportunities that support achievement of personal and professional goals; (5) attracts and develops talent; (6) manages performance throughout the department or City; (7) sets the leadership tone for area of responsibility.  Note:  This competency is not applicable for employees who are not supervisors.
• Inclusive Leadership: (1) Fosters a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where individual differences are valued, and employees feel a sense of belonging; (2) seeks to know and learn about others; welcomes diversity in ideas, perspectives, and thoughts; understands and respects values, attitudes, and beliefs of others; (3) seeks to build diverse teams through inclusive hiring practices (ensures opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds and demonstrates a commitment to hiring the most qualified candidates); (4) cultivates engagement, team building, collaboration; (5) instills trust; (6) recognizes contributions and celebrates accomplishments; (7) promotes the advancement of all employees including those of marginalized identities (e.g., coaching, mentoring, providing personal and professional development opportunities); (8) actively participates in and encourages others to participate in diversity and inclusion programming and/or training; (9) strategically integrates inclusion into business practices and decisions; (10) demonstrates respect, inclusiveness, understanding, tact, diplomacy, and professionalism in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with others; (11) effectively manages one's own feelings and emotions; (12) builds diverse teams, promotes advancement of marginalized employees, participates and encourages participation of I&D initiatives.   Note:  This competency is not applicable for employees who are not supervisors. 

SAFETY SENSITIVE STATUS

This job classification has not been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Primarily inside, outside occasionally, exposed to heat, cold, humidity, rain, etc. 
• Local travel occasionally to conduct engineering field inspections.
• Out-of-town travel occasionally to attend meetings, conferences, seminars, etc.
• May be expose to intermittent or continued loud and incessant noises from machinery and construction equipment.
• May be exposed to large amounts of dust or other irritants.

Note:  Typical City employee working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. However, working hours vary (may require work to begin before 8:00 a.m. and/or end beyond 5:00 p.m., and/or may require work on weekends and holidays), and are subject to change, based on the duties and location of the position and the business needs of the assigned work unit/department. REMOTE WORK - One day, per week (dependent on projects). 

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Near vision enough to read standard office correspondence, including the fine print found in specification books and on reduced copies of maps, plans, etc.
• Hearing enough to identify factors such as the location of vehicles and equipment or when equipment is malfunctioning.
• Manual and finger dexterity enough to operate standard office equipment and to produce hand-written and electronically generated correspondence.
• Speech and hearing enough to communicate in-person and by telephone, two-way radio, etc. 

Note:  The working conditions and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. 

OTHER DETAILS

Pay Method:  City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either via direct deposit or pay card.

Former Employees:  If this position is open to external applicants and you are a former employee, you must be eligible for rehire to participate in any selection process. If you are unsure of your rehire status, please contact the Human Resources Department at (405) 297-2530. If your rehire status has been coded “Not Eligible,” “Eligible 3,” or “Conditional,” you will need to request a review of your rehire status through the Human Resources Department’s Employee and Labor Relations Division.

Background Investigation, Drug Testing, Physical Examination:  Upon a conditional offer of employment/acceptance of position, the City of Oklahoma City will conduct a criminal history background check for external applicants. Applicants will be provided contact information for any third-party reporting agencies used to collect background information in connection with conditional offers of employment.   

If the position accepted includes a driver license (commercial or non-commercial) Job Requirement, the City of Oklahoma City will obtain a Motor Vehicle Report for internal and external applicants. 

If the position accepted is safety sensitive and/or a driving position, internal and external applicants will be provided a copy of the City of Oklahoma City's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy prior to being directed for a drug test.

If the position accepted is cyber security sensitive, internal and external applicants will be subject to a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Interstate Identification Index (III) Fingerprint Background check.  Additionally, employees in this job classification must complete Level 4 Security Awareness Training and pass an online certification test.

Important Application Information: Completing the supplemental questions is a requirement (questions are visible when applying online). Applicant responses to supplemental questions must specifically answer the questions asked and be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume. Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to supplemental questions have not been provided.

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