Chief Operations Officer Apply
POSITION OVERVIEW: Responsible for overseeing the policies and procedures for the following divisions of the utility that support daily operations: Engineering Services; Facilities Asset Management; and Operations/Treatment Plants. Works closely with the Directors and supervisory personnel of these divisions.
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Minimal
TOTAL POSITIONS SUPERVISED:
Directly: Three (3) Directors: Engineering; Operations/ Treatment Plants; and Facilities Asset Management
Indirectly: Seventy-five (75) employees: Engineering (23); Operations/Treatment Plants (23); and Facilities Asset Management (29).PRINCIPALDUTIES&RESPONSIBILITIES(ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS):
- AssiststheCEOwithoverallmanagementinthenotedareasofoperations.
- Directsthepreparationofshort-termandlong-rangeplansandbudgetsbasedon the utilitys goals and growth activities.
- Advises the Director of Engineering Services regarding capital project scheduling, funding, and construction delivery method options for optimal success.
- Advises the Director of Operations/Treatment Plants on strategies related to regulatory compliance and long-range planning.
- Advises the Director of Facilities Asset Management on identification of capital projects, operational reliability goals and expectations, and preventative maintenance strategies.
- Developsandimplementsproceduresandcontrolsthatpromotecommunicationand adequate information flows within divisions.
- SupervisesanddirectsthedivisionDirectorsandotherpersonnel.
- Keepsthe Senior Leadership teaminformedaboutkeyregulatory and operationalissuesandconcerns.
- Monitors, evaluates,analyzes,andcommunicatesoveralloperationalactivities to Senior Leadership team.
- Assists reporting Directors with the development and implementation of safetypracticesandguidelines required to provide a safe working environment for all employees.
- Works cooperatively with groups and individuals including theCity of Little Rock Mayor, City Manager, Little Rock Board of Directors, the public, and civic or regulatory groups.
- Develops and implementsprogramsthatmeetthe utilitysgoalsandobjectives.
- Establishes operating policies consistent with the CEOs directives and objectives and ensures execution.
- Ensures all activities are carried out in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and laws governing business operations.
- Followsestablishedworkproceduresandpractices.
- Undertakes any reasonable request within capabilities.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: Required:
- B.S.degreeinengineeringorrelatedscientificfield.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).
- Ten (10) years of engineering/operations experience.
- Six (6)yearsof management or supervisory experience. Preferablyasaseniorlevelmanagerinawateror wastewater utility of comparable size and complexity.
- A valid Arkansas drivers license.
- Knowledge of:
- Principles,regulations,andprocessforwastewatertreatmentandcollection.
- Capital Project planning, design, and delivery.
- Construction administration.
- Water/wastewater regulations and permitting.
- Computers using Windows-based word processing software. Knowledge of spreadsheet and database applications a plus.
Ability to:
- Be a dynamic, strategic, and collaborative leader.
- Scheduletasksfromvariousotherdepartmentsasrequiredtomeetdeadlines.
- Communicateeffectively,bothorallyandinwriting,withgovernmentagencies,consulting engineers, contractors, and the public.
- Prepareclear,concisereports.
- Makepresentationstostaff,regulatoryagencies,cityofficials,the Little Rock Water Reclamation Commission,andthepublic,as required.
- Documentprogramsandprocedures.
- Scheduleprojectsandmeetdeadlines.
- Supervise,communicate,andmotivatemultiple Directorssimultaneously.
- Make timely decisions required to lead multiple departments of utility operations.
- Think clearly under stressful situations.
- Be a collaborative, engaged member of the Senior Leadership Team.
This position has been evaluated as to whether a momentary lapse of attention may result in grave and immediate danger to the employee, coworkers, or the public. If the designation is yes, the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act (AMMA) of 2016 will govern working conditions. If no, the AMMA will not apply to the position.
Relocation to central Arkansas within 60 days of offer acceptance is required. Relocation assistance may be considered.
Inquiries regarding the position should be directed to: Angela Brooks, Director of Human Resources at 501.688.1437 or Angela.Brooks@lrwra.com.
To view a brochure about our Company, the community and to learn more about the position, please go to: https://www.lrwra.com/site/assets/files/1801/coo_brochure.pdf
In accordance with the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, candidates names and resumes may be made public at any point in this recruitment process.
