DIRECTOR OF FIELD OPERATIONS at City of St. Peters, MO in St Peters, MO, USA

Job description

• The City of St. Peters is seeking a dedicated and experienced Director of Field Operations to oversee the development, operations, maintenance, and repair of the City's Sanitary Collection Systems and Water Distribution Systems. This leadership role ensures the efficiency of internal inspections, maintenance, and repairs to water and sanitary sewer infrastructure while supervising a team of Field Operations and Utility Locate employees.
• Normal Shift: 40 hours a week, M-F (typically 7:00-3:30p)

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and leadership to Field Operations and Utility Locate staff, including hiring, evaluation, and scheduling.
• Oversee budget preparation and financial management, ensuring operational activities align with budgetary guidelines.
• Develop and implement administrative policies, regulatory actions, and capital purchase decisions.
• Ensure proactive maintenance and rapid response to equipment and infrastructure needs.
• Address resident inquiries, concerns, and complaints with a focus on excellent service.
• Lead long-term planning efforts to enhance utility programs, personnel, and equipment.
• Ensure the department's emergency operation plan is fully implemented with all materials and equipment in a state of readiness.
• Manage procurement, construction, and professional services contracts effectively.
• Maintain compliance with City safety standards and all applicable regulations.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or lawfully authorized alien worker.
• Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering or related field and five (5) years of experience in management of municipal utility related Public Works maintenance and construction, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Missouri Professional Engineer license or valid Professional Engineer license and obtain Missouri Professional Engineer license within one (1) year.
• Considerable knowledge of wastewater collections systems and water distribution systems; construction, rehabilitation and proactive maintenance of these systems; and State and Federal permitting as it relates to collections and distributions systems.
• Advanced knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database computer ap- plications programs.

Skills

Required

• Supervision and leadership
• Administrative policy development
• Proactive maintenance and rapid response
• Customer service
• Long-term planning
• Emergency operation plan implementation
• Contract management
• Compliance with safety standards

Benefits

• Competitive Salary:Market-based pay structure with step placement determined by qualifications and experience
• Retirement & Financial security:Missouri LAGERS L-6 defined benefit pension plan (with Rule of 80), 457 deferred compensation plan, Roth retirement savings option, and retiree health coverage
• Leave & Holiday benefits: Vacation (up to 6 weeks), sick leave, 12 paid holidays and 1 personal day
• Health & Wellness:Medical, dental and vision coverage options; City-paid Life and AD&D insurance ($50,000); long-term disability; voluntary supplemental insurance options, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Preventative Care Time Off
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA):medical and dependent care options
• Education Support:Tuition reimbursement (up to 6-8 classes per year)