Glenbard Wastewater Authority, Assistant Executive Director

DESCRIPTION:

The Glenbard Wastewater Authority (“the Authority”) is seeking qualified candidates for the full-time position of Assistant Executive Director. The purpose of this position is to directly oversee the day-to-day management of the Authority’s capital improvement construction projects and related functions; and assist with preparing the Authority’s multi-year Capital Improvement budget.  In addition, the position directly supervises the laboratory services and environmental resources staff and operations; administers the safety and loss control programs and serves as purchasing coordinator; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Authority’s Executive Director, as well as other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manages, schedules, and monitors complex municipal wastewater plant infrastructure projects and tracks project budgets.  Prepares comprehensive reports.
• Reviews design drawings, specifications, cost estimates. and all related contract documents for a variety of infrastructure improvement projects.
• Provides day-to-day oversight of construction projects, documents construction activities, and processes progress payments, construction change orders, and claims.
• Makes decisions and/or provides input and recommendations on design, land development, or construction issues.
• Solicits, coordinates, and reviews work of professional consulting firms and contractors engaged in infrastructure related studies, designs, and construction oversight.
• Assists in the development and coordination of the Authority’s multi-year Capital Improvement Program (“CIP”), including developing project descriptions, preliminary budgets, and schedules.
• Makes presentations to the Authority’s Executive Oversight Committee and Full Board regarding progress and planning relating to the multi-year Capital Improvement Program (“CIP”)
• Direct supervision of laboratory services and environmental services staff, ensuring permit compliance; reviews work in progress; evaluates performance of assigned staff, serving as coach, mentor and facilitator for individuals and work teams.
• Coordinates activities with other divisions, municipalities, and outside agencies to manage various permits, plan reviews, etc. for various projects.
• Serves as purchasing coordinator, reviewing, and issuing bid packets and Requests for Proposals, and reviewing and recommending purchases requiring approvals.
• Serves as risk manager for the agency, arranging and scheduling safety training, staffing the Employee Safety Committee, updating policies, and managing claims in coordination with Glen Ellyn staff.
• Conducts and/or participates in public hearings and commission meetings, as needed, to explain program plans, provide subject matter expertise, and solicit input from the public and/or elected and appointed officials.
• Responds to public complaints regarding infrastructure projects and initiatives.
• Assists Executive Director with activities, operations, and services related to budget, administration, staff development and operations.  Seeks and supports continual improvement related to program outputs.
• Serves as Acting Director in Executive Director’s absence.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required. Professional Engineering License preferred.
• Must have minimum three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in infrastructure design and construction engineering.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience supervising and managing the work of contractors, consultants and/or in-house professionals is preferred.
• A Professional Engineer (PE) with registration in the State of Illinois is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience which demonstrates the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and practices related to the municipal engineering and construction. Previous field engineering/construction inspection experience is required.
• Valid driver’s license required at time of hire.
• Must be a self-starter, and possess the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a variety of stakeholders (e.g. residents, employees, senior management, and elected officials).
• Proven ability to think quickly on their feet and be able to use good judgment in effectively defining and solving problems.
• Must also be able to effectively delegate and prioritize work.
• The ability to prepare and present analyses and status of capital budgets and expenditures, and various engineering-related project reports.
• Must have outstanding project management skills.
• Candidates must be computer savvy, and have excellent MS Office software skills (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook). GIS and CAD skills are a plus.

General work schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Additional hours will be required from time to time depending on project workload.

SALARY/BENEFITS:

This is a full-time, exempt position with full benefits and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), a defined benefit retirement plan. Our comprehensive benefits package also includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life/AD&D coverage, flexible spending, transit, a 457 deferred compensation plan, paid time off, a wellness incentive program, and tuition reimbursement. Actual starting salary is negotiable, and will be dependent upon qualifications, experience, and professional achievement.  The current salary range for this position is $106,524 to $149,134 (Grade S).

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and employment application (click here) to applicants@glenellyn.org. Hard copies (faxed, mailed, hand-delivered) of resumes will be declined.

2. Applicants must indicate (Job ID: #31-24 Assistant Executive Director) in the subject line of their e-mail.

3. The selected finalist will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check, reference check, and a post-offer medical physical with a drug and alcohol screen.

4. To be considered for the first round of interviews, applications must be received by September 20, 2024, at 5:00 pm. The position is open until filled. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact Human Resources at 630-469-5000.

THE GLENBARD WASTEWATER AUTHORITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER