Essential Functions:
- Manage, direct, and implement strategies and objectives to meet the goals of the Engineering Department and the District.
- Through District staff, manage the capital improvement and replacement program including planning, design, and construction activities for all sewerage facilities.
- Responsible for educating the Board of Trustees on planning, design and construction contracts prior to authorization and fund appropriation.
- Direct the management of District compliance programs to ensure operational functions are performed in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations.
- Direct and coordinate the review and construction inspection of residential and non-residential development projects related to sanitary, storm or combined sewer system.
- Coordinate engineering and construction activities with other Departments.
- Establish and monitor department policies and procedures.
- Prepare, monitor and manage the department budget to assure efficient use of District funds.
- Establish and maintain communication with employees, various stakeholders and their related organizations.
- Respond to stakeholders regarding inquiries into complaints, project status or general information.
- Respond to the media regarding engineering projects.
- Assure that the District's engineering project records are properly maintained.
- Participates in strategic planning for the entire District, offering an engineering perspective to the process.
- Understands the District's industry, its relationships with federal, state and local governmental bodies, and the stakeholders' expectations for District performance.
Additional Responsibilities
May perform related duties as required or as delegated by the Executive Director.
The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District provides comprehensive wastewater and storm water management services to residents and businesses in both St. Louis City and County. As one of the most recognized employers in the region and a fixture in the downtown area, MSD employs over 900 individuals in a wide-range of roles including skilled crafts and laborers, engineering, information technology, finance, human resources and administration support. We invite you to be part of the team!
