§ 154-1. Additional qualifications of the commissioner of watershed management; additional duties of the commissioner of watershed management.

(a)

In addition to the general qualifications set forth in section 2-221, the commissioner of watershed management shall possess a bachelor's degree in engineering or public administration and five years of senior level, supervisory experience in at least one of the following fields: water purification and distribution; wastewater services; sewer operations; and storm water engineering. Such experience may be in either private employment or previous government employment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

(b)

In addition to the duties related to the administration of the department of watershed management, the duties of the commissioner of watershed management shall include:

(1)

Planning and oversight of the strategic direction for the operations of water purification and distribution, wastewater service, sewer operations, and storm water management;

(2)

Ensuring that the city complies with all federal and state regulations regarding water management;

(3)

Identifying potential environmental issues and developing strategies to effectively respond;

(4)

Ensuring the city is aware of proposed environmental standards, trends and technologies; and

(5)

Providing engineering reviews and design and construction management services on capital improvement projects.

(Ord. No. 2002-71, § 53, 9-16-02)