Utilities Manager-Water/Wastewater

CITY OF VALLEY CENTER, KANSAS

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Job Title : Utilities Manager FLSA Status : Exempt

Department : Public Works Water / Wastewater Division

Reports to : Public Works Director

This position, under the general supervision of the Public Works Director, supervises operation of the plant, equipment, and facilities to treat wastewater and water in compliance with United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE).

Lead the maintenance of water and wastewater facilities and equipment. Wage $62,878-$69,867 DOE

RESPONSIBILITIES

Primarily assist in the direction of operations, employees, programs, projects, and activities of the Public Works Water / Wastewater Division.

Assist in the direction of the Streets Department. This may include emergency direction such as storm clean up or snow removal.

• Actively assists divisions of Valley Center Public Works (VCPW) in areas identified above.
• Fill role of primary supervision of Water / Wastewater Department.
• Assists in the supervision and planning of the Water / Wastewater Division.
• Supervise and assist with the installation and maintenance of water and wastewater services, including connection / disconnection of water / wastewater services and water meter installation / replacement, including emergency events.

Also supervise water meter reading and record usage for utility billing purposes.

• Services are handled in a safe and timely manner with no leaks present once work is complete.
• Response time for connecting and disconnecting services meets department standards.
• Work is completed in a professional manner (quality finish work and any interaction with public is respectful).
• Meter reading is accurately completed in a timely manner.
• Participate and make recommendations in personnel matters including, but not limited to, interviewing, and selecting employees, appraising productivity and efficiency of employees, completing performance evaluations of their subordinates and offering advice and assistance when necessary, and handling employee complaints.
• Division personnel are provided with appropriate guidance and information.
• Knowledge and understanding of the VCPW activities are maintained.
• Employee’s performance appraisals are conducted in a thorough and timely manner. Employees are given feedback on their performance on a regular basis.
• Employee discipline is conducted when necessary, following the City’s Personnel Policy.
• Assist the Public Works Director with developing, revising, and enforcing organizational and departmental standard operating procedures, including department policies, safety rules, and regulations.

Analyze and assist in designing departmental work processes, operations, and construction project approaches to continuously address effective and efficient service delivery.

• Review department policies on an annual basis and make recommendations for revisions when necessary.
• Review procedures for revisions and identify / assist with writing new procedures when necessary.
• Provide training to staff in regard to safety or changes in procedure.
• Provide input and assist the Public Works Director with the Wastewater / Water Division’s budget, evaluations and hiring decisions.
• Budget requests are prepared within the expected time frame, is accurate and reasonable.
• Budget is monitored against actual expenses throughout the year, with the necessary reports and analyses maintained.
• Employee evaluations are completed and submitted to the Public Works Director in a timely fashion.
• Input is provided for hiring decisions, including participation in the employee interview process.

The incumbent has the fundamental duty to : (a) maintain acceptable standards of office conduct (b) come to work within defined work hours (c) perform all assigned responsibilities in a safe and appropriate manner and (d) maintain acceptable working relationships.

The incumbent is expected to do all assigned responsibilities. Additionally, on a rotational basis, must be on 24 duty (similar to on call).

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

A high school diploma or GED required. Verbal and written communications skills required. Understanding of the budgeting, planning and scheduling process preferred.

A valid state Class A commercial driver's license with a tanker endorsement and air brakes, or ability to obtain is preferred within 12 months of employment.

Tactful verbal and written communication skills are required.

Must have a minimum Class 3 Water or Wastewater Certification from KDHE. A Class 4 Wastewater and Water Certification from KDHE is preferred.

Must maintain each license by continuously meeting renewal requirements as set by KDHE. Ten hours of training every two (2) years is currently required.

Must have the ability to meet and interact with the public with effective and clear communication, both oral and written.

Must have a general knowledge of mechanics, wastewater testing equipment, wastewater collections maintenance and operation, wastewater treatment, minor electrical work, and computers with that ability to operate and comprehend Microsoft Office products, and SCADA systems.

Ability to use laboratory equipment, understand the results of tests and be able to perform adjustments as required. Ability to demonstrate flexibility in work environments, performing a variety of frequently changing tasks.

EXPERIENCE :

Experience in management of a municipal public works department or closely related field is preferred. 6 years of experience as water or wastewater operator or in a related field is preferred.

Experience can supplement education.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

Heavy equipment (trac hoe, backhoe, skid steer, and loader), dump truck, snowplow, basic hand tools, pumps, sampling equipment, motor vehicles and tractors, lawn equipment, and various other equipment.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands :

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform the following : transport oneself and needed materials to various job site locations within and around the City of Valley Center;
• lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently, and 80 pounds with assistance. Representative tasks include unloading and transporting bagged chemicals and carrying replacement parts and repair tools;
• crawl, push pull balance, climb using ladders and stairs, to make routine rounds, unload and transport chemicals, and maintain equipment located at some height above the ground;
• stoop, bend, reach, handle, finger, and feel while maintaining equipment; talk, hear, taste, and feel while communicating and diagnosing equipment malfunction;

see at near, mid, and far ranges and to perceive depth and distinguish colors.

• Representative tasks include driving and making rounds to detect incorrect water distribution operation; read information from and enter information into computers;
• read and interpret information from charts, maps, diagrams, gauges, meters, and computers; work shifts and overtime and be available for on-call duty as needed;

think and act with good judgment during emergency situations, such as unplanned events, power outages, and sudden mechanical failures.

Mental Demands :

• While performing the duties of this class, the incumbent is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills;
• observe and interpret situations; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve complex problems;
• use math and mathematical reasoning; perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines, on multiple concurrent tasks;

work with constant interruptions; and occasionally interact with city officials and the public, while not responding to unapproved directives from them.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $62,878.00 - $69,867.00 per year

Benefits :

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule :

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience :

water / wastewater : 2 years (Required)

License / Certification :

• Class 3 Water or Wastewater KDHE Certification (Preferred)
• Class A commercial drivers license (Preferred)

Work Location : In person

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