Utilities Systems Manager FLSA
Status: Exempt
General Definition of Work
Performs
advanced technical work planning, organizing and directing water and sewer line
construction, maintenance and repair projects, coordinating work with other
departments and agencies, maintaining records and files, preparing reports, and
related work as apparent or assigned.
Work is performed under the general direction of the Utilities Director. Divisional supervision is exercised over all
personnel within the division.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required and are not
necessarily actual functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
Performs
duties in accordance with the City's keys to excellent customer service; acts
as a team or group leader in the implementation of adopted City outcomes and
goals
Organizes,
directs and manages division activities including maintenance, repair and
construction of the water and sewer utility
distribution and collection system.
Answers
questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and
takes corrective action as necessary.
Prepares
the division's annual budget; approves and monitors expenditures authorized in
the budget.
Initiates,
conducts, reviews, and coordinates needed personnel transactions including
recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, evaluation, promotion,
transfer, discipline, and termination in conjunction with SRU Management.
Develops,
implements and reviews division goals and objectives including those assigned
by SRU Management.
Provides
assistance to other City Departments and divisions.
May
be required to work outside normal work hours in on-call or emergency
situations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough
knowledge of the methods and practices of equipment and tools, construction,
repair and/or maintenance of water, sewer and utility facilities; thorough
knowledge of the practices and techniques of water and sewer system operations
and applicable laws and regulations; thorough knowledge of the occupational
hazards and safety precautions of the work and related equipment operation;
ability to prepare plans and detailed reports; ability to plan and supervise
the work of skilled, semiskilled or unskilled workers on a large scale over a
wide area; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
with associates, contractors, consultants, engineers and the general public.
Education and Experience
High school
diploma or GED and extensive experience in water and sewer maintenance and
construction, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements
This work
requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly
requires sitting and speaking or hearing and occasionally requires standing and
walking; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required
for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is
required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires
preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general
surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to outdoor
weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g.
business office, light traffic).
Special Requirements
Possession of or
ability to acquire Grade A Distribution, Grade IV Collection, Grade A Water
Meter and Cross Connection Control certifications within two years of
employment.
Possession of registration
as Professional Engineer is desirable.
Valid driver's
license in the State of