The Role:

Performs administrative and supervisory duties in planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the delivery of water services related to water supply and distribution.

Day to Day:

• Oversees day-to-day operations of the water system. 
• Monitors work in progress and ensures quality and timely completion. 
• Evaluates overall water system performance; determines and recommends salary adjustments to reflect evaluations; makes recommendations on personnel management decisions related to recruitment, selection, promotion, discipline, discharge, etc. 
• Monitors personnel records for proper documentation of action taken; evaluates company performance, efficiency, and effectiveness. 
• Develops and prepares annual and long-range budgets. 
• Reviews company’s income and expenditures. 
• Plans for needs of system, projects, equipment, and personnel. 
• Plans costs for implementing new regulations. 
• Maintains ongoing fiscal soundness and accountability of department. 
• Prepares system work assignments and informs Foremen of project details. 
• Provides guidance and instruction on methods of installing new extensions and renovating existing systems. 
• Ensures efficiency and effectiveness as needed to maintain adequate levels of water service regarding supply, flow, volume, pressure, and quality at all times including during emergencies. 
• Obtains new and maximizes existing water rights; maintains orderly growth and system maintenance to meet water system demand. 
• Ensures compliance with all Federal, State and local requirements and deadlines regarding water sampling, construction, maintenance, etc. 
• Develops security measures to protect water system from natural and manmade threats. 
• Communicates regularly with the General Manager to discuss operational procedure and Water system concerns. 
• Recommends budgetary requirements and system improvements or other information relative to the water system's activities. 
• Generates water system operation and maintenance (O&M) manual and facility plan; updates plan and assures plan components include water system description, vulnerability analysis, emergency response plan, source protection plan, and standard operating procedures; utilizes plan to educate newly hired and promoted employees in daily operational and emergency procedures. 
• Establishes and maintains a system of records for all underground water distribution lines, which will provide for the immediate location of such underground facilities during routine or emergency operation. 
• Utilizes records in the determination of recommendations for replacement dates for preventative maintenance. 
• Conducts and documents water system evaluations; documents and evaluates vital system statistics against benchmarks of comparable utilities. 
• Generates report evaluating water rights, sources, treatment, storage, distribution, personnel, etc. 
• Makes recommendations for use of emerging technology and methods to increase effectiveness and efficiency. 
• Generates various department reports. 
• Conducts media interviews and directs public relations activities. 
• Generates, reviews and implements department codes, specifications, and standards. 
• Promotes public education through presentations, brochures, and update of department web page. 
• Reviews plat plans, site plans, and construction drawings for new developments to ensure compliance with Company and State standards and specifications. 
• Attends project planning, pre-construction and progress meetings. 
• Performs related duties as required. 

Come on your first day with:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Degree in Civil Engineering or related field; and six (6) years of progressively responsible experience related to public water system management, development, and maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Thorough knowledge of water supply and distribution systems. 
• Thorough knowledge of construction requirements for water distribution and pumping systems. 
• Thorough knowledge of State or Federal Regulations governing installation and maintenance of water systems. 
• Thorough knowledge of water quality laws. 
• Considerable knowledge of budget preparation and fiscal management. 
• Considerable knowledge of principles of supervision. 
• Working knowledge of interpersonal communication skills. 
• Ability to analyze water system(s), identify problems, and determine optimum solutions. 
• Ability to make accurate decisions in emergency situations where consequences of error could be costly. 
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. 
• Ability to plan and organize work of subordinate personnel. 
• Ability to evaluate employee performance and make related decisions for the good of water service. 
• Ability to enforce related policies, procedures, regulations, and standards without partiality. 
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with Elected Officials, public and private managers, subordinates, and the public. 
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license. 
• Must possess a Class III Water Operator Certification or obtain the same within one (1) year from date of employment. 

Physical, Environmental & Scheduling Requirements (Required if Applicable):

 
This position requires decision and leadership ability, at times in an emergency. The working environment is generally a favorable multi-person office.  Lighting and temperature are adequate.  Periodically the workload can be demanding in order to meet deadlines.