Water Construction / Distribution Manager

Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

This is the second of two levels in the Water Construction / Distribution Management series. Incumbents manage a defined function (in Water Construction or Water Distribution) including the supervision of staff and the development and implementation of internal procedures. Responsibilities may include providing input into the development of a budget; forecasting and monitoring revenues and / or expenses; implementing new systems and policies; developing and implementing internal procedures; representing the assigned function to internal and external stakeholders; and preparing operational and financial reports.

• PLEASE NOTE : THIS VACANCY IS LOCATED IN THE WATER DISTRIBUTION DIVISION OF THE GAS AND WATER DEPARTMENT.
• PLEASE NOTE : THIS VACANCY IS OPEN TO CURRENT CITY OF CLARKSVILLE GAS AND WATER DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES ONLY . YOU MUST BE EMPLOYED WITH THE CITY OF CLARKSVILLE GAS AND WATER DEPARTMENT FOR AT LEAST SIX MONTHS TO APPLY AND BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. APPLICATIONS NOT MEETING THESE REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Example of Duties

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions :

Manages staff to include prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.

Manages the day-to-day operations in assigned area of responsibility, which includes planning and coordinating projects and processes; developing and coordinating work plans; inspecting in-progress and completed work to ensure conformance with established standards; and monitoring compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, codes, and / or standards.

Reviews utility needs; prepares plans for future utility upgrades and related projects; coordinates construction and repair projects.

Assists in preparing and monitoring an annual budget; forecasts staffing, equipment, and material expenses; monitors and controls expenditures; submits budget recommendations.

Prepares, reviews, and approves a variety of operational records, reports, and plans.

Responds to various customer inquiries and complaints and resolves complex situations.

May have to work after regular business hours and respond to emergency situations.

Performs other related work as required.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Education and Experience :

High school graduate or GED equivalent.

Seven (7) years of progressive experience in area of assignment, including four (4) years of supervisory experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job's essential duties.

Licensing and Certifications Requirements :

Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License.

TN Grade 2 Water Distribution Operator Certification.

Backflow Assembly Tester Certificate. (Water Distribution only).

Supplemental Information

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS REQUIRED

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Knowledge of :

Managerial principles.

Advanced principles, practices, methods, and procedures in assigned area of responsibility.

Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations.

Project management principles.

Budgeting principles.

Construction principles.

Customer service principles.

Report preparation techniques.

Computers and related software applications.

Skill in :

Monitoring and evaluating employees.

Prioritizing and assigning work.

Implementing standards, goals, processes, and procedures.

With oversight, develop and monitor an annual budget.

Applying policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.

Providing customer service.

Developing construction and upgrade plans.

Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining operational records and reports.

Using a computer and related software applications.

Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisors, the public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required :

Feeling : Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

Fingering : Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

Grasping : Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Hearing : Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination sound.

Mental Acuity : Making rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.

Reaching : Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Repetitive Motion : Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and / or fingers.

Speaking : Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.

Standing : Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Talking : Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Visual ability 1 : sufficient to perform an activity like preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and / or extensive reading.

Visual ability 4 : sufficient to operate motor vehicles and / or heavy equipment, both day and night.

Walking : Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or move from one work site to another.