Local Manager I

Description

Alliance Water Resources is a growing water and wastewater contract operations company with an open opportunity for a Local Manager for our Rich Hill division.


Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm with Standby & On-Call hours.


This position has supervisory, technical, and administrative responsibility for a water and wastewater utility. The manager is expected to perform the following functions under the general supervision of a division manager.

Essential Functions:

• Supervises and/or participates in the operation of the water utility, including any ancillary operations, laboratory work, control systems, pumping stations, water mains, meter reading and devices, any billing functions, and all phases of maintenance and repair to ensure that day to day duties are successfully completed.
• Assists in short and long-term planning for the assigned division.
• Authorizes the purchasing of materials according to company guidelines.
• Attends and/or facilitates monthly client board meetings as required; assures that the needs of the client are met in compliance with contract obligations; implements policies set by the client.
• Assists in the preparation of the annual budget; controls inventory and the expenditure of budgeted funds.
• Reviews and evaluates the work of all employees.
• Reviews staffing needs, and recommends personnel actions such as hiring, salary adjustments, promotions, transfers, and terminations according to company policy and procedure.
• Performs inspections on all plant and ancillary operations including lift stations, pump stations, lagoons, wells and all related equipment to ensure accurate and efficient operation.
• Oversees and/or performs corrective and preventive maintenance to plant and equipment including repairing and replacing meters.
• Directs and/or assists in a variety of building and grounds maintenance activities including painting, cleaning, and restoration.
• Implements corporate policies and procedures according to specifications.

• Investigates and takes appropriate action in response to citizen or agency complaints or inquiries; initiates improvements to eliminate problems; oversees or performs remedial action in emergency situations; settles disputes as necessary.

• Completes paperwork in an accurate and timely manner including the reporting of monthly operating summaries, state permit reports, payroll timesheets, and any additional reports as required.

• Manages divisional operational projects to ensure that projects are completed according to specifications and that time commitments are met.

• Ensures water systems are in compliance with federal, state, local, and company regulations; coordinates with regulatory entities to ensure compliance.

• Participates in professional association(s), federal, state and/or local meetings to keep abreast of new technology.

• Assures that proper safety standards and precautions are followed; oversees effective safety programs.

• Maintains harmonious and effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, clients, representatives from other agencies, vendors, contractors, and the general public.

• Develops and successfully completes authorized management objectives on an annual basis.

• Promotes corporate business development by furnishing prospect leads, participating in client calls, site evaluations, proposal development and/or startup activities.

• Performs related duties as needed or assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or GED
• 1 year of specialized training in water desired
• MDNR DS II certification (Preferred)
• MDNR Wastewater C certification (Preferred)
• MODNR DW-B (Preferred)

• 5 years of progressively responsible experience relating to water and/or distribution systems

• 2 - 3 years supervisory experience or any combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of proper operational practices, methods, and procedures related to water treatment.
• Knowledge of effective supervisory practices and techniques.

• Thorough knowledge of equipment and material needs and maintenance practices and standards relating to water treatment and distribution.

• Thorough knowledge of safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use and operation of motorized equipment, hand/power tools, water handling and treatment.

• Ability to conduct laboratory tests as required and interpret findings; diagnose and assess operational problems and take appropriate actions.

• Possess an appropriate level certification in water distribution.

• Possess and maintain a valid license to operate appropriate vehicles as needed to provide service to customers.

• A person working in this job will need, on a daily basis, to:

• Work in all weather conditions; to walk across rough terrain, to lift up to 50 pounds; to bend, stoop, or twist as necessary.

• Move and/or manipulate equipment weighing up to 100 lbs.

• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

• Work in confined spaces