Local Manager II

Description

Alliance Water Resources is a growing water and wastewater contract operations company with an open Local Manager II position located in the Elsberry, MO area.

Plans, manages, organizes, and evaluates the operation of the water and wastewater treatment facilities, as well as aiding management in areas of expertise. This position has supervisory and administrative responsibilities.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise and/or participates in the operation of the water utility, including any ancillary operations, laboratory work, control systems, devices, billing functions, and all phases of maintenance and repair to ensure that day-to-day duties are successfully completed.
• Authorizes the purchasing of materials according to company guidelines; assists with client purchases as requested.
• Attends and/or facilitates monthly client board meetings; assures that the needs of the client are in compliance with contract obligations; implements policies set by the client.
• Prepares the draft annual budget; controls inventory and the expenditure of budgeted funds to ensure divisional goals are achieved.
• Plans, presents, and follows through on long-term planning and contract renewals per Division Manager's instructions.
• Evaluates work of supervisors and/or administrative staff, reviews 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.
• Administrates corporate policies and procedures according to specifications.
• Investigates and takes appropriate action in response to citizen or agency complaints or inquiries; develops, recommends, and/or initiates improvements to eliminate problems; directs remedial action as appropriate; settles disputes, as necessary.
• Oversee the accurate and timely preparation of paperwork including the reporting of monthly operating summaries, state permit reports, payroll timesheets, and any additional reports and invoices as required; receives reports and information required to meet divisional operating objectives.
• Directs and manages divisional projects to ensure that projects are completed according to specifications and that time commitments are met; reviews plans and specifications as requested.
• Ensures water and/or wastewater systems are in compliance with federal, state, local and company regulations; coordinates with regulatory entities to ensure compliance.
• Participate in professional waterworks 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

• Five years of progressively responsible experience relating to water and/or wastewater systems, including considerable supervisory experience.
• Three years of specialized training in water and/or wastewater
  • Or any combination of education and experience which would provide the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• DSII; Water Treatment C
• WW Treatment C
• Valid Driver's License with ability to obtain good standing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of proper operational practices, methods, and procedures related to water and/or wastewater treatment.
• Knowledge of effective supervisory practices and techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of equipment and material needs and maintenance practices and standards relating to water and/or wastewater treatment and distribution.
• Thorough knowledge of safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use and operation of motorized equipment, hand/power tools, water and/or wastewater handling and treatment.
• Ability to conduct laboratory tests as required and interpret findings; diagnose and assess operational problems and take appropriate actions.
• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions; to walk across rough terrain; bend, stoop, or twist as necessary and/or work in confined spaces.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; move or manipulate equipment weighing up to 100 pouns.to bend, stoop, or twist, as necessary.
• 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