Water Utility Manager

This is a full-time, exempt position with the Carson City Public Works Department. Under general direction, manages, coordinates and directs the City's water production, distribution and meter functions; performs professional level oversight and expertise on difficult, complex and/or sensitive issues.

** This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. **

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive.  Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
 

• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of professional and technical support staff.
• Recommends selection of staff; trains staff and provides for their professional development; administers discipline as required.
• Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the division; prepares and administers the division's budget.
• Prepares or directs the preparation of requests for proposal, evaluates consultant qualifications and negotiates and administers contracts.
• Participates in long- and short-term departmental planning and policy formation.
• Contributes to the overall quality of the department's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures.
• Ensures that all Federal, State and local laws and regulations are satisfied in regard to assigned operations.
• Represents City in local and State-wide forums; makes presentations before various advisory committees, regulatory and community groups.
• Monitors and interprets changes in laws and regulations related to operations; drafts changes to ordinances and provides support testimony as required.
• Coordinates with contractors; schedules projects; provides technical advice; ensures that all work complies with contract specifications and applicable codes and standards.
• Directs the maintenance of accurate records and files and prepares a variety of periodic and special reports and correspondence.
• Drives a motor vehicle to attend meetings and visit various work sites.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with elected officials, public, contractors, and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
 
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering, biological/physical sciences, environmental sciences, or a closely related field; AND five (5) years of supervisory level experience in water operations; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.
 
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid Driver's License
• Professional Engineering License preferred

• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation, and the supervision of employees.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, work planning, organization, performance review and evaluation, and employee training and discipline.
• Principles and practices of developing teams, motivating employees and managing in a team environment.
• Principles, practices and techniques of water and environmental operations.
• Budget development and administration.
• Applicable laws, codes and regulations; computer applications related to the work.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals, at all levels of responsibility, in person and over the telephone, where relations may be confrontational or strained.

• Developing effective work teams and motivating individuals to meet goals and objectives and provide customer services in the most cost effective and efficient manner.
• Overseeing a broad-based water operations, maintenance and repair program.
• Preparing and interpreting a variety of documents, including contract specifications, sketches, diagrams and written reports and correspondence.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Interpreting, applying and explaining complex policies, codes and regulations.
• Setting priorities, coordinating multiple activities and meeting critical deadlines.
• Reading and interpreting plans, specifications and contracts.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
 

1. Unclassified employees are "At Will" and as such, may be terminated at any time for any reason, or no reason.
2. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
3. Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency. 
4. Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment. 
5. New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation which cost the new employee $52.25 and a drug/alcohol screen which costs $36.50.  Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug/alcohol screen. 
6. Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.  All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment.  Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.  For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.ucis.gov 
7. Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.