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JOB SUMMARY:
The Utilities Director is responsible for all systems connected to the collection, distribution, and treatment of water and wastewater for the Town of Johnstown. The Utilities Director manages direct reports, coordinates and oversees contractors, and maintains all personal licenses and training required for the role. The Utilities Director acts as the project manager for the installation of water and wastewater treatment plants, tanks, pipelines, and other related utilities infrastructure.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required. The Town of Johnstown retains the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of the job at any time.
- Manage department operations by providing leadership and guidance.
- Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of various procedures and methods, and recommend improvements when necessary.
- Work closely with Plant ORCs (Operator in Responsible Charge) and personnel for compliance with the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.
- Ensure compliance with State and Federal water and wastewater permits.
- Develop and implement department goals and objectives.
- Provide accurate and timely data for the preparation and submission of raw water accounting reports to the state.
- Lead the execution and management of department contracts for maintenance, capital projects, and other services, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and budget adherence.
- Development of departmental budgets by recommending appropriate staffing levels, forecasting additional funds, equipment, materials, contracts, and supplies.
- Supervise personnel by selecting and hiring new employees, coordinating training for department personnel, evaluating work performance, coaching employees, and recommending disciplinary action when necessary.
- Serve as the department liaison by meeting with residents, business owners, consulting engineers, contractors, vendors, outside organizations, other department managers, directors and Town Council; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
- Manage infrastructure master planning and development of water and sewer system.
- Establish and maintain water and wastewater emergency management plans with ORCs.
- Direct major infrastructure capital projects.
- Monitor the progress of the department’s strategic objectives and assist with the implementation of Town Council’s strategic plan.
- Assist with plan reviews for new development.
- Prepares written reports as needed including reports to the Town Council.
- Delivers presentations to Town Council and other required meetings as directed.
- Manage contracts, Request for Proposals (RFP) and bid documents.
- Perform other duties as required.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
- This Position Reports to: Town Manager
- This Position has Supervisory and/or Management Responsibility for: Utilities Department
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Reading and interpreting plans, reports and budgetary documents.
- Following and maintaining safety standards.
- Closely following verbal and written instructions and procedures.
- Ability to establish and maintain an effective rapport with all levels of Town staff, Town management, Town officials, vendors, contractors, business organizations, professional organizations and the general public.
- Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications. Computer systems, interfaces, and data warehousing
- Knowledge of water and wastewater systems including streets and new infrastructure.
- Adhere to State and Federal laws and regulations governing water distribution, wastewater collection, and water & wastewater plant operations; including but not limited to Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) standards.
- Ability to interpret, create, and deliver a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment, water and sewer plants, development sites, construction sites as needed based on current projects.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in related field. As a substitute, two years of relevant management level experience may be substituted for each year of required education.
- Must have a minimum of five years progressively responsible work experience in water and wastewater systems including five years of general management and supervisory experience.
- Valid Colorado Driver License with safe operating record.
- Knowledge of Water and Wastewater plant operations. Certifications in Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, Sewer Collection, and Water Distribution are preferred.
- Attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures or instructions.
This position description is not intended to be an exclusive list of all the requirements, duties, tasks, roles, or responsibilities associated with the position. Nothing in this position description restricts the Town’s ability to assign, reassign, or eliminate duties and responsibilities at any time. The Town is an at-will employer, and Town employees may be separated from employment at any time at the discretion of management.