Description
Essential Functions: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that
may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if
the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Responsible for the preparation and administration of the department’s annual operating and capital budgets; performs cost control activities; ensures the effectiveness of expenditure of allocated funds; authorizes the purchase of supplies, materials and equipment.
Responsible for the safe drinking water supply, storage, and distribution system in compliance with all Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and State Safe Water Drinking regulations, both in existence and to be promulgated; ensures operational, maintenance, and staff compliance with applicable safety regulations and other requirements governing construction, repair, and maintenance operations.
Responsible for the development and implementation of an employee training program.
Oversees and prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports; ensures that records and reports are accurately completed in a timely manner such that they satisfy State and Federal requirements and can be effectively utilized by department personnel.
Oversees the daily operation of the Water Department including the supervision of all labor, clerical, and inspection personnel and the administration of department pumping stations, treatment plants as well as the storage and pumping of the Town's water supply in compliance with the Safe Drinking
Water Act.
Required to attend all meetings of the Board of Water Commissioners, town department head meetings and present to the Board reports of operations and activities as well as the review and updating of plans and applications and advises and comments on such plans and applications during their review by the Board. If the Selectboard or Town Administrator requests other meetings, the Board expects the employee to attend as well unless directed differently by the Board.
Responsible for the maintenance and repair of all buildings, property and equipment under the control of the Board of Water Commissioners.
Indirectly responsible for the issuance of department water bills; payrolls and bills payable.
Manages and coordinates the operation and maintenance of pumping stations, water sampling, testing, interpretation, back flow inspection, lead and copper rules activities, public notifications and regulatory devices program related to the Water Management Act.
Responds to inquiries from the public, other Town Departments or state and federal regulatory agencies regarding water supply, storage, and distribution system operations.
Prepares a variety of statistical information reports regarding usage, future demand and specifications for equipment for the Board of Water Commissioners as well as various state and federal regulatory agencies.
Develops, implements, and monitors short and long-term goals and objectives to achieve the Department’s mission and priorities.
Provides project management for engineering, construction, maintenance and other department projects.
Required to attend training seminars and/or workshops in order to stay abreast of changes in local, state and/or federal laws and regulations, changes in operational techniques and standard operating practices, and the application of technology as it pertains to the operation of a municipal water
drinking system, or as directed by the employee review process.
May be required to take courses at the department’s expense at the request of the Board
Requirements
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree or a master craftsman level of trade knowledge in business, engineering or a related field; a minimum of five to seven (5-7) years related municipal drinking water work experience, one to three (1-3) of which in a progressively responsible supervisory position; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the
required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Special Requirements: Class D Motor Vehicle Driver’s License. Massachusetts Grade III Water Distribution and Grade II Water treatment Licenses. As a condition of employment, the employee must be CORI certified.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skill
Knowledge: Knowledge of State and Federal regulatory laws and guidelines associated with the provision of a municipal water system, OSHA regulations regarding safety requirements, and AWWA standards and practices governing water distribution operations and maintenance systems; knowledge of the materials, methods and techniques relative to the construction, maintenance, and repair of water treatment equipment, and pumping station infrastructure; knowledge of field safety practices. Knowledge of the principles and practices pertaining to the administration of operating and capital budgets, State procurement laws, and the maintenance of public records. Knowledge of the Internet, office software and specialized water system software (i.e. SCADA systems) in support of department operations and services. Knowledge of the State Procurement Law.
Abilities: Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of groups of employees who are engaged in a variety of construction and maintenance operations; ability to deal with employees tactfully and effectively in a union environment, and maintain effective public relations; ability to communicate effectively and efficiently verbally and in writing at all times; ability to work effectively under time constraints to meet deadlines; ability to prepare and effectively administer operating and capital budgets.
Skill: Excellent organizational and employee supervisory skills; excellent data processing skills in the use of personal computers and office software including word processing, database and spreadsheet applications. Proficient oral and written communication skills.
