Town of Camp Verde
Overview
Under the general supervision, this position is responsible for the overall operations and management of a comprehensive municipal utility system including water system treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, underground utilities transmission and distribution, solid waste collection and disposal systems, and storm sewer collection systems.
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Responsibilities
Advises and confers with division managers, supervisory and key technical personnel on problems related to all departmental activities.
Develops and monitors department administration budget; supervises other divisional and contract administration, operational and capital improvement budgets.
Reviews and analyzes methods, equipment used, and performance to find ways of increasing effectiveness, improving results, or affecting economies in operation and maintenance activities.
Oversees contracts for services with third party providers and ensures compliance.
Inspects projects and trouble areas to determine what work is needed and how it best can be accomplished.
Effectively collaborate with other departments within the Town to accomplish goals.
Consults with subordinates on work problems, plans, blueprints, specifications, and other working papers relating to proposed utility operations, construction, installation, and improvement projects.
Confers with the Town Manager and elected and appointed officials on matters concerning major environmental utility activities, and furnishes advice on environmental and utility problems, and recommendations concerning departmental policies and procedures and other matters referred.
Confers with Town officials, trustees representing utility bondholders, contractors, and others in regard to the municipal water and sewer utility.
Prepares memoranda, staff reports, press releases and conducts correspondence relevant to activities of the department for transmission to citizens, media, Town council, interest groups, and elected and appointed officials.
Maintains good public relations through courteous and prompt attention to all citizen requests for services directed to the Utilities Department.
Develops general policies in consultation with appropriate division managers for the expansion, operation, and maintenance of the various programs.
Evaluates employees\' performance, handles employee grievances, and determines employment actions.
Managerial Responsibilities Directly supervises the staff in the Utilities Department.
Required Licenses or Certifications
Must possess State of Arizona Driver's license.
Knowledge of
Comprehensive knowledge of the materials, methods, and practices necessary to the construction, operation, maintenance and repair of a water and sewer utility system.
Principles, practices, methods, materials, and equipment used in sewage and water treatment and pumping operations.
Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to the planning, location, construction, maintenance and repair of water mains and major water and sewage treatment facilities.
Principles, practices, methods, materials, and equipment used in wastewater treatment and collection, solid waste disposal and collection.
Materials, methods, and techniques utilized in the construction, maintenance, and operation of public works projects.
Principles of public relations and their application to public works activities.
Methods and practices of keeping records, cost estimates and accounts.
Ability to
Make decisions, recognizing established precedents and practices, and to use resourcefulness and tact in meeting new problems.
Plan, assign, supervise and coordinate the activities of several divisions of the department.
Determine long range needs for expansion and reconstruction and to plan and organize work for the efficient accomplishment of such objectives.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, officials, representatives of other agencies and the public.
Read, analyze, and understand common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Respond to complex or difficult inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
A Bachelor\'s degree in civil engineering, water technology, business or public administration or related field and five years of increasingly responsible experience in the operation of domestic water and wastewater supply, treatment, and distribution facilities including at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity, OR any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, is qualifying.
Required Licenses or Certifications
Must possess State of Arizona Driver\'s license.
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The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Responsibilities
Advises and confers with division managers, supervisory and key technical personnel on problems related to all departmental activities.
Develops and monitors department administration budget; supervises other divisional and contract administration, operational and capital improvement budgets.
Reviews and analyzes methods, equipment used, and performance to find ways of increasing effectiveness, improving results, or affecting economies in operation and maintenance activities.
Oversees contracts for services with third party providers and ensures compliance.
Inspects projects and trouble areas to determine what work is needed and how it best can be accomplished.
Effectively collaborate with other departments within the Town to accomplish goals.
Consults with subordinates on work problems, plans, blueprints, specifications, and other working papers relating to proposed utility operations, construction, installation, and improvement projects.
Confers with the Town Manager and elected and appointed officials on matters concerning major environmental utility activities, and furnishes advice on environmental and utility problems, and recommendations concerning departmental policies and procedures and other matters referred.
Confers with Town officials, trustees representing utility bondholders, contractors, and others in regard to the municipal water and sewer utility.
Prepares memoranda, staff reports, press releases and conducts correspondence relevant to activities of the department for transmission to citizens, media, Town council, interest groups, and elected and appointed officials.
Maintains good public relations through courteous and prompt attention to all citizen requests for services directed to the Utilities Department.
Develops general policies in consultation with appropriate division managers for the expansion, operation, and maintenance of the various programs.
Evaluates employees\' performance, handles employee grievances, and determines employment actions.
Managerial Responsibilities Directly supervises the staff in the Utilities Department.
Required Licenses or Certifications
Must possess State of Arizona Driver's license.
Knowledge of
Comprehensive knowledge of the materials, methods, and practices necessary to the construction, operation, maintenance and repair of a water and sewer utility system.
Principles, practices, methods, materials, and equipment used in sewage and water treatment and pumping operations.
Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to the planning, location, construction, maintenance and repair of water mains and major water and sewage treatment facilities.
Principles, practices, methods, materials, and equipment used in wastewater treatment and collection, solid waste disposal and collection.
Materials, methods, and techniques utilized in the construction, maintenance, and operation of public works projects.
Principles of public relations and their application to public works activities.
Methods and practices of keeping records, cost estimates and accounts.
Ability to
Make decisions, recognizing established precedents and practices, and to use resourcefulness and tact in meeting new problems.
Plan, assign, supervise and coordinate the activities of several divisions of the department.
Determine long range needs for expansion and reconstruction and to plan and organize work for the efficient accomplishment of such objectives.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, officials, representatives of other agencies and the public.
Read, analyze, and understand common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Respond to complex or difficult inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
A Bachelor\'s degree in civil engineering, water technology, business or public administration or related field and five years of increasingly responsible experience in the operation of domestic water and wastewater supply, treatment, and distribution facilities including at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity, OR any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, is qualifying.
Required Licenses or Certifications
Must possess State of Arizona Driver\'s license.
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