Duties

The Water Utility Treatment Manager is responsible for the management and oversight of daily tasks associated with the Town’s Water Source division.Duties include, but are not limited to:

Assists the Director in the preparation and presentation of an annual budget.
Assists in determining the long-term needs of the Water Distribution and Water Source Departments in terms of capital improvements and expenditures.
Documents and is the signatory for all paperwork involved in the Water Source Department as assigned.
Develops policies and procedures to assure conformance to the standards and guidelines of other governmental agencies such as the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and the Board of Health at the county and state levels.
Plans, schedules and implements operational activities designed to provide quality Water Source service. Assists with coordination and execution of maintenance activities.
Assists with coordination and execution of the inspection and/or repair of the chemical pumping stations at frequent intervals to ensure that all aspects of the system are functioning properly.
Oversees and/or performs daily testing of the water supply.
Determines the filling and adjusting requirements of the chemical feed for the treatment of the water supply.
Assists with the coordination and execution of maintenance and repair of two booster stations and three water towers.
Develops and implements a system to maintain a variety of records relating to inspections, operational activity, water supply, consumption, etc.
Assists with coordination and execution of maintenance or replacement of parts, equipment or structures pertaining to water plant operation.
Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
May perform all of the duties of the Water Treatment Plant Operator.
Completes administrative duties to include attending meetings, reviewing reports, completing various reports, approving departmental payroll, approving invoices, answering inquiries, etc., as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises all Water Source division employees. Employee carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; scheduling and approving time worked; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty according to the requirements of the organization. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

This position is required to possess and maintain the certifications, experience, and competencies necessary to be recognized the Operator in Responsible Charge as defined in 327 IAC 8.

Town-related Competencies: To perform this job successfully, all employees working in the Town should demonstrate the following competencies:

Teamwork and Collaboration - Gets along with and maintains positive relationships with coworkers. Is willing to help with all types of work, no matter how big or small the task. Asks for and listens to coworkers’ feedback; incorporates feedback into revised processes. Positively reinforces team members for their contributions and accomplishments. Admits mistakes when they occur, learns from them, and enables others to do the same.
Service to Citizens - Always represents the Town of Plainfield well; maintains personal accountability and ownership for customer service. Lets customers know that he/she is willing to work with them to meet their needs. Follows up to ensure that requests and concerns are resolved. Understands customer problems and needs; quickly and effectively solves customer problems. Does more than what is normally required to resolve customer concerns.
Professionalism - Demonstrates professionalism in appearance and actions. Maintains timely, personable, and effective communications with citizens and the general public, and local or intergovernmental contacts and neighboring community leaders. Demonstrates flexibility and a positive attitude when change occurs. Does not participate in conversations or actions that are disrespectful to others. Uses Town resources and assets wisely, efficiently, and according to Town policy.
Dependability - Attends work as scheduled; follows the attendance policy and informs his/her manager of absences in advance. Accepts assignments willingly and can be counted on to complete tasks on time. Completes tasks accurately and thoroughly, eliminating the need for close review. Timely follow-through on tasks and projects issued by the Department Head, Town Manager, or Town Council. Does what he/she commits to doing.
Interpersonal Communications - Communicates clearly, accurately, and respectfully with coworkers and customers. Keeps the Town Council well-informed of any incidents or issues; especially regarding offsite incidents. Keeps sensitive and confidential matters private. Listens to others and seeks to understand others’ perspectives. Willingly accepts feedback and incorporates it into work activities and interactions.
Job Knowledge and Work Habits - Takes pride in work and coworkers; performs work with a positive attitude that enables others to perform well. Is willing to ask questions when the job or task is not fully understood. Willingly participates in training to maintain or enhance current knowledge of principles, procedures, methods, and/or technology. Maintains an optimistic outlook when faced with difficulty or change and makes an effort to overcome obstacles. Retains the expected job knowledge; helps others by sharing knowledge.

Job-related Competencies – To perform this job successfully, employees in this job should demonstrate the following competencies:

Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
Delegation – Delegates work assignments; matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Conserves organizational resources.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Education and/or Experience: Associate’s degree (A.A. /A.S.) from a college or university; and two years’ experience operating a Grade T3 facility; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Water Treatment 3 (Class WT3) is required.Other Skills and Abilities: The following skills and abilities are either required or desired.

Computer software skills required include: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, MUNIC and Project Management software.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required.
The ability to utilize a broad knowledge of management principles, practices, and techniques to formulate and coordinate activities and functions with the department is required.
A working knowledge of the regulations, theory and processes of modern water distribution and/or water source is required.
A working knowledge of laboratory testing and certification of the machines is required.
A working knowledge of the equipment and materials used in water distribution and of recent developments in the field is required.
A working knowledge of the chemical and physical processes involved in treatment is required.
A working knowledge of the mechanical and hydraulic engineering principles involved in plant operation is required.
The ability to detect flows in the operation of mechanical equipment and to determine proper remedial actions is required.
A comprehensive knowledge of the geography of the Town is required.
A general understanding of accounting principles and practices and report writing, while paying close attention to detail is required.
The ability to maintain cooperative relationships with Town officials and with the general public is required.
The ability to attend meetings and seminars is required.
The ability remain current with all required licenses, certifications and in-service requirements is required.
The ability to operate a computer, printer, copy machine, scanner, fax machine, and other office equipment is required.
The ability to speak, read and write in English is required. Spanish is desired.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell; and lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with the use of an assistive device.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), and the ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); working near moving mechanical parts; working in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; the risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to very loud.

While the offices of the Water Distribution and Water Source Departments are usually open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., this position may require work beyond these hours and on the weekends. It also requires the ability to drive Water Distribution and Water Source vehicles. Thus, a valid driver’s license is required.

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