Water Department Manager
STATUS: Permanent/Full-time/Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Water Department
REPORTS TO: Tribal Administrator
SALARY: DOE
CLOSES: POSITION OVERVIEW: The Water Department Manager is accountable for the performance of whole department. The purpose of this position is to lead, manage, mentor and develop employees to actively support and uphold the Tribe’s mission and values. Coordinate the installation, maintenance and repair of the water distribution, wastewater collection and stormwater collection system assets. Duties and Responsibilies:
- The Water and Sewer Manager will be responsible for preventative maintenance and the operation of the water and sewer system on the Chemehuevi Indian Reservation and will oversee all department employees.
- Plan, organize and supervise the operation, maintenance, and repair of water mains, water valves, fire hydrants, water service lines and meter valves
- Plan, organize and supervise the operation, maintenance and repair of wastewater collection system pipelines, sewer line inspections, reclaimed water lines, lift stations, and odor and corrosion control.
- Create, track, schedule and assign work based on the water/wastewater system needs.
- Provide proactive performance planning, establish and discuss job responsibilities, performance expectations and performance goals with department staff.
- Review organizational goals and objectives, evaluate operations and activities and recommend improvements and modifications.
- Produce written documents that meet management expectations for quality; review and approve final reports; ensure reports are distributed to appropriate organizations and customers.
- Monitor the water system to meet the USEPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements and Tribal guidelines.
- Maintains inventory supplies needed to keep all water and sewer systems in proper working order at all times.
- This position requires 24-hour standby.
- Provides day-to-day supervision of all Water/Sewer Department staff.
- Must be experienced with domestic water and sewerage operations.
- Required: Water Distribution and/or Wastewater Collection Grade 1 or be able to acquire within 6 months of hire
- Preferred Water Distribution and/or Wastewater Collection Grade 2
- Preferred knowledge of Federal Safe Drinking Water Act Regulations
- Must have experience with light gasoline and diesel motor repairs and basic mechanical knowledge and ability.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Evaluates Department operations, recommends changes, and implements the recommended changes as directed by Tribal Administrator.
- Recommends Department budget needs to the Tribal Administrator.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Tribal Administrator.
- Ability to produce monthly, quarterly, yearly reports as well as implementation of data collection.
- Submit to pre-employment drug testing.
- Comply with Drug Free Workplace Policy.
- Ability to attend monthly Council meetings.
- Ability to attend evening and weekend meetings.
- Ability to travel.
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