Water Department Manager Position Available In Madison, Mississippi

This Position is for a Water Department Manager with the Wastewater Department of a municipality in Madison County. Holiday and weekend work may be required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Supervise assigned services and activities of the Water Department, including maintenance and construction. Work with the Operations manager in planning and scheduling work associated with the water system. Assist with preparing the budget for the Water Department. Coordinates and schedules crew activities. Maintains quality standards, workmanship, appearance, and discipline throughout the department. Maintains necessary records of operation, maintenance, and expansion of the water systems. Supervise and participate (when necessary) in laying pipe, locating leaks, installing taps, cleaning and other miscellaneous maintenance and construction labor jobs. Prepares reports and tests as requested by the supervisor or regulatory authorities.

Handle paperwork for employees and job-related activities in an efficient manner and compliance with company policies. Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures. Coordinate and review the work plan for maintenance employees; assign work activities, projects, and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with subordinate employees to identify and resolve problems. Plan maintenance and construction activities to cause minimal disruption of services; provide warning to citizens of the interruption of service. Oversee and participate in the operation of various equipment including backhoes, front-end loaders, dump trucks, and operate a light truck to respond in person to citizen complaints; read maps to identify and locate water lines. Serves as the liaison for the Water Department with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues. Demonstrate, train, follow up, and enforce proper safety practices and procedures used in the water. Develop and maintain various records and reports of division activities, both handwritten and computer-generated. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Ability to read and understand utility atlases, blueprints, technical drawings, maps, and plans. Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully, both verbally and in writing. Ability to efficiently organize multiple tasks. Skilled in critical thinking, problem solving, follow-through, identifying alternate solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and implementing recommendations in support of goals. Ability to maintain professionalism, courtesy, and composure at all times, including stressful situations. Must be motivated, attentive, and alert. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check. Must have good attendance, be dependable, demonstrate initiative, and work well in a team environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Safe handling of traffic in a construction zone.