Water and Sewer Assistant Manager

Town of Hopkinton MA•Hopkinton, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Hopkinton seeks a Water and Sewer Assistant Manager to join an incredible DPW team dedicated to providing top-notch services to residents. In this new role, you will assist in the daily management, regulatory compliance, planning, organization, supervision, development, and administration of the department. The role performs highly technical, professional, and administrative work for the Department of Public Works, focusing on operations and regulatory compliance of water/sewer pumping stations, sewer collection system, water distribution system, water/sewer treatment systems, water storage tanks, and related systems and facilities. This position requires performing varied and responsible duties that demand a thorough knowledge of departmental operations and the exercise of judgment and initiative, especially in situations not clearly defined by precedent or established procedures. The incumbent will handle a significant amount of detail, requiring flexibility in approaching the workload. This position participates in a 24/7 on-call rotation and responds to emergency situations as needed.

Requirements

Associates Degree in a related field or equivalent technical education.
Minimum five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in public water supply or public works.
Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience managing staff and contractors.
Knowledge of state and local laws and regulations related to water/sewer division operations.
Working knowledge of the materials, occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
Working knowledge of the state and federal pollution control regulations.
Basic knowledge of water quality and chemistry principles; skilled in water samples and testing.
Ability to plan, organize, assign and supervise the work of employees and equipment.
Ability to read and interpret detailed construction drawings and blueprints.
Proficient in leading and coordinating routine as well as emergency repair and maintenance operations.
Proficient in operation of heavy equipment as well as power tools and hand tools.
Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with the public, co-workers, other employees, departments, officials and other agencies.
Skills that encompass effective use of word processing, spreadsheet, presentations, email, internet browser and accounting/financial software.
Mechanical aptitude.
Valid U.S. Driver’s License.
Massachusetts Drinking Water License Grade II Distribution (D2) or ability to obtain within 1 year - employer sponsored.
Massachusetts Drinking Water License Grade II Treatment (T2) or ability to obtain within 1 year - employer sponsored.
Massachusetts Wastewater Treatment Operator Municipal Grade II (M2) or ability to obtain within 1 year - employer sponsored.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Google G-Suite preferred.

Responsibilities

Assisting in the daily management, regulatory compliance, planning, organization, supervision, development, and administration of the department.
Performing highly technical, professional, and administrative work for the Department of Public Works for operations and regulatory compliance of water/sewer pumping stations, sewer collection system, water distribution system, water/sewer treatment systems, water storage tanks and related systems and facilities.
Handling a significant amount of details, each varying from the other in substance and content, requiring incumbent to approach workload with flexibility.
Participating in a 24/7 on-call rotation and responding to emergency situations as needed.