Water Commissioner

Village of Alsip•Alsip, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This management position provides leadership and oversight for the daily operations of the Water Department, including water distribution, utility billing, and meter reading functions. The position is responsible for ensuring the safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance of the Village’s potable water system, as well as the accurate administration of water usage data and customer billing services. This role supervises the Water Foreman and oversees Water Department personnel, field operations, billing activities, and meter reading programs. Successful performance of the work requires analytical skills and professional competencies to identify and implement procedures essential to municipal infrastructure operations as well as capital improvement projects. Requires the ability to communicate effectively and manage personnel to ensure departmental collaboration to achieve efficient and effective department operations.

Requirements

Knowledge of organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs.
Knowledge of backflow devices and Codes.
Knowledge of complex principles and practices of project development and implementation.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the work.
Knowledge of principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
Knowledge of principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
Knowledge of operations of light and heavy equipment used in a municipal water distribution system.
Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
Knowledge of equipment, materials and methods used to repair and maintain water distribution systems.
Knowledge of all devices, equipment and appurtenances essential to the operations of the water system including but not limited to municipal pumping stations, residential and industrial meters and testing devices.
Knowledge of all equipment and materials required for municipal water and sewer infrastructure repairs and improvements.
Skill in computer applications for Microsoft Office and other software applications specific to municipal water operations including SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and GIS (Geographic Information System).
Skill in research, development and composition of comprehensive infrastructure reports.
Skill in quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Ability to analyze and interpret plans, specifications and reports accurately, and to determine whether they conform to provisions of the applicable codes and ordinances specific to water and sewer infrastructure.
Ability to plan, obtain specifications and designs and oversee the execution of work for implementation of infrastructure maintenance and improvements.
Ability to inspect public and private improvements related to municipal mains.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected and appointed officials, employees, consultants, contractors, agencies and other governmental units, and the public.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, including the ability to read and explain complex concepts and specifications related to the water system clearly and concisely.
Ability to prepare accurate reports and records, compile data and enter required detail in GIS.
Ability to work independently and complete assignments in a timely manner.
Possession of a Class "C" Water Operators License
Must possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record
Candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment physical/drug screen examination and background check following a conditional employment offer.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or certification in Water Environment Technology or water Resources
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Works Administration, Organizational Management, Project Management or other related fields
A minimum of five years of increasingly responsible supervisory or management experience in a public sector water department.
A combination of education and experience may be considered commensurate with a public works certification or related education that includes training and experience substantially equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in engineering, public works administration or related field with ten years of progressive supervisory experience in a public sector water department.

Responsibilities

Maintenance, operation and repair of the Village’s water pumping, storage and distribution systems.
Provide highly responsible staff support and assistance to the Foreman and department staff including review of daily assignment of personnel duties, equipment, and materials.
Ensure accurate and timely documentation of the hours worked, materials and equipment used to perform the daily activities.
Work effectively in a union environment and ensure compliance with all bargaining agreement requirements.
Ensure that the daily, weekly and monthly testing and reporting required by the United States and Illinois Department of Environmental Protection Agency are accurately performed, compiled, prepared and submitted within the time limits established by the appropriate agencies.
Establish work schedules, productivity standards and methods for providing cost effective maintenance and repairs to the Village’s infrastructure.
Prepare, review and evaluate analytical and statistical reports on the historical maintenance and conditions of the Village’s water systems.
Identify resources required to meet established standards for immediate and long-term maintenance, repair and improvement needs of the Village’s infrastructure.
Direct repairs and maintenance activities when needed, due to complexity of needed repairs.
Review, monitor and approve activities for the ordering, procurement, and inventory of maintenance materials and supplies.
Prepare and develop the annual department budget and capital expenditures and provide supporting documentation.
Forecast funding needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies that are required to meet established service and operational needs.
Participate and assist in the implementation of the goals and objectives of the Village of Alsip’s Water Department.
Attend Village of Alsip’s Council meetings and other public meetings as required before and after regularly scheduled work hours.
Participate in professional group meetings and activities in order to maintain a high level of competence in the latest trends and techniques specific to the management of a municipal water distribution system.
Effectively communicate and interact with the citizens of the village of Alsip when responding to requests for services.
Effective enforcement of Village ordinances as required.
Responsible for management and supervision of all water department personnel.