Water System Manager
City of Grand Rapids•1900 Oak Industrial Dr NE Grand Rapids, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
The purpose of this job is to oversee the various divisions responsible for long-range planning, drinking water treatment, operations, and capital and operating budgets for the potable Water Utility. Responds to media inquiries regarding the Water Utility. Provides leadership and oversight dedicated to providing safe, high quality drinking water. Ensures that overall operations effectively manage water infrastructure assets and properly plan via industry accepted asset management practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Environmental Sciences, Engineering or a related field
- Eight (8) years of experience in drinking water treatment, operations and maintenance
- Five (5) years of supervisory and management experience of a municipal drinking water system and/or drinking water treatment plant
- Ability to obtain a State of Michigan S-1 or F-1 Drinking Water Operator License through their Reciprocity Program guidelines
Nice To Haves
- State of Michigan S-1 or F-1 Drinking Water Operator License
- Professional Engineer
Responsibilities
- Provides leadership and management oversight of the Grand Rapids Water System
- Provides high level program and project oversight
- Performs operational review, management, reporting and oversight (meeting with mid-level managers, guidance with addressing issues and problems including regulatory matters, Key Performance Indicator review, Monthly Operating Report review, etc.)
- Ensures and maintains compliance with all regulatory requirements
- Provides revenue and expenditure analysis
- Leads and participates in rate and policy development, review and implementation
- Manages utility emergencies and critical events or issues; Leads regular emergency planning and preparation exercises
- Provides input, approves and presents capital and operating budgets for the utility
- Responds or oversees response to media inquiries
- Prepares and presents budget; tracks budget and makes budget reports during the year
- Oversees various Water Divisions; hires supervisory staff for divisions and fills vacant positions
- Engages and collaborates with the community partners while representing the City on the Utility Advisory Board
- Provides long range planning and risk assessments of infrastructure and operations
- Leads and manages staff in community outreach and engagement practices across various platforms
- Collaborates with and supports other Departments on special programs and projects
- Performs related work as required
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 1
- 6% employee 401a contribution with employer matching (6% or 7% based on bargaining unit)
- Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account
- Voluntary benefits such as term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, accidental insurance, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan options
- Twelve Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Paid Parking (if applicable)
- Employee Home Ownership Incentive
- Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program with free mental health counseling
- Comprehensive Wellness program with a health and wellness incentive
- Employee Discounts and Perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
