Utilities Manager

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Utilities Manager

Public Works Department


Salary Range:

$90,000.00 to $126,000.00

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Deadline to Apply:
3
/28/22


Position Summary:

Manages, supervises, and coordinates a variety of programs and activities related to water; wastewater; water production and distribution; wastewater collection; treatment reuse; surface water management; and associated business and enterprise funded utilities. This position is a working manager position responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, and supervising the work of the Utilities Division of the Public Works Department while working closely with all Division Managers within the Department.


Essential Duties:

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Manages diverse activities to advance the Department's mission, goals, and objectives related to
water production and distribution as well as

wastewater collection, treatment, and reuse.

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Develops and implements regulations, policies, and procedures, emergency operations, and response plans.

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Develops, implements, and administers the Division's annual budget, including the multi-year Capital Improvements Program (CIP).

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Performs highly complex program and project management activities that include one or more functional areas.

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Provides administrative review and approval for construction of utilities for public and private development projects involving the City's systems.

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Reviews engineering plans, specifications, reports, and calculations for capital, private, and internal projects.

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Plans and oversees internal maintenance and rehabilitation programs.

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Assists with the development of user rate and development impact fee studies.

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Meets and collaborates with state and federal officials on projects and regulatory requirements including preparation and submission of water resources, quality, and other reports.

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Researches, develops, and supports grant funding applications.

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Develops project designs, reports, specifications, and permitting for projects, both in-house and by contract; negotiates contracts.

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Coordinates with other Public Works Divisions and other departments to assure transportation and drainage improvement projects are synchronous with water and wastewater projects.

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Determines levels of staff, equipment, and other resources needed to provide Division services and programs.

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Maintains a thorough knowledge of federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, standards, procedures and trends related to water and wastewater; ensures compliance.

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Assesses community and City needs; formulates tactical and strategic plans to meet those needs.

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Works with other departments, City officials, private development engineers, and other representatives on projects, financial obligations, and policy matters.

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Represents the Department at meetings with professional organizations, outside agencies, and the public.

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Prepares and reviews periodic and special reports.

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Monitors Division operations and customer service to ensure quality control; identifies and resolves deficiencies.

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Participates in the development of request for qualifications, proposals, scope of work, cost estimates, staff reports, operating budgets, and technical memoranda as they relate to the Division.

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Reviews and evaluates engineering aspects of intergovernmental agreements, development agreements, and environmental documents.

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Investigates systems failure and deficiencies; develops solutions to resume operations.

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Identifies third party impact to City infrastructure and resources.

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Supervises assigned personnel.

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Performs other duties as assigned.


Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

Prefer Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or a related field; ten (10) years of experience in utilities, project management, and technical professional activities including four (4) years of supervisory experience in the field;
or any
equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.


Licensing, Certification, and Other Requirements:

Prefer
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Grade IV Water Distribution, Grade II Water Treatment, Grade IV Wastewater Treatment, and Grade IV Wastewater Collection Operator certifications.


Employee Core Beliefs

City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the City's core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with, both internal and external. Our core beliefs are:
Act with Integrity, Work as a Team, Have Personal Commitment and Loyalty, Solve Problems, Take Pride In Excellent Results, High Level of Productivity and Being Nice.


Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

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Knowledge of leadership skills, management skills, and technical skills to provide direction and guidance for the Utilities Division staff in the spirit of teamwork and collaboration.

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Knowledge of c
ivil engineering theory, techniques, principles, and practices applicable to planning, design, and construction of water production and distribution as well as wastewater collection, treatment, and reuse infrastructure.

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Knowledge of a
dministrative procedures, practices, and principles.

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Knowledge of CIP
and budget preparation, implementation, monitoring, and administration.

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Knowledge of federal, state, and City rules, regulations, policies, procedures, codes, and ordinances related to the planning, engineering, permitting, operations, and maintenance of water, wastewater, and effluent utility systems and construction activities.

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Knowledge of w
ater and wastewater business operations for utilities.

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Skill in supervising and mentoring employees.

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Skill in supervising, evaluating, training and motivating employees.

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Skill in preparing, advocating, and administering budgets.

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Skill in
negotiating and administering contracts.

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Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing.

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Skill in applying public relations techniques in the conduct of the utility business.

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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with state/federal/local officials, elected officials, assigned staff, and City residents.

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Ability to provide exceptional customer service.

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Ability to design and execute creative strategies and think outside the box to resolve problems and build critical relationships.

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Ability to plan, prioritize, direct, and manage a diverse number of projects and activities for utilities.


Physical Demands And Working Conditions:

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Work is performed in a standard City office environment and in the field.

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Requires working in high places and confined spaces; climbing ladders; entering utility vaults; and traveling by boat.

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Safely lifts and carries materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

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Requires working in and around construction sites with associated construction site risks and in and around live traffic and large equipment.

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Safely operates a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, telephone, and copier requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement.

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Work is
performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.


Successful candidate will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

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Drug screening

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Motor vehicle records check

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Criminal background screening



City of Prescott Contact Information

201 N. Montezuma Street, Suite 303

Prescott, AZ 86301

Email:
hr@prescott-az.gov

Website:
www.prescott-az.gov

Phone: 928-777-1410 / Fax: 928-777-1213


Major Benefits For Full-Time Regular Employees:

Paid time off; ten paid holidays and one floating holiday per year; employee and/or family health and life insurance; short term and long term disability; Arizona State Retirement and Social Security contributions; other optional benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance. PROBATION: Each employee must satisfactorily serve an established probationary period. NOTE
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When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the selection process. In accordance with A.R.S. 23 - 493, this position has been identified as "Safety Sensitive". The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.