Director Of Water Works - City Of Salisbury - Wisconsin Wastewater Operators' Association

Under the general supervision of the City Administrator, the Director of Water Works directs and oversees the maintenance, and operation of City- owned infrastructure that includes water and sewer mains, wastewater lift stations, storm water mains, and wastewater and water treatment facilities. Departments supervised include Utilities, Water Treatment Plant, and Wastewater Treatment Plant. Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related

*Equivalent combinations of education and progressive water and wastewater utility experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Extensive knowledge of water and wastewater operations, including regulatory compliance, treatment processes, and infrastructure management, is required.

Ten years of experience in water or wastewater facilities, five years of supervision experience or equivalent training, education, and/or experience.

State of Maryland Professional Engineer (PE) License is preferred but not required.

State of Maryland Class IV Water Treatment, Class 5A Wastewater Treatment, and/or Superintendent’s Certification is highly desirable.

Valid Drivers License

Position Profile: Under the general supervision of the City Administrator, directs and oversees the maintenance, and operation of City-owned infrastructure that includes water and sewer mains, wastewater lift stations, storm water mains, and wastewater and water treatment facilities. Performs other duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

Administration /Department Administration: Structures and delegates department assignments effectively and manages collaborative internal and interdepartmental projects

Manages and coordinates the operations and activities of the department’s division managers.
Monitors state and federal government initiatives and
Ensures compliance with rapidly changing regulatory
Develops City policies and specific operating procedures to ensure state and federal government compliance.
Develops and oversees department’s
Overseeing the operation of rebuilding broken storm
Overseeing Department Projects from start to finish, including planning, executing and finalizing the project. Act as primary communicator between stakeholders and
Supervises staff, participates in hiring, discipline, and staff
Participates in long-range planning including Master Plans and Strategic
Works with representatives from other departments and organizations to solve problems and complete
Works on improving supervisory skills by attending relevant meetings and/or workshops.

Skills Proficiency/Strategic Planning: Develops and shepherds comprehensive short- and long- term plans.

Thorough knowledge of City of Salisbury’s policies and
Act as a representative of City of Salisbury to the
Effectively supervise, plan, and coordinate the work of staff in order to accomplish department goals and
Effectively plan, develop, coordinate and direct public works projects and

Effectively establish priorities and organize
Knowledge of budget
Effectively maintain a pleasant and productive working atmosphere and maintain composure and work under the stress of handling several tasks at one
Effectively keep all relevant parties informed of all major issues and to recommend changes as
Effectively work and communicate with diverse individuals in order to accomplish goals and
Effectively and accurately make reasonable and logical judgments. and
Effectively communicate and maintain effective working relationships with other staff members and members of the

Leadership/Team Leader: Provides strong guidance and oversight. Instills confidence and inspires action while maintaining accountability.

Works closely with Administration to advise, counsel and provide coaching to
Works directly with Administration in the development and implementation of short- and long-term plans for projects in the
Directs and monitors work of Water Works

Stewardship/Financial: Prepares and manages capital and operating budgets within established guidelines.

Manages workflow of self during shift operations to ensure
Maintains various reports and
Prepares and manages Department operating
Monitors, reviews, and approves expenditures within
Knowledge of purchasing rules and

Development/Professional Development: Provide opportunities to engage in leadership development and learn about career advancement.

Provides opportunities and/or training for department staff to engage in professional development, career advancement, and other City initiative that help recruit and retain staff, improve interdepartmental relations, and increase the department’s effectiveness and efficiency in serving the general
Continue to attend relevant meetings and
Keeps abreast of new processes and equipment by reading articles, directives, operations notes and attending meeting, seminars and

Performance Expectations

Communication: Articulates thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively to exchange information. Listens to others and provides useful
Work Ethic: Demonstrates personal accountability, effective work habits, integrity and ethical
Teamwork: Works well as a part of a team through respectful and collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, affiliates and stakeholder

Problem Solving: Improves, designs, refines, finds and invents criteria to combine in order to resolve problems. This combines creative and critical
Initiative: Determines what needs to be done and acts on Takes charge before others do and/or without being instructed.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related
- Equivalent combinations of education and progressive water and wastewater utility experience may be considered in lieu of a
Extensive knowledge of water and wastewater operations, including regulatory compliance, treatment processes, and infrastructure management, is

Ten years of experience in water or wastewater facilities, five years of supervision experience or equivalent training, education, and/or
Possession of a State of Maryland Professional Engineer (PE) License is preferred but not required.
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a State of Maryland Class IV Water Treatment, Class 5A Wastewater Treatment, and/or Superintendent’s Certification is highly desirable.
Valid driver’s license

Physical Requirements

Work requires occasional physical effort in the handling of materials up to 40 pounds and/or continual standing or walking 60%+ of the
Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices or meeting and training rooms, e.g., use of safe work place practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire and building safety

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.