Utility Manager

Utility Manager

City of Burlington is looking for a Utility Manager to lead our water and wastewater utilities team within the Department of Public Works. Our utility professionals work hard every day to collect and treat wastewater from the City and surround districts to return it safely to the environment, and to supply our customers with safe, reliable water to be utilized in all aspects of life. If you are dependable, team oriented, have good communication skills, and have a passion for public service, come be a part of our team!

The Utility Manager position performs supervisory, administrative, and professional work in planning, organizing, and directing all aspects of the water and wastewater utilities within the Department of Public Works. Successful candidates must have a High School Diploma/GED and a valid driver’s license.  Candidates must have at least five (5) years of experience working within a wastewater or water utility and two (2) years of supervisory experience. WDNR Advanced Wastewater Operator Certification and a WDNR Water Operator Certification are required for the position. Paid, on the job, training for CDL is available.

Starting salary for this position is $75,275 – $81,369 annually depending on qualifications.

Other benefits include:

  • Wisconsin Retirement System Pension
  • Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Casual Day
  • CDL Re-imbursement
  • Great job stability and year-round meaningful work

A City of Burlington Employment Application form is required to be submitted as part of this position recruitment. This form may be obtained here:

http://burlington-wi.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1005/Application-for-Employment-Fillable-Form

Complete the application form and upload it as part of the online application.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for all the routine operations and functions of the water and wastewater utility. Serves as the Operator-In-Charge (OIC) for the wastewater utility. May also serve as the Operator-In-Charge (OIC) for the water utility.
  • Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations regarding water and wastewater utility operations. This includes being responsible for ensuring accurate and timely completion of all required sampling, reporting, and other necessary submittals for compliant utility operation.
  • Responsible for required storm water reporting and operational compliance.
  • Plans, organizes, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates programs, plans, services, staffing, equipment and infrastructure of the water and wastewater utilities.
  • Supervises water and wastewater water utility staff, determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow. Issues written and oral instruction, assigns duties, and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures. Evaluates employee performance, issues corrective action, and administers discipline in accordance with City policy when necessary.
  • Trains and develops staff on water and wastewater operations, procedures, equipment, and tools. Ensures all appropriate certifications are achieved and maintained for utility staff. Encourages staff to pursue additional certification and development.
  • Studies and standardizes department policies and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
  • Assists with the development of annual budgets for the water and wastewater utilities and administers adopted budget in assigned area of responsibility.
  • Assists and/or Oversees water and wastewater utility projects where necessary
  • Oversees the routine maintenance of utility infrastructure, ensures maintenance intervals are established and followed.  Plans, coordinates, and implements utility infrastructure replacement.
  • Responds to public and other inquiries relative to department policies and procedures.
  • Attends Common Council Meetings as needed.
  • Participates in Development Meetings where utilities may be needed.
  • Supervises safety programs such as lock-out/tag-out, confined space entry, hazard communication, exposure control, personal protective equipment.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

  • Graduation from high school education or GED equivalent is required. Graduation from a four-year college with a degree in civil engineering, construction management, Chemistry, biology, environmental science, public administration, or related field is desired.
  • Required: five (5) years experience in a wastewater or water utility including two (2) years of experience in the supervision and management of a wastewater or water utility.
  • Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Advanced Wastewater Operator Certification with the following sub-classes is required:
    • (A1) Suspended Growth Processes
    • (A2) Attached Growth Processes
    • (B) Solids Separation
    • (C) Biological Solids/Sludge Handling, Processing, and Reuse
    • (D) Disinfection
    • (L) Laboratory
    • (P) Total Phosphorus
    • (SS) Sanitary Sewage Collection System
  • Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Water Operator Certification with the following subclasses is required:
    • (D) Distribution
    • (G) Groundwater
  • Additional Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Water Operator Certification in the following subclasses is desired.
    • (V) VOC
    • (Z) Zeolite Softening

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Effective communicator and bridge builder between various departments.
  • Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of modern water and wastewater utilities;
  • Ability to perform process control calculations;
  • Thorough knowledge of equipment and facilities required in a comprehensive utilities program;
  • Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of maintenance and construction of water and wastewater utility infrastructure;
  • Ability to read and understand plan sets, construction drawings, contract documents, administrative codes, and regulatory codes and rules.
  • Working knowledge of the principles and practices of office management, work organization and supervision.
  • Skill in operation of the listed tools and equipment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
  • Working knowledge of computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, SCADA, and GIS applications.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Possession of a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License with CDL Class B, or the ability to obtain one is desired. Must submit to random drug and alcohol testing as required by Federal law for CDL operators.
  • Confined Entry Rescue Training and participation on confined entry team.
  • 24-hour on-call responsibilities.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Motor vehicle, dump truck, snow removal equipment including plow, generators, pumps, gauges, meters, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, phone, calculator, and a variety of lab equipment. Office equipment including: personal computer with word processing, spreadsheet, and database software; copy machine; fax machine; and phone.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations, when possible, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; talk or hear; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Lifting occurs as a part of normal work and is usually done in conjunction with stooping, bending or twisting.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations, where possible, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee occasionally works in manholes, vaults, and other confined spaces.

The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.

SELECTION GUIDELINES:

Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview and reference check, physical exam, and drug screen upon pre-employment.  Job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Position open until filled.

The City of Burlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.

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