Director Of Water and Sewer

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Township Supervisor, the position is the administrative department head directing the activities of the Van Buren Water & Sewer Division. As Director, the Employee directs the operation, maintenance, engineering, repair and installation of related equipment and facilities, in addition to utility billing, cross connection and all related regulatory responsibilities. This position also oversees the operation and maintenance of wastewater and water infrastructure and other facilities in coordination with the Water and Sewer Superintendent, Township Engineer, the Public Services Director, Planning Director, Township Supervisor and other department heads and consultants.

Significant emphasis is placed on maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of operations. The duties and responsibilities require considerable independent judgment and initiative. Interacts in a consistently pleasant and helpful manner with fellow employees, visitors and residents of the Charter Township of Van Buren and demonstrates the highest standards of internal and external customer service.

Excellent Benefits Package:
-The Blues of Michigan Medical/Dental (90%)
-Vision (100%)
-Defined Contribution (12%), Vested after First Contribution
-Life Insurance $100,000 (100%)
-Generous PTO Banks
-Education Tuition Assistant Plan
-HCSP of $2500 annually (After 2080 hours of employment)
-Healthy Habits
- Free Onsite Gym Benefits
-4 Day Work Week Mon-Thurs

An employee in this position may be called upon to perform any or all of the following essential job functions, duties and responsibilities. These examples are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by an employee assigned this classification and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed in this position.

• Oversees the administrative functions of the Water & Sewer Division including; personnel, budgeting, financial, engineering, and general administration.
  Plans and directs the activities of skilled and semi-skilled workers, consultants and supervisors.
• Oversees the operation, installation, maintenance and repair of piping, water hydrants and gate valves, gate wells, manholes, sewer lines, pumps, etc.
  Recommends priorities, develops new policies and procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations; reviews major changes and problems with the Public Services Director.
• Evaluates operational needs, such as manpower, parts, materials, and equipment.
• Provides administrative oversight of the installation, maintenance, repair and reading of water meters for industrial, commercial and residential accounts.
• Provides administrative oversight of all water and sewer utility billing operations.
• Performs Project Management for technology and infrastructure as it relates to water, sewer operations and maintenance, including writing RFP’s, presentations at public hearings and meetings.
• Ensures township compliance regulations related to water, such as:
  Backflow Prevention, Stage 2 Disinfection By-products, Lead and Copper, Bacteriological monitoring and Consumer Annual Reports. Performs duties as required by regulation for water supply, NDPES permits, etc.
• Maintains records and reports in compliance with M.I.O.S.H.A. regulations and other applicable laws.
• Enforces safety rules and regulations and ensures proper training of personnel.
• Supervises and coordinates the resolution of customer complaints and service requests.
• Serves as a liaison to water & sewer and regulatory entities at the state, regional, and local level.
• Develops and recommends budgets and rate models, analyzes costs and evaluates staff performance.
• Performs liaison duties with other divisions, departments, external agencies and other communities; represents the operations at meetings.
• Counsels and advises the Township Board of Trustees and Water & Sewer Commission on infrastructure related matters.
• Keeps abreast of professional developments, new administrative techniques, legal issues and other current events.
• Performs plan review in conjunction with Planning Director.
• Works with development of the Township's Geographic Information System, as it relates to divisional operations.
• Maintains effective networking relationships with peers and other colleagues in and outside the Township.
• Maintains effective working relationships with Township officials, employees and the general public.
• Represents the Township interests at various commissions, committees and other industry related events and activities.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
• Drives personal or Township vehicle as required.
  Required to be available to perform duties for operational problems, equipment emergencies, storms, power outages and other emergencies deemed
• necessary by management after normal working hours, weekends and holidays.

The above list of job requirements, duties and responsibilities, physical abilities and other abilities are meant to be…