Assistant Director of Utilities

JOB SUMMARY

The Village of Frankfort is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Director of Utilities. This position is a full-time, non-exempt supervisory position. Under the general direction of the Director of Utilities, the Assistant Director of Utilities performs a variety of supervisory and operational duties with limited supervision. The Assistant Director plans, coordinates, and manages the daily operations of the Utility Department and assists in the development and implementation of plans, policies, and programs to ensure the delivery of quality services to the citizenry of the Village of Frankfort and Utility customers.

The Assistant Director oversees all water supply sampling, testing, treating, and documentation to ensure compliance with state and federal EPA requirements and is expected to eventually assume the role of Responsible Operator in Charge (ROINC).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversees and meets daily with wastewater, water, and maintenance foremen to review work programs and make recommendations;
• Oversee all water supply sampling, testing, treating, and documentation to ensure compliance with state and federal EPA requirements, with the capability to assume the role of Responsible Operator in Charge (ROINC);
• Responsible for submitting consumer confidence reports, monthly operating reports, and drinking water compliance monitoring reports, such as corrosion control reports and monitoring results;
• Provide all safety training and lead monthly safety meetings for employees to ensure employees know how to safely operate the equipment needed to perform their tasks;
• Assist in monitoring the working budget to ensure the line items are within budget limitations;
• Assist with interviews and recommending the hiring of new personnel, recommending disciplinary action and/or promotions, evaluating employee’s performance, investigating and responding to employee grievances;
• Assists in evaluating new procedures and work programs making recommendations to Department Director concerning improvements;
• Assists with billing to include invoices and payouts;
• Be available for after-hours calls and emergency situations;
• Performs related work as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The supervisory responsibility of this position includes, but is not limited, to the following:

• Serve as Department Head in the absence of the Utility Director and assist Village Administration with direction and coordination of employees of the Department according to the established organization procedures;
• Work closely with department director to assure that employees comply with current accepted budgetary restrictions and accountability;
• Provide direct supervision to department staff members as required.

Minimum

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor or Associates Degree or related field and five years of full-time, progressively responsible related municipal experience; or any combination of education, training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Furthermore, this position requires the following:

• Requires possession of an Illinois motor vehicle operator’s license;
• Class 1 certificate for Wastewater Operations and/or Class B Water Operations Certificate issued by the State of Illinois;
• Ability to work within and maintain a chain of command;
• Ability to interact with co-workers and the public in a congenial and effective manner;
• Ability to work with great attention to detail and high level of accuracy;
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
• Ensure that employees observe and maintain established safety policies and procedure;
  Take appropriate precautions to preserve their own safety and others during the course of performing tasks and essential duties;
• Effective organizational skills;
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Work Environment:

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