Manager of Operations

The Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) provides quality water supply, water pollution control, mapping, and household hazardous waste collection to eight member municipalities:
Bloomfield, East Hartford, Hartford, Newington, Rocky Hill, West Hartford, Wethersfield and Windsor. Additionally, the MDC provides drinking water to portions of Farmington, Glastonbury, East Granby and South Windsor, known as the MDC's non-member towns . DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES :
The purpose of this classification is to supervise and manage District water distribution and wastewater collection pipelines and related systems and facilities. Work involves directing pipeline systems maintenance and repair, meter reading, maintenance and repair, stock services, and budget development and administration. PERTINENT DETAILS :
Open posting. District employees and external applicants will be considered. A screening of all applicants will be conducted by the Human Resources Office, which may include referral to an oral panel process. The top-rated applicants will be referred to the Department Head or the designated representative for an interview. The Department Head shall make the final selection. CRITERIA FOR SELECTION :
Relevant education, experience, skills, managerial/supervisory ability, and performance aptitudes as reflected in the position's job specification. The MDC seeks to enhance the diversity of its workforce. People of color, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The selected candidate will undergo an internal background check . EOE/AA/M/F/D/V For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below.

Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or closely related field; supplemented by minimum ten (10) years of progressively responsible previous experience that includes utility or public works engineering or maintenance including three (3) years at the managerial level; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must have a valid driver's license.

Requires a CT Class III Operator Water Distribution System Certificate; and a Connecticut Professional Engineer's License is preferred.