Water Utilities General Manager

Water Utilities General Manager

Under administrative direction, plans, organizes and directs the Foothills Utilities programs, projects and operations through effective planning, staff management, and resource allocation; assures compliance to state and Federal environmental regulations, and Foothills Utilities policies, procedures and goals. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Serves as principal advisor to the Foothills Utilities on public utilities programs and technical issues; exercises independent judgment within broad policy guidelines; evaluates and analyzes operational and technical issues and policies and develops and implements solutions. Plans, directs, reviews and evaluates the Utilities operations, projects and programs; including water transmission & distribution, wastewater collection & treatment, and customer services; provides leadership, direction and guidance in strategies and program management.

Directs operations through effective planning, budget management, and resource allocation; assures effective communication of Utilities issues with Foothills Utilities Management, government officials, community organizations, and the general public. Evaluates Foothills Utilities needs and prioritizes programs, projects, plans, and resource requirements; interprets Foothills Utilities concerns, defines desired results, develops solutions, determines scope and priorities of programs and projects; encourages new ideas and collaborative approaches to solving problems.

Directs, coaches and trains staff, and evaluates performance; meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve priorities, workload, resource allocation, budgets, technical issues, quality standards, and services. Determines department goals and objectives, and evaluates progress toward achieving goals; evaluates staffing levels, resource availability and service demands, and allocates resources to optimize budgeted funds; manages administrative activities including budgets, contracts and activity reports.

Analyzes operational information, evaluates trends, and develops plans to meet future needs; assures utilities issues are properly addressed and resolved; monitors changes in regulations and legislation. Monitors operations, manages costs, and creates policies to increase efficiency and effectiveness of services; directs technical projects and utility rate studies; assures compliance with all regulations, standards and policies, including reporting requirements for state and Federal agencies.

Responds to critical incidents, and takes command when appropriate; directs coordination of plans and issues with other state and regional agencies; explains and interprets programs, policies, and activities;. Supports the relationship between the Foothills Utilities and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and Foothills Utilities staff; promotes the Foothills Utilities goals and priorities, vision, values, and complies with all Foothills Utilities policies and procedures.

Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and Foothills Utilities information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or Public Administration, or related field; AND six years of management experience in a large water/wastewater system; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

License and Certification Requirements A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required. Water Treatment or Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator's Grade 4 certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is required. ADEQ certifications in both W/WW functions are preferred; additional technical training and certifications may be required. Physical Demands and Working Environment Work is performed in a standard office environment.

May occasionally be required to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects.