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As a member of the leadership team and under the general supervision of the District Manager plans, organizes, reviews, and directs the operation and control of the District’s distribution system including the daily operations and administrative requirements of the distribution system and facilities. Directs and supervises the activities of the operations and maintenance department including the installation, maintenance, and repair of all water system facilities. The Operations Manager is responsible for promoting the culture, appearance and reliable function of well-maintained facilities, property, vehicles, and equipment.
The Operations Manager must communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing. The Operations Manager will attend District Board of Directors meetings and represent the District with customers, the public, other governmental entities, and professional organizations.
The Operations Manager is responsible for the administrative functions of the department including: Operations employee safety program implementation and updates; management of staff including schedules, setting and implementing performance standards and applying District personnel policies including performance evaluation and related documentation; Compliance with water sampling schedules; implementation of the District maintenance plans, capital improvement plans and other programs; preparing and submitting required reports to the appropriate State Agencies and General Manager; preparing department budget and monitoring budget performance, and managing accounts payables for the department. Position will attend and prepare for meetings on a routine basis and as assigned.
Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education/Training: Combination of experience and education that would be comparable to graduation from an accredited college and/or a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in the administration and management of a water district including considerable high-level supervisory and administrative experience.
Experience: Experience in a computerized software system; including financial or customer record keeping and office work which involves contact with the public, both in person and on the phone is desirable; office support work that involved the interpretation and explanation of policies and procedures to the public.
License or Certificate:
A valid Colorado driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
State of Colorado Level 4 Water Distribution Certification preferred