Job Description:

SALARY: $87,105.00 - $108,381.00 / annually
Position starts at a Step I. Salary is on an annual step increase basis to be awarded on the anniversary date in the position.

Bargaining Unit: Department Head Union
To view the respective collective bargaining agreement please click here.

REPORTS TO: Works under the direction of the Commissioner of DPW

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Under administrative direction, employee plans and prioritizes the majority of work independently, in accordance with standard practices and previous training. Employee is expected to solve most problems of detail or unusual situations by adapting methods or interpreting instructions accordingly.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Supports the Water Commission in the management of the City's water system
• Prepares for and facilitates the Water Commission monthly meetings
• Maintains statistics and data in order to generate periodic reports and the Annual Statistical Report
• Issues water permits and maintains a tracking system of all permits
• Participates in the determination of water revenues and rates on an ongoing basis
• Prepares the departmental budget, tracks expenditures and makes projections
• Gather data and information for and issues the consumers' confidence reports annually
• Generates, prepares and submits monthly reports to be submitted to the state
• Participates in regulatory actions as needed
• Performs related work as required

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED AT HIRE:

• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Massachusetts drinking Water Supply Facilities Distribution Operators license for a grade 4 facility

Education and Experience:
Graduate from an accredited four (4) year college or university with specialization in engineering; three to five years of responsible or any equivalent combination of education, training or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Water treatment and testing and water quality standards
• Knowledge of State, DEP and Federal EPA regulations
• Working knowledge of environmental health and safety relevant to water system operations
• Knowledge and ability to interpret and develop plans and specifications utilizing relevant computer applications
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state and bylaw rules and regulations as applicable to engineering activities
• Ability to maintain effective working and professional relationships with employees' officials, contractors, vendors and the general public
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with City officials and departments, state agencies and the general public
• Ability to deal with employees tactfully and effectively and maintain positive public relations
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form
• Ability to prepare and administer budgets and to prepare financial reports
• Ability to delegate responsibility and work well with subordinates
• Demonstrated organizational, planning and financial skills

Additional Information:

Comprehensive Benefits

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Application Instructions:

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