What are the responsibilities and job description for the Local Manager position at ALLIANCE WATER RESOURCES INC?
Alliance Water Resources is a growing water and wastewater contract operations company has a great open opportunity for Local Manager to work for our Kimberling and Stone County Divisions.
This position has supervisory, technical, and administrative responsibility for a water and wastewater utility and is expected to perform the following functions under the general supervision of a division manager.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm with required On-Call hour
Compensation: Competitive based on qualifications
Essential Functions:
- Supervises and/or participates in the operation of the water and/or wastewater utility, including any ancillary operations, laboratory work, control systems, pumping stations, water mains, meter reading and devices, any billing functions, and all phases of maintenance and repair to ensure that day to day duties are successfully completed.
- Assists in short and long-term planning for the assigned division.
- Authorizes the purchasing of materials according to company guidelines.
- Attends and/or facilitates monthly client board meetings as required; assures that the needs of the client are met in compliance with contract obligations; implements policies set by the client.
- Assists in the preparation of the annual budget; controls inventory and the expenditure of budgeted funds.
- Reviews and evaluates the work of all employees.
- Reviews staffing needs, and recommends personnel actions such as hiring, salary adjustments, promotions, transfers, and terminations according to company policy and procedure.
- Performs inspections on all plant and ancillary operations including lift stations, pump stations, lagoons, wells and all related equipment to ensure accurate and efficient operation.
- Oversees and/or performs corrective and preventive maintenance to plant and equipment including repairing and replacing meters.
- Directs and/or assists in a variety of building and grounds maintenance activities including painting, cleaning, and restoration.
- Implements corporate policies and procedures according to specifications.
- Investigates and takes appropriate action in response to citizen or agency complaints or inquiries; initiates improvements to eliminate problems; oversees or performs remedial action in emergency situations; settles disputes as necessary.
- Completes paperwork in an accurate and timely manner including the reporting of monthly operating summaries, state permit reports, payroll timesheets, and any additional reports as required.
- Manages divisional operational projects to ensure that projects are completed according to specifications and that time commitments are met.
- Ensures water and/or wastewater systems are in compliance with federal, state, local, and company regulations; coordinates with regulatory entities to ensure compliance.
- Participates in professional association(s), federal, state and/or local meetings to keep abreast of new technology.
- Assures that proper safety standards and precautions are followed; oversees effective safety programs.
- Maintains harmonious and effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, clients, representatives from other agencies, vendors, contractors, and the general public.
- Develops and successfully completes authorized management objectives on an annual basis.
- Promotes corporate business development by furnishing prospect leads, participating in client calls, site evaluations, proposal development and/or startup activities.
- Performs related duties as needed or assigned