Job Openings In Michigan Title:
Management Professional – Systems Planning
Post Date
9/29/2017
Expiration Date
12/28/2017
Details:
It’s an exciting time to be at the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA)! GLWA employs hundreds of technical and administrative staff, all working to ensure effective wastewater treatment and to provide our award-winning drinking water to more than 80 wholesale customers in Michigan.
We are looking for a Management Professional – Systems Planning, responsible for planning, leading, organizing, controlling and executing various projects and tasks within the Systems Planning team. The Water and Wastewater Research Management Professional will work in collaboration with GLWA Planning Services, Research and Innovation group members and cross GLWA Divisions to identify and implement new technology and practices, support and perform research that advances implementation of new treatment processes and participate with the innovative and research efforts of educational institutions and organizations. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining best practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely deliverables. The Management Professional may work independently or with a team to achieve operational efficiencies.
Responsibilities (not all inclusive)
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal/external clients, vendors and all other stakeholders
• Develop and maintain processes and procedures consistent with best practices, federal, state and local laws
• Achieve operational efficiencies by forecasting requirements, contributing information and presenting recommendations
• Identify and implement process improvements, staff training needs, and new technology
• Analyze variances and initiate corrective actions needed to ensure timely completion of assigned projects
• Prepare and generate documentation to support audit requirements
• Support the Unit Director and/or Manager with administrative duties, team coordination, and communications
• Provide analyses, performance indicators, and reports for the management team, board, committees, and all other stakeholders
• Stay current with industry trends by participating in educational opportunities and professional/community organizations
• Follow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties
• Prepare and present status reports to management as needed
• Respond to all requests for project information
• Coordinate meetings and tasks with other units across the organization
• Develop, install, test and monitor systems including software applications, conversions and upgrades monitoring
• Perform related work duties as assigned
• Provide on the job training
Qualifications:
Required Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a related operational area
• Three (3) or more years of experience in a specialty designation area preferably in municipal or public utility setting
• Safety Specialty Designation only: Education requirement can be substituted with extensive experience at the discretion of the GLWA Chief Executive Officer and Organizational Development Unit
Knowledge of:
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations
• Business technology, data management systems and applications
• Auditing practices and principles
• Project management
• Analysis and reporting techniques
Other Requirements:
• Must have a valid Michigan Driver’s License
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
• This position may require sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time, light to moderate lifting, reaching, pulling, and carrying. Manual dexterity and audiovisual/linguistic acuity is required.
Comments:
GLWA offers competitive pay, opportunity for advancement, on the job training, ongoing professional development, tuition assistance and a career in a sector that safeguards public health, supports and strengthen communities, and protects the environment. To learn more about our mission go to One Water / http://www.glwater.org/
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Employer:
Great Lakes Water Authority
Contact:
Organizational Development Team
Address:
Water Board Building
735 Randolph Street
Work Phone:
313.964.9555
Email:
Sherrian.Greenwood@glwater.org
Website:
http://www.glwater.org/
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