Job Openings In Michigan Title:
Director of Distribution

Post Date
10/21/2019

Expiration Date
1/19/2020

Details:
SUMMARY
The Director of Distribution will direct and oversee the overall operations and maintenance of the City's drinking water distribution system.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
* Direct reports-Manager of Construction and Maintenance, Manager of Meter Service, Manager Service Line Repair, Engineering Aide, and Distribution Records Drafter
* Support the operation & maintenance activities of the Utility Department in the distribution system.
* Accountable to direct and support the 24-hour operation of the distribution system.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This list represents the types of duties required by this position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected.
* Actively support the mission statement of the City and the Utility.
* Respond to emergency situations related to water infrastructure.
* Assist with hiring, training, team building, and evaluation of water personnel.
* Recognize good work performed by employees; recommend employees for promotion.
* Look for and make recommendations for improvement.
* Follow the City’s progressive discipline practices as necessary.
* Assume administrative duties; time cards, vacation schedules, overtime assignments, record keeping and reporting as necessary.
* Confirm appropriate manpower for each planned job to assure appropriate skills composition of each assigned crew or individual for effective work execution.
* Participate in weekly coordination meetings to ensure that each week’s scheduled activities are mutually agreed upon and have the right priority.
* Ensure that good housekeeping and safe work practices are followed.
* Actively lead safety and information sharing meetings.
* Identify and provide training for staff.
* Write SOP’s and provide technical assistance and expertise to management on how best to operate and maintain the treatment equipment.
* Support the maintenance and development of water distribution GIS data.
* Provide timely progress reporting to management on all performance data with regular updates on relevant issues.
* Participate in the budgeting process.
* Actively use maintenance management software for service requests, work order review, parts ordering and inventory.
* Oversee the meter service personnel and practices.
* Make recommendations for continuous improvement of the processes and systems used in operation.
* Ensure that all contact with customers is adequately documented in the customer service software.
* Interact with customers regarding water related service issues.
* Ensure that all EPA and IDEM regulatory requirements and standards are consistently met for operating the distribution system.
* Oversee the Water Service Line Repair program.

NON-ESSENTIAL/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed or as delegated.

Qualifications:
EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS
* High School Diploma, or equivalent.
* Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Environmental Sciences, or Sanitary Engineering is preferred.
* Five years of increasingly responsible experience in water, wastewater, environmental services or utility operations and maintenance is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES PREFERRED
* Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills.
* Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
* Strong computer and software skills; Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
* Knowledge of EPA and State of Indiana water regulations.
* Strong operations background with specific technical knowledge of water systems.
* Strong analytical skills.
* Ability to be a team player.
* Ability to be self-reliant and able to lead change.
* Ability to be self-motivated and work with very little direction and oversight.
* Leadership skills; must be able to plan and direct the work of others.
* Operational knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pumps principles, and related equipment.
* Must be physically capable of performing the position duties and working in adverse weather conditions.
* Must perform all job functions with honesty and professionalism.
* Must interact with co-workers fairly and with impartiality.
* Must have excellent communication skills in order to communicate with vendors and the City of South Bend Accounting Department; interact with co-workers and the public with tact and diplomacy.
* Must be able to document personnel records.
* Must be able to read, write, and interpret O & M Manuals.
* Must be able to work around open and unprotected water.
* Must be able to climb elevated storage tower.
* Must have knowledge of operation, repair and maintenance of water system equipment.
* Must wear steel toed boots and winter wear as well as approved safety equipment as needed.
* Must be available for emergencies 24 hours per day.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
* Valid Driver’s License required.
* Must have, or receive as soon as practicable, a State of Indiana Distribution System-Large Certification.
* Certification will need to be maintained for as long as employment with the City of South Bend is desired; other certifications may be required as the demands of the department evolve

Comments:
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Employer:
City of South Bend
Contact:
Christine Villaire

Address:
227 W. Jefferson Blvd., 1200N

Work Phone:
574-235-9957

Email:
humanresources@southbendin.gov

Website:
https://southbendin.gov/employment