Summary Description:

Under the general direction of the General Manager, plans, directs, and coordinates, all activities related to water production projects of the Water Works including, but not limited to, design, construction and maintenance of water production, water quality analysis, water treatment process modeling and all other water production projects undertaken by the Water Works. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Plans, coordinates, oversees, and evaluates the construction of water production projects and other projects (e.g. towers, booster stations, and ASRs) overseen by the water production division to maintain effective and efficient operations and quality service to all customers.  
• Assists in establishing goals and objectives for the Water Works to ensure compliance with company policy directives; all applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules and regulations; and the strategic plan of the utility.
• Serves as the Loss Prevention Manager and coordinates the safety program for the utility.
• Manages the performance of staff in carrying out Water Works activities including assigning work through delegation, training and performance management. Also directly supervises Civil Engineer I – Water Production. 
• Manage and oversee all source water protection efforts.
• Prepares reports and correspondence and reviews those prepared with staff relating to departmental activities, direction, accomplishments, and compliance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations. Confirms accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
• Prepares reports for the Board of Trustees, management, and other meetings to present plans and accomplishments and to discuss the development and implementation of plans, policies, procedures, standards, etc.
• Recommends and monitors water production projects for the Water Works budget by reviewing past expenditures, analyzing future needs, and making determinations regarding the necessary resources to accomplish water production objectives. 
• Responds to customer (internal and external) concerns and issues and determines appropriate resolutions to maintain positive customer/community relations for the utility.
• Provides input in the planning and construction of capital improvements designed either internally or by outside consultants for all projects, reviews these improvements to ensure that they serve the designed purpose and that the facilities can be efficiently operated and maintained.
• Serves as a consultant to customer service in handling complex customer issues.
• Serves as a resource for staff regarding regulatory or utility policies and issues. Provides technical assistance and interprets policy as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Licenses and Certifications:

• State of Iowa Professional Engineering License (or ability to obtain within six months) 
• State of Iowa Public Water System Certificate – Grade III Water Treatment (or ability to obtain within twelve months)
• State of Iowa Public Water System Certificate – Grade II Water Distribution preferred

Education/Experience:

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge is qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Biosystems Engineering, or related field.
• Five years of engineering design or review of water production utility facilities, two years of which must include progressive engineering in utility, public works, construction, consulting engineering responsibilities and/or management skills.
• Two years of supervisory/personnel management experience preferred.