International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans · 21 hours ago
Water and Sewer Superintendent
Oak Park, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans is seeking a Water and Sewer Superintendent for the Village of Oak Park. This senior management position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Water and Sewer Division, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing leadership to the staff.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring the residents of the Village of Oak Park are provided with safe, clean potable water and an effective, efficient sewer system
Able to manage effectively in a union environment and ensure compliance with all bargaining agreement requirements
Plan, prioritize, and review the work of the Water and Sewer Division staff
Ability to communicate timely and effectively with the residents, business owners, and stakeholders of the Village of Oak Park when responding to requests for services and enforcement of Village ordinances
Ensure that accurate and timely documentation of hours worked, materials, and equipment used to perform the daily activities
Ensure that the daily, weekly, monthly and annual sampling and reporting required by the United States and Illinois Environmental Protection Agencies are accurately performed, prepared and submitted within the timeframe established by each agency
Take immediate action to inform Village management, residents, and the general public of any problems or situations that affect water quality
Establish work schedules, productivity standards and methods for providing cost effective maintenance and repairs to Village infrastructure
Ensure compliance with Village policies and procedures, state, and federal laws and initiate required actions when violations are observed
Review and evaluate the documentation of the daily work productivity records of field personnel
Prepare, review and evaluate analytical and statistical reports on the historical maintenance and conditions of the Village water and sewer systems
Evaluate, recommend, and schedule necessary training for field personnel
Conduct regular performance evaluation of field personnel within the Division; Implement disciplinary action, when necessary
Identify, obtain sand schedule resources required to meet or exceed the established service levels of the Division
Ensure that all field personnel wear proper safety clothing and protective gear and that industry accepted safety standards and practices are adhered to and violations are corrected immediately
Direct repairs and maintenance activities, if and when needed, due to personnel shortages or complexity of needed repairs
Identify opportunities for improvement of service delivery methods and procedures and review with appropriate management staff
Review and update records and atlases of the water and sewer system, as needed
Maintain and document the inventory of supplies for the Division
Oversee activities concerning the procurement of maintenance materials and supplies
In conjunction with the Public Works Director, prepare and develop the annual Division budget and supporting documentation. Forecast funding needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies that are required to meet established service levels
Participate and assist in the implementation of the goals and objectives of the Village of Oak Park Department of Public Works
Attend and participate in professional group meetings and activities in order to maintain a high level of competence in the latest trends and techniques in the public works industry
Responsible for the deployment, operation, maintenance, and data management of acoustic logging equipment to support monitoring, analysis, and reporting activities associated with non-revenue water
Support the operation and maintenance of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) systems and customer portal to ensure accurate data collection, system reliability, and regulatory compliance
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned including snow mitigation in extreme circumstances
Qualification
Required
Minimum of five years of increasingly responsible supervisory or management experience in a public-sector water and/or sewer department
Possession of a Class “C” Illinois Water Operator's License
Possession of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business management, public administration, civil environmental engineering, roadway construction or related field is preferred
Operational characteristics, services and activities of Public Works programs related to water and sewer maintenance
Industry trends related to water and sewer maintenance and improvements
Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs
Complex principles and practices of program development and administration
Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions, especially those unique to water and sewer maintenance
Advanced principles and practices of budget preparation and administration
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
Operation and maintenance of light and heavy equipment used in a modern public works department
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations
Equipment, materials and techniques used to repair and maintain water distribution and wastewater collection systems
Ensure that the best customer service is provided to both internal and external customers
Embrace, support, and promote the Village's core values, beliefs, and culture
Manage, direct and coordinate the work of two division supervisors and (blank) frontline staff members; hire, supervise, train and evaluate staff
Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction
Recommend and implement goals, objectives, and practices for providing effective and efficient water and sewer services
Prepare and administer large and complex, enterprise budgets
Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports
Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures and techniques
Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Exercise good judgment and use common sense in all situations
Use office computers and software applicable to the position
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including Village and other government officials, community groups, and the general public
Establish and maintain interpersonal skills in the workplace to effectively communicate and interact with others
Maintain reliable and predictable attendance
Attend occasional meetings and functions outside of regularly scheduled work hours
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following: Walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time; Operating assigned equipment
Maintain Effective Audio-visual Discrimination And Perception Needed For: Making observations; Communicating with others; Reading and Writing; Operating assigned equipment
Sustain Cognitive Abilities That Enable The Potential For: Making sound decisions; Demonstrating intellectual capabilities
Preferred
Possession of a class “B” CDL Illinois Driver's License
Company
International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans
The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans are led by the ICMA Veterans Advisory Committee (VAC).
Founded in 1908Washington, District of Columbia, US
51-200 employees
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