General Manager
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General Manager

Town of Lisbon (Water Department)

Location: Lisbon,ME, USA

Date: 2024-09-19T20:26:26Z

Job Description:

JOB TITLE: General Manager

DEPT: Administration

JOB TYPE: Full time employee, Salary

Hours of Availability: Monday through Friday 7:00A.M. to 4:30P.M. / on call 24 hours

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under administrative direction from the Board of Water Commissioners, the General Manager is responsible for Department operations including administration, fiscal finances, operations, engineering, public relations, personnel, and general affairs of the Department; represents the Board's policies and programs with employees, community organizations, and the general public; reviews budget requests and makes recommendations to the Board on final expenditure levels; responsible for employer-employee relations; and to do related work as required.

DUTIES:

  • Manages all aspects of a water utility's daily operation, including technical, financial, regulatory, and human resource requirements.
  • Effectively leads a team of employees with diverse backgrounds and varying technical experience for the efficient operation of the Department.
  • Coordinates and communicates Department activities with local, state, and federal officials, the news media, and the general public.
  • Develops and executes both short and long-range planning in response to financial, technical, or other changing conditions.
  • Conceives and initiates master plans for all phases of the Department's operations.
  • Develops and disseminates internal and external policies.
  • Determines authority and duties of Department staff and establishes standards of performance.
  • Acts as liaison to the Board of Water Commissioners and arranges regular and special meetings of the Board.
  • Presents monthly reports to the Board and prepares annual reports required by Bond Resolution.
  • Prepares and submits annual budget for review and approval of the Board.
  • Responsible for Department personnel matters, including hiring, promoting, and evaluating personnel.
  • Serves as designated Operator of the System and liaison to federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
  • Responsible for ensuring compliance with all Federal and State Drinking Water regulations and requirements.
  • Provides project management as necessary, including estimating, design, and contract administration.
  • Responsible for Department public relations, including dissemination of information to the public and news media.
  • Serves as management personnel assigned to weekend call duty and responds to emergencies as necessary.

    • REQUIREMENTS:

    Education and Experience: Four-year degree in engineering, public administration, business administration, or related field OR any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities. Proven ability to manage financial assets and human resources. Five to eight years of progressively responsible participation as part of a utility management team.

    Licenses: Possess or obtain within three years of hire a State of Maine operator license for a Class IV Water Treatment System and a Class IV Distribution System. Valid State of Maine Driver's License, free from violations.

    Skills and Knowledge: Ability to project a positive public image and to make effective presentations. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Detailed knowledge of Environmental Protection Agency, Safe Drinking Water Act, and Maine Division of Environmental Health laws and regulations.

    Must live within thirty minutes of the Lisbon Water Department Office.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT:

    Work location: 639 Lisbon St., Lisbon Falls, ME. Performs majority of duties in an office setting but is periodically exposed to varying weather conditions and construction equipment when performing fieldwork.

    ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

    Ability to legally operate assigned Department vehicles; work in accordance with the Department's safety program; respond to emergencies at all hours and in all weather conditions; ability to lift 50 lbs.; and communicate with co-workers, vendors, and members of the public in a courteous and effective manner.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

    Benefits:

    • Employee discount
    • Flexible schedule

    Shift:

    • 8 hour shift

    License/Certification:

    • Driver's License (Preferred)

    Shift availability:

    • Day Shift (Preferred)

    Ability to Commute:

    • Lisbon Falls, ME 04252 (Required)

    Ability to Relocate:

    • Lisbon Falls, ME 04252: Relocate before starting work (Required)

    Work Location: In person

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