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TOWN OF COLCHESTERJOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Water Resources Manager

Reports to: Public Works Director Department: Public Works

Classification: Exempt

JOB FUNCTION

Under the general direction from the Public Works Director, provides management of thedepartments utility services related to the Towns stormwater and wastewater systems,inspection of new development containing public infrastructure, overall departmentalasset management related to stormwater and wastewater infrastructure, environmentalcompliance, grant procurement, ordinance management, and public relations.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Works with a high degree of independence performing technical and professional workrelating to infrastructure planning and management. Expectations for this position includetechnical aptitude, advanced computer skills including basic operations of GIS, advancedanalytical, organizational, and communication skills, and significant knowledge andexperience with the development and management of stormwater and wastewater systemsas well as regulatory and compliance requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various @types of work thatmay be performed.

Manages the Towns stormwater and wastewater systems, including but notlimited to, capital planning and budgeting, and monitoring billing operations,revenues, and expenditures.

With assistance from the departments Operations Manager, developsmaintenance and operating budgets for stormwater and wastewater utilities

Provides technical review comments to the Town Engineer for stormwater andwastewater infrastructure associated with new development.

Administers on-site inspection program of public infrastructure associated withnew development to ensure all new public infrastructure is constructed inaccordance with approved plans and specifications.

Manages and coordinates all environmental and regulatory compliance for thedepartment.

Manages and coordinates grant procurement efforts related to water resources.

Manages and coordinates public education and outreach, as well as customerservice related to water resources.

Oversees water quality sampling program including notifications and thedevelopment of annual reports.

TOWN OF COLCHESTERJOB DESCRIPTION

Manages, maintains, and enforces all departmental ordinances related to waterresources.

Meets with state and federal representatives and other municipal professionalsregarding areas of responsibility. Represents the Town on regional committeesand boards and other public forums including management briefings andSelectboard meetings.

Working with all departmental staff, develops and oversees an asset managementprogram for all public infrastructure, including the research and acquisition ofappropriate software programs, the development and implementation of a datacollection and inventory program, and the ongoing management and updating ofassociated databases.

Maintains technical proficiency through participation in continuing education.

Maintains accurate records and files.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Environmental sciences and water quality management, management ofstormwater and wastewater systems, capital planning and budgeting, design andconstruction of public infrastructure, asset and data management, regulatory andenvironmental compliance, development of grant applications, public education,outreach, and customer service, and ordinance development and management.

Ability to: Perform short and long term capital plans for stormwater and wastewatersystems, ability to read, understand and interpret engineered construction drawings; keepaccurate records and maintain highly organizeddata bases relating to the departmentsinfrastructure and operations; maintain effective working relationships with state andfederal agencies, engineers and contractors, operate basic GIS based computerapplications for electronic mapping and asset management as well as other advancedcomputer applications. Communicate effectively with administrators, regulators, otheremployees and the general public, and appropriately accept constructive criticism.

Training and Experience: Bachelors degree in environmental sciences and/orengineering. Minimum of four years of experience in water quality and infrastructureplanning and management; database management; and basic operations of assetmanagement and GIS systems and programs. Any combination of training, education andexperience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may beconsidered qualifying.

Physical Requirements: These are physical and mental requirements of the position as itis typically performed. Inability to meet one or more of these physical or mentalrequirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position.Upon request for a reasonable accommodation, the organization may be able to adjust orexcuse one or more of t

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