Water Transmission & Distribution Manager

Johnston County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description

The mission of the Johnston County Public Utilities Department is to provide citizens of Johnston County efficient, affordable and friendly services of water supply, wastewater collection and treatment, reclaimed water and stormwater management.

We are actively hiring for a Water Transmission & Distribution Manager. This position is full-time and requires response after hours, on holidays and weekends.

This position plans, directs, and oversees the operation, maintenance and repair of the County’s water transmission and distribution system. Work involves managing staff, budgets and infrastructure, while ensuring system operation is performed in strict accordance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. The position serves as or oversees the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) of the County’s water transmission and distribution system.

This position ensures water quality is maintained and that customers receive water at adequate flow and pressure. Key responsibilities include supervising staff, managing required water quality sampling, maintaining records, managing emergency responses, training staff, managing contractors for system repairs, and capital project planning with engineering staff. The position requires strong leadership abilities, technical knowledge and problem-solving skills. Work involves determining, planning, requesting and acquiring necessary resources for operation and supervisory responsibility for crew efficiency, quality and safety.

General administrative direction is received from the Director of Utilities regarding matters of policy, budget, long-range plans, and work priorities. Work is performed somewhat independently, with the Water Transmission & Distribution Manager being responsible for planning, scheduling and executing all assignments necessary to operate and maintain the distribution system. Work is evaluated through conferences, reports, and compliance with required laws and regulations.

• Responsible for the integrity of the entire water transmission and distribution system from a quality and compliance standpoint. Serves as or oversees the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) of the water distribution system.
• Directs, plans, organizes, and manages all activities of personnel involved in operation and maintenance of the water distribution system. Provides technical support, motivation and guidance in their work activities. Evaluates assigned personnel for efficiency and effectiveness; initiates personnel actions of hiring, promotion, discipline, termination, training and development; and resolves or refers personnel problems or grievances.
• Ensures all required distribution system sampling, monitoring and reporting is completed in accordance with permits and State and Federal requirements.
• Responsible to designate and determine when precautionary boil water advisories are issued and rescinded to customers.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining a water quality monitoring program, including basic in-field water analysis and interpretation.
• Determines routine flushing locations and volumes. In addition, during the annual switch over from chloramines to free chlorine, adequately manages and plans flushing of the water distribution system to assure a proper "burn out" is achieved.
• Manages and maintains a flow database, including water quality parameters for each area of the system. The database includes collection and tracking of daily and routine flow readings from bulk meters (into and out of the County system) and monthly bulk billing for bulk customers.
• Prepares and submits daily, weekly and monthly reports to the public utilities management as required.
• Maintains a positive relationship with bulk suppliers and customers and ensures coordination of purchases and supplies, as needed.
• Responsible for creating and managing a preventative maintenance program. Preventative maintenance includes valve operation, hydrant operation, inspection and routine mechanical, electrical, and site maintenance at water booster stations, master meters and elevated storage tanks.
• Ensures…