Description/Job Summary

BGMU is seeking a dynamic and collaborative management professional to serve as Water/Wastewater Systems Manager. This position manages all operational aspects of the Water/Wastewater Division and ensures regulatory compliance with all state and federal requirements. The successful applicant will be an experienced, visionary leader with exceptional management, organizational, and interpersonal skills and must have a demonstrated record of ethical leadership that creates a cohesive work environment that garners the confidence and respect of employees within the division and the overall utility. The Water/Wastewater Systems Manager must have technical and engineering knowledge of operations of water and wastewater treatment, water line installation and repair, wastewater line installation and repair, storage facility, telemetering and remote pump facility control. Must have a strong working knowledge of budget preparation, accounting and financing related to utility operations. Must be familiar with water distribution and sewage collection systems. The successful applicant must have a strong desire to serve in the water/wastewater industry and community organizations at the highest level. Duties include:

• Ensure that adequate staffing and properly experienced and qualified individuals serve within the respective departments.
• Ensure that ongoing programs, testing procedures, treatment procedures, etc. are carried out within accepted industry-wide standards.
• Direct and supervise the construction, maintenance, operations and engineering of the water and wastewater system, constantly reviewing the system for efficiency and to ensure reliable service.
• Direct and approve the overall activities of the operations and engineering departments and exercises individual judgment, initiative and originality to ensure maximum efficiency and effective management of personnel, equipment and materials.
• Develop strong culture of communication and teamwork within division and overall utility.
• Review methods and procedures and makes or recommends changes where applicable.
• Prepare the Division's construction and operations budget.
• Coordinate with the Safety Director to plan and direct the Water/Wastewater Division's safety program.
• Consult with management team on company policies and procedures.
• Work closely with customer service and public relations personnel to address customer needs and inform the public on water and wastewater issues.
• Insure operating and engineering departments have the proper tools, vehicles and other equipment that is needed to do their jobs safely and effectively.
• Secure resources necessary to effectively restore water and wastewater services following a severe weather event.
• Periodically report to the Bowling Green City Commission relative to information dealing with the water and wastewater operations.
• Make presentations to the BGMU Board of Directors, support General Manager in making presentations and informing Board on pertinent issues.
• Actively engage with regulatory agencies to establish strong working relationships, address new regulations and emerging contaminants, assist in developing regulatory policy to the extent possible.
• Actively engage with KY-TN AWWA, Water Professionals of KY-TN, NACWA and other professional organizations to network with other utilities on management and emerging issues.
• Additional work and/or training outside normal work hours may be required.

This position reports to the General Manager.

Deadline to apply is Monday, April 24, 2023

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field dealing with water and wastewater treatment.
• Ten (10) years of water and wastewater treatment experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE).