Water Distribution Manager

American Water Works Association; West Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

West Des Moines Water Works is seeking a Water Distribution Manager to plan, direct, and evaluate the operations and maintenance of the distribution system under the Superintendent and General Manager.

You will supervise staff, manage scheduling, safety programs, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and asset maintenance while coordinating construction and emergency response to ensure reliable service.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Five years in water distribution operation/maintenance with supervisory responsibility.
• Iowa Water Distribution System Operator Grade 4 certification.

Responsibilities

• Establish goals and objectives for the distribution department and ensure efficient staffing and operations.
• Develop and implement distribution construction, maintenance, and repair practices meeting standards and regulations.
• Supervise staff, assign work, evaluate performance, and participate in hiring decisions.
• Coordinate equipment, materials, budgeting, safety, and emergency response activities.

Skills

Advanced communication

Analytical decision-making

Team leadership

Driver's license (Iowa CDL readiness)

Education

High School diploma

Job description

West Des Moines Water Works is now accepting applications for the Water Distribution Manager position. Under the general direction of the Superintendent and General Manager, plans, directs, manages, and evaluates the operations, maintenance, repair, and improvement of the West Des Moines Water Works distribution system. The Water Distribution Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the Distribution Department, including personnel management, work planning and scheduling, emergency response, regulatory compliance, safety, asset maintenance, budgeting, inventory, equipment, and coordination of distribution construction and maintenance activities. Exercises independent judgment and decision-making within established policies, budgets, regulations, and organizational objectives. Provides direct supervision and leadership to Distribution Department employees and performs related duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Establishes goals and objectives for the water distribution department to ensure adequate operation and maintenance of the system and efficient use of existing staff resources
• Develop and implement distribution system construction, maintenance, and repair practices that meet or exceed industry standards; comply with applicable state and federal regulations; ensure efficient use of labor, materials, and equipment; and deliver high-quality services to utility customers
• Directly supervises Distribution Department employees, including assigning and reviewing work, establishing performance expectations, conducting performance evaluations, coaching and developing employees, addressing performance and conduct issues, participating in hiring and disciplinary decisions, approving leave and work schedules, and ensuring appropriate staffing and training
  Schedules, assigns and inspects repair work on water mains, valves, hydrants and appurtenances and on water service pipes, when necessary
• Determines equipment, materials and tools required for water distribution system maintenance work and recommends purchase of such equipment, materials and tools
• Evaluates the condition and performance of distribution system assets and develops short- and long-term maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement priorities in coordination with the General Manager, Superintendent, Principal Engineer - Distribution and Development, and other appropriate staff

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Five years in water distribution system operation and/or maintenance, with verifiable supervisory responsibility
• Iowa Water Distribution System Operator Grade 4 certification

Skills

• Possess or obtain within 30 days of appointment, an Iowa Commercial Driver's License for vehicles operated by West Des Moines Water Works. Once this license is obtained for the first time, continuous possession of the license is required and maintain a good driving record
• Must continuously possess a valid Iowa Driver's License, prior to obtaining the Iowa Commercial Driver's License and maintain a good driving record
• Advanced communication skills, oral and written
• Advanced analytical and decision-making skills
• Advanced team management skills and leadership skills

Other Information

Working Conditions

• Long periods of sitting
• Intermittent periods of standing and walking
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 20 pounds
• Constant talking, hearing, near and far sight acuity, field of vision, concentration, handling, dexterity, and judgment
• Frequent stooping, handling and writing ability
• Intermittent balancing, kneeling, crouching, and reaching