Nature of Work:
The purpose of this job is to oversee the various divisions responsible for long-range planning, drinking water treatment, operations, and capital and operating budgets for the potable Water Utility. Responds to media inquiries regarding the Water Utility. Provides leadership and oversight dedicated to providing safe, high quality drinking water. Ensures that overall operations effectively manage water infrastructure assets and properly plan via industry accepted asset management practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Provides leadership and management oversight of the Grand Rapids Water System
Provides high level program and project oversight
Performs operational review, management, reporting and oversight (meeting with mid-level managers, guidance with addressing issues and problems including regulatory matters, Key Performance Indicator review, Monthly Operating Report review, etc.)
Ensures and maintains compliance with all regulatory requirements
Provides revenue and expenditure analysis
Leads and participates in rate and policy development, review and implementation
Manages utility emergencies and critical events or issues; Leads regular emergency planning and preparation exercises
Provides input, approves and presents capital and operating budgets for the utility
Responds or oversees response to media inquiries
Prepares and presents budget; tracks budget and makes budget reports during the year
Oversees various Water Divisions; hires supervisory staff for divisions and fills vacant positions
Engages and collaborates with the community partners while representing the City on the Utility Advisory Board
Provides long range planning and risk assessments of infrastructure and operations
Leads and manages staff in community outreach and engagement practices across various platforms
Collaborates with and supports other Departments on special programs and projects
Performs related work as required