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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:High School Diploma or GED Certificate.Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent. Seven years' experience in water or wastewater operations.Grade III Certification in Wastewater Treatment from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality or equivalent is required. Grade IV Certification in Wastewater Treatment from the Arizona Department of Environment Quality or equivalent will be required within one year of employmentValid state driver's license.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:Improves staff effectiveness by counseling and training for employees; planning, delegating, monitoring, and appraising job tasks and results in a timely manner.Develop measurable performance expectations for assigned projects according to department goals and objectives.Analyzes and resolves work problems. Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.Assigns staff daily duties and evaluates performance of workers. Follows up on status and projects of jobs.Ensures water or wastewater utility operation, and maintenance standards are complied with and implemented. Consults with engineering staff on the development of utility plans and designs. Conducts and oversees field inspections of new construction projects and the operating and maintenance activities for quality assurance and utility specifications. Assists in the development of new programs and operating procedures for optimum efficiency. Provides technical assistance as needed and makes independent decisions, as may be necessary. Prepares or reviews reports, correspondence, proposals, utility specifications, blueprints, and other written documents. Analyzes and reviews water or wastewater utility outage reports and initiates appropriate action to resolve recurring situations. Ensures the water or wastewater utility operations comply with the rules, regulations, and policies of enforcement agencies such as the USEPA, NNEPA, OSHA, and other organizations related to domestic water or wastewater systems. Provides quality customer services and conducts investigations on inquiries. Directs the preparation of the annual operating budget and oversees expenditures on the funds. Serves as liaison for internal and external operations of the Authority to fulfill coordination requirements particularly on major projects. Ensures performance goals and objectives are met involving efficient utilization of resources. Must have a thorough understanding of NTUA's operating philosophy to perform program or performance evaluations. Implements and enforces Authority rules, regulations, policies, procedures. Provides in-service and employee development training to all personnel and ensures a safe work environment. Assists with preparation of departmental work programs and policies, cost estimates, planning, and budget request.Performs other duties as assigned.Navajo PreferenceVeteran PreferenceThis institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer

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