DEPARTMENT:  Water and Sewer Authority, Hart County

This position is responsible for all operations within the Department.  The Director is responsible to and reports to the Authority members, the Board of Commissioners, and the County Administrator of Hart County.

Major Duties:

1. Planning (long-range)
2. Coordinate with engineers all on-going construction
3. Attend all Authority meetings
4. Preparation of agenda for Authority meetings
5. Preparation of all back-up material for Authority meetings
6. On call 24 hours, seven days a week, 365 days a year
7. Assumes responsibility for compliance with all EPD regulations
8. Assumes responsibility for all day-to-day operations of HCWSA
9. Preparation of budget

Required Knowledge:

County policies and procedures

2. HCWSA policies and procedures

3. EPD requirements

4. OSHA safety rules and procedures

5. Sufficient experience in constructing water lines to understand proper line installation

6. Ability to communicate with others

7. DOT requirements for right-of-way encroachments

8. Knowledge of State “open meetings” laws

9. Knowledge of legal requirements relating to the keeping of accurate minutes of all Authority meetings.

10. Knowledge of House Bill 2141 (enabling legislation creating HCWSA)

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in administration
• Class 3 (or higher) Water Operator’s License (current)
• Valid Georgia driver’s license

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  Experience in construction of water lines

Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/ internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:  The County Administrator assigns work in terms of departmental goals and objectives.  Work is reviewed through reports, conferences, and observation of departmental activities.

GUIDELINES:  Guidelines include county operating policies and procedures, EPA regulations, Water Delivery Operations, and standard operating procedures.  These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in application.  This position develops departmental guidelines.

COMPLEXITY:  The work consists of varied planning, administrative, and supervisory duties.

SCOPE AND EFFECT:  The purpose of this position is to direct the work of personnel involved in water delivery equipment construction, maintenance and legislation creating HCWSA.  Successful performance in this position helps ensure the repair and maintenance of HCWSA, and the efficient operation of the department.

PERSONAL CONTACTS:  Contacts are typically with co-workers, utility company personnel, state personnel, government agency representatives, vendors, other county employees, and the general public.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS:  Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, motivate personnel, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The work is typically performed with the employee sitting at a desk or table, outdoors on road right-of-way, and at construction sites.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors.  On occasion the employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, inclement weather, and machinery with moving parts.  The use of protective devices such as masks, goggles or gloves may be required.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:  This position has direct supervision over Water Operators, Secretary, and other clerical employees.