Collin County MUD 1 Manager
Overall responsibility for managing and directing the operation of the District to ensure compliance with state statutes, District goals, policies, resolutions and applicable governmental regulations to support high quality, cost-effective and dependable service. Implement Board of Directors adopted policies and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Directs, manages and coordinates District operations, staff, facilities, programs, projects and planning of existing and future services, including landscaping, park, irrigation, and special district maintenance.
- Coordinates and oversees the activities of the District's consultants, engineers, attorneys and financial advisors.
- Signs District contracts and agreements which do not require specific signatures of the Board of Directors.
- Oversees and implements financial controls and reporting requirements.
- Supervises and coordinates the preparation and presentation of the annual District budget, including capital and extraordinary expenditures.
- Provides final approval of personnel actions; including hiring of new employees, formal disciplinary actions, and separations (changes in personnel classifications subject to Board approval).
- Identifies and communicates to the Board all District needs for repairs, replacements and capital improvements.
- Directs development and implementation of short and long term plans for maintenance and operations.
- Reviews and makes recommendations concerning rate revisions and bond refinancing.
- Conducts and oversees public relations.
- Attends District Board Meetings and provides information and recommendations to the Board of Directors.
- Ensures that emergency preparedness plans, activities, procedures and drills are established and practiced in order to support delivery of critical resources in the event of an emergency or disaster.
- Resolves escalated customer issues as necessary.
- Performs other duties as needed or assigned by the Board of Directors.
Minimum Qualifications Required :
General knowledge of : principles and practices of management, design, construction and operation of a special or municipal utility district; public finance; organization, rules, regulations and processes of regulatory agencies; project management and controls; fiscal and budget principals, practices, and procedures; human resources and organizational management; federal, state, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, procedures, and practices related to water and sewer operationsAbility to :
Make critical decisions involving work assignments, staffing priorities, objectives and District operations;Interpret and apply District policies and procedures;Supervise and evaluate management, professional, and administrative staff;Train and develop competent employees;Comprehend construction plans, specifications and maps;Negotiate contracts;Build and maintain strong, positive working relationships with Board of Directors, District staff, and other agencies;Provide testimony at public hearings;Make effective public presentations;Efficiently use computer and related software applications;Establish and maintain effective working relationships with consultants and staff at all organizational levels, District customers and the public.Understand and follow verbal and written directions.Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing