2040 RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION TO CREATE WITHIN THE WEST MEMPHIS UTILITIES THE
POSITION OF ASSISTANT UTILITIES MANAGER AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Utility Commission has considered and approved the creation of the position
of Assistant Utilities Manager for the West Memphis Utilities; and
WHEREAS, the salary for the position of Assistant Utilities Manager for the West Memphis
Utilities has been appropriated in the present budget at the rate of compensation of
per pay period; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish within the West Memphis Utilities the
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1. There is hereby created within the West Memphis Utilities the position of
Assistant Utilities Manager which shall be at the rate of compensation of 43/ 04 o per pay
period.
SECTION 2. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to
the extent of any such conflict.
ADOPTED this Z day of AbveA1v..0.fili , 2013.
WILLIAM H. JOHNSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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ASSISTANT UTILITIES MANAGER
Department: As assigned Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Exempt Reports To: General Manager of Utilities
Grade/Level: Supervisory Amount of Travel Required: 20%
Job Type: Regular Positions Supervised: All West Memphis Utility
Departments as assigned by the General Manager.
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday/ Must take after hour emergency
calls.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the General Manager, oversees and manages staff as assigned. Provides
high-level administrative support.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable
accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help
enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
• Works with the General Manager to implement programs and projects aimed at achieving
departmental mission and long-term objectives. Assists in the overall planning, organization and
management of all aspects of utility operations, including general administration, budgeting,
planning, and policy development.
• Compiles information and projections to aid in the preparation of annual budget requests. Monitors
established budget and utilizes authorized budgetary and purchasing procedures.
• Oversees the preparation of plans and specifications, engineering studies and cost estimates for
assigned projects.
• Provides oversight for contracted utility projects, services, and purchases. Regularly inspects work
sites to ensure progress and compliance with City standards of quality and contract terms and
conditions.
• Maintains cooperative relations and coordinates department activities with peer agencies and other
departments. Attends meetings, conducts research, compiles information, completes special projects
and various reports, and makes presentations.
• Works with field superintendents to ensure coordinated work assignments and project planning
related to the operation, maintenance and construction of electric, water and wastewater systems.
• Implements safety awareness programming in accordance with departmental policy and City, State
and federal guidelines. Instructs employees on safety standards, precautionary procedures and
departmental policies and procedures.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field, new administrative techniques, legislative issues and
other current events through continued education and professional growth. Attends conferences,
workshops, and seminars as appropriate.
• Acts as department spokesperson and liaison, establishing and maintaining effective relationships
with citizens, other employees, and other interests. Responds to public inquiries, investigates
complaints, and initiates appropriate action.
• Works with the General Manager to establish and implement well-defined emergency and contingency
plans and procedures. Responds to utility emergencies as necessary.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
• Confidentiality - Ability to be careful in the use and protection of information and not use information
for personal gain or any purpose that is unlawful. Understanding that data can only be divulged upon
the discretion of the Finance Director.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Presentation Skills - Ability to effectively present information publicly.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Business Acumen - Ability to grasp and understand business concepts and issues.
• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen
specific knowledge/skill areas.
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Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a
task.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given
deadlines.
• Strategic Planning - Ability to develop a vision for the future and create a culture in which the long
range goals can be achieved.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: Bachelor's Degree (four year college or technical school) in Engineering or Business
Related Field.
Experience: 5 plus years of experience in Utilities
-Management experience required.
-Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations governing utilities construction,
operations, management, and reporting requirements.
Skill in the use of office equipment and technology, including computers and
Computer Skills:
related software, and the ability to master new technologies.
Certifications&
Licenses:
Other Requirements:
Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and
resourcefulness when dealing with elected and appointed Officials, employees, project contractors,
representatives of other governmental units, professional contacts, other City administrators, and the
public.
Ability to critically assess situations, solve problems, work effectively under stress, within deadlines,
and in emergency situations.
Skill in effectively communicating ideas and concepts orally and in writing, and making presentations in
public forums.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and Work ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment charactestics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
In the course of inspecting utility p jects, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop,
kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items of light weight. Specific
vision abilities required by this job include good vision and the ability to see color,
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a business office setting but is also regularly
required to work in the field to inspect and direct engineering projects. While on project Sib3S, the employee
is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions and moving mechanical
parts and/or machinery. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, but may become loud on
project sites.
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