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City of Sidney Utilities Director in Sidney, Ohio
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Utilities Director is responsible for the management and operation of the City's Water Treatment Plant,
Wastewater Treatment Plant, Water Meter Division, Storm Water Monitoring NPDES Program, and
underground Utilities Division (Water Distribution, Sanitary Sewer system, Storm Sewer system). The Utilities
Director assumes management responsibility for all Utilities Department functions, programs, and operations of
the city's water and sewer infrastructure and recommends revisions of these ordinances.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Environmental, Biology, or Chemistry or other related field; five (5)
years of supervisory, management, or administrative experience in municipal water and/or sewer activities or
any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge,
skills, and abilities.
Dual certifications issued from the Ohio EPA with a Class III Water or Wastewater License and a Class I Water
or Wastewater license. Or have the ability to obtain a Class I Water or Wastewater license within 12 months of
hire.
The City may consider any combination of education, certification, and experience in selecting a
candidate.
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess and maintain a valid Ohio driver's license and be eligible for coverage under the City's vehicle
insurance provider. Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain a Class IV Water or Wastewater
License issued by Ohio EPA within two (2) years of hire into position.
EQUIPMENT OPERATED: The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive:
Computer, printer, typewriter, calculator, communication devices, copy machine, fax machine, recorder, and
other standard business office equipment, backhoe, plow truck, loader, jack hammer, boom truck.
INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS OR PHYSICALLY DEMANDING WORKING CONDITIONS:
The employee has exposure to chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g., toner, correction
fluid, etc.); ascends and/or descends ladders, stairs, or scaffolds; works in a confined space; works in an area in
which means of egress is or can be obstructed; works with moving mechanical parts of equipment of machines
(e.g., backhoes, wheel ladder, or leaf collector); has exposure to fire, hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather
conditions; contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons; exposure to hazardous driving
conditions; occasionally lifts objects 30 pounds or less; occasionally carries objects 30 pounds or less;
occasionally pushes objects 30 pounds or less; occasionally pulls objects 30 pounds or less.
Note: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this is considered
sedentary work.
In cases of emergency, unpredictable situations, and/or department needs, may be required to lift, push, pull,
and/or carry objects heavier than D.O.L. strength ratings recommend.
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Utilities Director
Class Title: Utilities Director
JOB DESCRIPTION AND WORKER CHARACTERISTICS
JOB DUTIES in order of importance
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: For purposes of 42 USC 12101:
(1) Oversee the design and construction management of water/sewer utilities; develop, implement, and
manage new programs within the Utilities Department as necessary (NPDES Phase II Storm Water
Program; Private Property I & I Program; Lead Service Line Program); Develop and enforce
Engineering Standards that reflect changes in material, technology, and methodology as they relate to
the utilities' infrastructure.
(2) Oversee the management o