Job description

CASPER ALCOVA IRRIGATION DISTRICT POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: District Manager

DEPARTMENT: Operations/Office

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Responsible for all operations of the District including planning, organizing, developing and

implementing comprehensive management actions to achieve the policy and program

objectives established by the Board of Directors.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, organizes, controls, integrates and evaluates the work of all District branches and

departments to ensure that operations and services comply with the policies and

strategic direction set by the Board of Directors and with all applicable laws and

regulations anticipate, identify and present policy issues to the Board of Directors.

• Directs the development and implementation and monitors the accomplishment of

short- and long-term plans, goals and objectives to achieve the District's mission.

• Directs and monitors implementation of adopted budgets; directs development and

implementation of the capital improvement program and all major engineering and

construction projects financed by District, grant-in-aid, loans.

• Plan, direct and coordinate the District’s work plan through subordinate level

managers; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and

evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve

problems.

• Plans and evaluates staff performance, establishes performance requirements,

and personal development targets; regularly monitors performance and provides

coaching for performance improvement and development; provides

compensation and other rewards to recognize performance; takes disciplinary

action, up to and including termination, to address performance deficiencies, in

accordance with the District's personnel rules and policies.

• Strategic plan, Board priorities to ensure compliance with applicable laws and

regulations; directs the development of operating budgets for approval and adoption by the Board; directs the annual rate setting and participates in Board meetings on proposed rates.

• Interprets Board of Director instructions and requests, makes interpretations of District

ordinances, policies and applicable laws and regulations to ensure District compliance.

• Participates in industry and intergovernmental activities to influence

legislative and regulatory change consistent with the District’s interests and needs.

• Advise and counsel the Board of Directors regarding policy issues to meet

community and water user needs, advise and assist the Board of Directors in

identifying, articulating, and implementing policies and programs.

• Exercise sound, expert independent judgment within broad general policy

guidelines, establish and maintain effective working relationships with Board

members, District staff, other elected and appointed governmental officials,

industry and business executives, professional and community groups,

consultants, developers, employees, media representatives and the public;

exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential

issues and situations.

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Mandatory Requirements:

Any combination of education, experience, knowledge and abilities may satisfy the necessary minimum

qualifications. Typical way to obtain the education, experience, knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public

Administration, Engineering, or closely related field.

Experience: A minimum of five (5) years increasingly responsible professional managerial experience in

a public or private entity, with a minimum of (5) years in a related technical field.

Must demonstrate the following competencies:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Board of Directors, staff, water users, and others contacted during work.
• Knowledge of the theory, principles, practices, and techniques of organization design and

development, public administration, public financing, financial management and long-range

planning.

• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, identify project consequences of

proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.

• Principles and practices of budgeting, purchasing and maintenance of public records; organization and functions of an elected board of directors.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze and make sound recommendations on complex management and administrative issues; understand, interpret, explain, and apply District rules and regulation; present proposals and recommendations clearly, logically, and persuasively in public meetings.
• Knowledge of the core values, concepts, and framework of continuous improvement criteria,

including the principles of management by fact, and organizational and personal learning.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of effective human resource management and supervision
• Ability to use Microsoft applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and QuickBooks.
• Confidence in public speaking with the ability to engage large groups of people.

Special Requirements/Licenses:

A valid driver’s license is required. Employee must have a safe driving record.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

The employee works under the general policies and objectives of the Board of Directors. The District

Manager is expected to function with independence of action in developing specific program goals and

content and appropriate operational procedures and methods of accomplishing Board policies and

objectives.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is responsible for all aspects of management throughout the irrigation district and coordinates these efforts closely with the Field Manager.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the

employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must use hands to finger, handle,

and operate a variety of office equipment. Occasionally the employee must lift and / or move up to 25

pounds. The employee must have hearing and vision within normal limits. Specific vision abilities

required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Office equipment including a computer, printer, copier, and telephone. Software skills needed to

perform daily duties include: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe. Employee must also be able to navigate and use internet-based programs, SCADA software, website communications and texting applications. Experience using ArcGIS is preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be

made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Usually the work environment is a normal office setting, but field work may also be required. Noise level

is usually moderate, but occasionally loud due to a large volume of phone calls or water users’ visits.

Employee is required to work in a variety of environments depending on the requirements of the specific task at hand.

This description covers the significant and essential and auxiliary duties performed but does not

include other occasional work which may be similar, related to, or assigned to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the

employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements

of the job change.

Casper – Alcova Irrigation District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Casper, WY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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