General Manager

Job Title:        GENERAL MANAGER

 Deparment:  Administration

 Reporting Relationship:

 Works under the supervision of and reports directly to the Board of Trustees.

Position Description:

Under general directions, manages the overall general operations of the Water Company and its team members.

Qualifications:

Any combination of training, education and work experience which indicates possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed. 

A college education with a degree in business administration or a related field and five (5) years of management-level experience in a related ield, preferably in utility operations. This is a position of responsibility requiring leadership capabilities and the ability to make responsible, timely decisions regarding all Water Company matters. Experience in Water Utility may be considered as a substitute for college education.

Possession of a valid “State of Ohio Motor Vehicle Operator’s License”; an ability to communicate effectively with team members, customers, and external parties; and an ability to maintain self-control under adverse circumstances.

Summary of Essential Functions:

Including but not limited to the following;

§  Manages and directs all utility operations and team members, ensuring that established policies are implemented and enforced.

§  Attends Board of Trustees meetings.  Defines problems and collects data for recommendations to the Board of Trustees as required.

 §  Interviews job applicants for all positions in the utility and establishes departmental policies and procedures.

§  Oversees disciplinary procedures and action taken with team members and ensures maintenance of documentation.

§  Prepares and Conducts evaluations of the management team.

§  Ensures communications of and compliance with company policy, procedures, and safety practices.

§  Delegates and follows-up with the management team to ensure effective performance of job duties.

§  Identifies opportunities to improve the overall Water Company operations, and initiates projects as needed.

§  Evaluates current technology and industry trends and resources to leverage for possible use.

§  Negotiates team member benefit policy renewals, and looks for and recommends new or improvements to existing benefits for implementation.

§  Acts as fiduciary trustee for the 401K plan, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.

§  Oversees the onboarding process with all new team members and enrollment for benefits.

§  Ensures overall Water Company compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and takes action as needed.

Ross County Water Offers a very competitive and comprehensive benefits package including:

-Automatic 10% 401K contribution from company per year

-Health, Vision and Dental Insurance full premium is paid by the company

-Company vehicle

-Company Phone