(MGRG)-General Manager

Job Information

Job Title: General Manager

Department: Executive

Reporting Relationship: Board Member

FLSA Status: Exempt

Grade: U

 

General Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Board of Directors is responsible for managing, planning, coordinating, and administering all operations of the Birmingham Water Works Board. Responsible for the short and long range strategy of the organization, subject to review by the Board.  Accountable to the Board of Directors to carry out policies and recommend policy changes and design to operate and maintain the Water System consistent with sound economic judgment and providing safe and quality drinking water that meets/exceeds all federal standards.

Essential Job Functions:

• Leads, manages and motivates people to support a performance management culture and accomplish the organization's strategic business goals. 
• Plans, coordinates, and controls the daily operations of the organization through the Executive Management Team. 
• Establishes current and long-range goals, objectives, plans, and policies, subject to approval by the Board of Directors. 
• Coordinates activities such as External Affairs and is responsible for communicating with the Board immediately any major concerns or possible violations of any regulation or policy of the Board or that concerns the Board and/or any incident or situation that would be considered a major issue.  
• Establishes and maintains an effective system of communications throughout the organization. 
• Represents Birmingham Water Works with major customers, the financial community, and the public. Coordinate work activity with Legal Counsel, Public Relations Firm and Consultants approved by the Board of Directors. 
• Meets with executives to ensure that operations are being executed in accordance with Birmingham Water Works policies. 
• Provides advice, guidance, direction, and authorization to carry out major plans, standards, and procedures consistent with established policies and Board approval. 
• Reviews operating results of the organization and compares them to established objectives and take steps to ensure appropriate measures are taken to correct unsatisfactory results. 
• Plans and directs all investigations and negotiations pertaining to mergers, joint ventures, the acquisition of business, or the sale of major assets with the approval of the Board of Directors. 
• Responsible for the preparation and presentation of Monthly Operations and Systems reports to the Board for assigned areas. 

Essential Job Functions Con't

• To properly manage assigned departments.  This includes ensuring proper staffing and training of each employee in those departments and that each manager of those departments carries out all Board policies and regulations and obligations to which the Board must comply.  Responsible for ensuring that those managers and employees in those departments have a clear understanding of their responsibilities through written and other means.  To ensure that each employee in those departments is properly evaluated and that any deficiencies, as well as outstanding performances, are documented and resolved. 
• Responsible for the proper management of all Board assets assigned to the departments. This includes being accountable for establishing systems that ensure all assets are properly accounted for, used, maintained, and protected for the Board. 
• Accountable for preparing for contingencies and ensuring that backup plans are documented for operations and maintenance for the departments listed above. 
• Responsible for proper management of the Board Pension and Other Post Employment Benefit (OPEB) Plans to provide retirement and health insurance benefits to all retirees and ensure that all applicable pension-related policies and procedures are adhered to. 
• Provides responsible staff assistance to the Board of Directors; attends a variety of Board, 
• Committee, and other company-related meetings within the BWWB’s five (5) county service area. 
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Ensure all organizational policies and guidelines are adhered to and administered correctly, including the HR Management Guide and Employee Handbook. Review and approve timesheets and expense reports. Comply with applicable employment laws, purchasing guidelines, bid law, etc. 

Essential Job Functions Con't

• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training employ