HERMISTON
IRRIGATION DISTRICT
JOB
DESCRIPTION
CLOSING
DATE: July 12, 2010
TITLE:
MANAGER
REPORTS TO: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
GENERAL
STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Responsible
for the administration and implementation of the District’s policies and
programs as adopted by the Board of Directors. Responsible
for the day to day operations of running the Irrigation District.
Directs and coordinates the activities of all District employees.
Evaluates general operational procedures and takes appropriate action as
required. Coordinates all planning and
development programs. May delegate various
responsibilities to increase productivity of the District.
Performs related work as required by those responsibilities.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works
under the general policies and objectives of the Board of Directors.
The 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.
SUPERVISES
Supervises
the performance of all employees. Reviews
work performance and provides program direction through periodic consultation,
observation of activities and participation in regular conferences.
EXAMPLES
OF TYPICAL WORK
The
employee in this classification may perform any of the following duties.
However, these examples do not include all of the specific tasks which
the employee may be expected to perform.
1.
Devotes time to the discharge of official duties, attends all meetings
of the Board, keeps the Board apprised of the affairs and needs of the
District, makes reports annually, or more frequently as requested by the
Board.
2.
Responsible for preparing and submitting to the Board the annual budget
estimates and such reports as the Board requests.
3.
May approve the release of payments of $10,000.00 utility payments and
other payments as he sees as necessary for the operation of the District.
4.
Sees that ordinances and resolutions are enforced and that the
provisions of all franchises, leases, contracts, permits and privileges
granted by the District are observed.
5.
Supervises the District’s daily operations.
Appoints all employees; has general supervision and control over all
employees and their work; recommends salary ranges and job descriptions to the
Board for all employees. Hires all
employees and, if necessary, disciplines, suspends and terminates employees.
Board makes final decision on approval of all workshop attendance.
6.
Acts as purchasing agent.
7.
Responsible for safety programs.
8.
Submits reports and recommendations to the Board concerning proposed
policies of the District. Submits copies
to all Board members of any reports or surveys requested by the Board.
If such request requires the hiring of additional personnel or
consultants, all Board members must consider the request.
9.
Causes the preliminary Agenda to be delivered to the Board, and
prepares any necessary additions to the agenda on the morning of the Board
meeting.
10.
Performs other tasks necessary to ensure the smooth operation of the
District.
11.
Directs the safe storage, transmission, and distribution of the
District’s Irrigation water supply, and maintenance of the system.
Supervises the inspection of Cold Springs Reservoir, irrigation canals
and installation of new pipelines.
DESIRABLE
QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities
Considerable
knowledge of the principle and practices associated with management at the local
government level. Considerable knowledge
of the principles and practices of public budgeting, finance and personnel
management. Considerable knowledge of
modern public administration principles and practices, including policy
formation, program planning implementation and evaluation, budgeting, personnel
administration, problem identification, and conflict resolution.
Knowledge of community organization and development techniques and of
resources available to assist the District. Ability
to analyze complex problems, conduct necessary research and use sound judgment
in making decisions about difficult program, budget or administrative problems.
Ability to discern appropriate program direction, and develop and
implement comprehensive program plans and direct completion of projects, in part
through delegated responsibility to adapt to and work effectively within the
variety of environments encountered. Ability
and skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative and productive working
relationships with the Board, and representatives of the general public and
staff. Ability to write effective
correspondence, administrative reports and proposals and to speak effectively.
Ability to plan, assign and review the work of staff, either directly or
through subordinate supervisors. Ability
to appraise the quality of varied services and programs through inspection and
review of the work, and to develop and implement improvements.
Ability to provide direction to subordinates.
College education desirable.
Medical
Qualifications
All
qualified applicants must pass a physical/drug exam prior to employment as
required by the District.
Wage
Range
$50-55,000
INSTRUCTIONS:
Send
completed application with resume and over letter to:
Hermiston
Irrigation
District
C/O Mike
Bergstrom
366 E Hurlburt
Ave
Hermiston OR 97838
Phone:
541-567-3024
Fax:
541-564-1069
Email:
hid@eoni.com
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