EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PASSAIC VALLEY WATER COMMISSION
Executive Director, Passaic Valley Water Commission is an unclassified role, so it is appointed at the discretion of the hiring authority and does not carry the usual exam-and-tenure track.
The requirements come down to a master's degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
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This specification cites N.J.S.A. 11A:3-5(h), political subdivision unclassified service..
(h) Principal executive officers;
A title in the political subdivision unclassified service sits outside Title 11A unless a provision says otherwise. In practice that means no competitive examination to get the job, and none of the career service protections that come with it: no permanent status after a working test period, and no right of appeal to the Civil Service Commission from a removal. Appointment and removal rest with the appointing authority.
The rule that allocates a title to this service is N.J.A.C. 4A:3-1.3.
Where this title is used
Executive Director, Passaic Valley Water Commission is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.
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Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under the direction and oversight of the Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) Board of Commissioners, subject to the rules and regulations of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, is responsible for managing, planning, coordinating, and administering all activities of the PVWC which encompasses the following four counties in Northern New Jersey: Passaic, Bergen, Essex and Morris; supervises staff and work activities; prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
Oversees and is responsible for the overall operations of the utility, including approximately 240 full time staff, including engineering professionals, financial professionals, information technology professionals, procurement professionals and customer service representatives. Directs the development and oversees the execution of the comprehensive PVWC strategic plan covering short-term action items over 12 months, medium-term action items over 2-3 years and longer-term actions in the 3-5 year timeframe. Establishes new standard operating procedures (SOPs) and updating existing SOPs. Optimizes existing systems including technology and management systems; continual improvement in supervision and teamwork, inter-departmental coordination. Reviews existing policies and procedures and develops new policies and procedures as demonstrated by Board adoption. Develops the overall organizational structure of the utility through the creation of formal organizational charts and through a table of organization, and implements major changes to the organizational structure. Develops and approves all public communications, including press releases, press events, social media posts, participation in news interviews, etc. Responsible for initiating and conducting policy meetings with internal staff, regulatory staff in the State and Federal government, as well as municipal mayoral leadership across multiple cities, municipalities, and utility companies. Responsible for developing and executing a plan to reduce delinquent accounts through service shutoffs, offering payment plans and access to State low-income assistance financing. Responsible for the preparation and distribution of monthly Executive Director reports that are discussed at the monthly public Board meeting where the Executive Director presents highlights. These reports focus on operational highlights using performance statistical metrics supported by tangible examples of progress or challenges that are being overcome. The monthly reports serve as a basis for a comprehensive year-in-review report highlighting challenges and accomplishments for the year prior and outlining goals for the year to come. Responsible for executing a comprehensive employee performance evaluation program. Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees. Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Education
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering.
Experience
Five (5) years of experience in developing and managing the construction and operations of a large municipal water system.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in NJ only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of the procedures of developing and managing the construction and operations of a large municipal water system. Knowledge of water treatment processes, distribution systems, and infrastructure maintenance. Knowledge of risk management and contingency planning for emergencies and operational disruptions. Ability to supervise assigned staff and plan, organize, and implement projects within the unit. Ability to develop and oversee the execution of comprehensive PVWC strategic planning, both short-term and long-term. Ability to establish new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and update existing SOPs. Ability to review existing and develop new policies and procedures for the permanent establishment of summer help and internship programs for college students; a formal co-op program for skilled trades students at local technical high schools; and an apprenticeship program run through the State of New Jersey. Ability to develop the overall organizational structure of the utility through the creation of formal organizational charts and through a table of organization. Ability to develop and approve all public communications, including press releases, press events, social media posts, participation in news interviews, etc. Ability to initiate and conduct policy meetings with internal staff, regulatory staff in the State and Federal government, municipal mayoral leadership, as well as other utility companies. Ability to develop and execute a plan to reduce post-pandemic delinquent accounts through service shutoffs, offering payment plans and access to State low-income assistance financing. Ability to prepare and distribute monthly Executive Director reports. Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it may cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.