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Director, Administration

The North Shore Water Reclamation District (NSWRD) is a municipal body which was organized in 1914 under the North Shore Sanitary District Act of 1911. The NSWRD owns and operates more than 100 miles of intercepting sewer lines and 10 pumping stations which collect and convey wastewater from local sewer systems to Water Reclamation Facilities (WRFs) in Gurnee, Waukegan, and Highland Park, Illinois. The District\'s mission is to defend and preserve our natural resources and it is dedicated to the beneficial reuse of our water resources. For over a century, the NSWRD has achieved an outstanding record of protecting the environment, especially Lake Michigan, due to both consistently upgrading its infrastructure and the diligence of the clean water professionals who work for the District.

The Director of Administration provides administrative support in areas of billing, finance, human resources, and purchasing. The Director manages the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements and reports. Candidates must have the following:

Bachelors degree.

Prior supervisory, management, or leadership experience.

Ability to complete assignments by established deadlines is essential.

Ability to manage multiple assignments.

Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics GP a plus.

Excellent organizational, managerial and both verbal and written communication skills.

Must possess a valid Drivers License.

Advanced computer skills. Experience with enterprise business and accounting system and MS Office suite.

THIS POSITION IS ON-SITE IN GURNEE, IL (REMOTE WORK IS NOT POSSIBLE AT THIS TIME)

Apply in person or send resume to:

North Shore Water Reclamation District

P.O. Box 750

14770 W. Wm. Koepsel Drive

Gurnee, IL 60031-0750

Fax: 847-623-6101

<hrmail@northshorewrd.org>

Equal Opportunity Employer

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:Director, Administration Division:Staff

Reporting Structure:Executive Director

KEY POSITIONS

SUPERVISOR:Supervisor, Administrative Services

Supervisor, Purchasing/Inventory

Human Resource Generalist

Accountant

Accounting Clerk

ACCOUNTABILITY:Responsible to provide administrative support in areas of billing, finance, human resources, and purchasing. Manage the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements and reports.

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Review, analyze and approve financial statements prepared in the finance department and by the accountant. Prepare written comments to accompany reports.

2.Develop and implement division operating policies and procedures.

3.Develop and staff an organization structure to meet division objectives, delegate responsibilities and establish standards of performance.

4.Support other Divisions with regard EPA grants and loans and maintain required records.

5.Coordinate the development of District budgets in accordance with planned objectives, compile and assemble data, review with the Executive Director for presentation to the Board of Trustees.

6.Advise Management on financial matters, provide financial reports and perform special studies as requested.

7.Work closely with auditing firm to review fiscal practices and controls.

8.Monitor purchasing department activities, fixed assets, records retention, and general filing system, and to provide support as needed and ensure bidding process requirements are fulfilled.

9.Responsible to ensure the District has proper liability insurance coverage and recommend carriers to the Board.

10.Responsible for the Districts Capital Budget, the O&M Budget, the Audit and MD&A, and the Districts Tax Levy, service agreements (Navy and L ke County, contracts, utilities (electricity, natural gas, telecommunications, water), self-insured group benefit plan (health, dental, prescription), and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

11.Match long-term revenues to costs.

Title:Director, AdministrationDivision:Staff

Physical and Visual Activities:

Physical and visual activities that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

Standing, Walking, Sitting, Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Reaching, Handling, Fingering, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Acuity far, Acuity near