5/17/2011 SEWER COMMISSION Minutes

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15)Serve as primary public contact person on behalf of the Commission, within guidelines established by the Commission, via phone and e-mail response to questions by residents and others; 16)Propose, secure Commission approval for, and implement an active public outreach program to the general public, including development of informational materials and presentations as well as active outreach to community organizations such as Chamber of Commerce, Mashpee Environmental Coalition, Wampanoag Indian Tribal Council and local newspapers; 17)Become familiar with facilities and personnel providing private wastewater collection and treatment services in the Town and other parts of the Popponesset and Waquoit watersheds, both to help the Commission evaluate the feasibility/advisability of acquiring said operations and to help negotiate any such acquisitions, including acquisition of properties or easement s for effluent discharge; 1.8)Propose and develop appropriate grant or loan requests, or Town meeting articles, in furtherance of the Commission's objectives and responsibilities; 19)Assist the Commission in selection of consultants and contractors for any design or construction projects, or facility operations, undertaken by the Commission after approvals of the WNW; 20)Answers directly to the Sewer Commission and attends all Sewer Commission meetings; 21)Performs other functions assigned by the sewer Commission. The person contracted to fill this position would be provided a work space/office in Town Hall with all necessary computer,phone and other facilities. The person contracted to fill this position should have the following qualifications: 1) Good appearance and self-motivated; 2) Excellent communication and marketing skills; 3) Strong wastewater engineering/environmental sciences training or background; 4) Be approachable and knowledgeable and control emotions when confronted; 5) Be a strong and resourceful negotiator, experienced in dealing with government agencies; 6) Be a good listener, , attentive to details, staying focused on the task at hand; 7) Be proficient with appropriate computer skills,preferably including ability to update and enhance the Commission's web pages; 8) Be attentive to details but also be able to avoid becoming entangled in un-related matters; 9) Be proficient with relevant State and federal laws and regulations; 10)Be able to implement Commission decisions and directions into appropriate actions, exercising independent judgment where required, but always within guidelines set by the Commission. 11) Be prepared to work on a flexible, as needed, schedule estimated to be between 15 and 30 hours per week, including attendance at all Sewer Commission meetings. 12)Any applicant shall submit a detailed record of previous employment, education and residence information for a minimum of 10 years in addition to appropriate personal recommendations: