12/13/2011 SEWER COMMISSION Minutes

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12)Work with GHD in submission and review of the Watershed Nitrogen Management Plan as required for approval by DEP, Cape Cod Commission (Development of Regional Impact approval) and MEPA Office; 13)Maintain and update the Commission's web pages on Town web site and MashpeeWaters web site; 14)Serve as primary public contact person on behalf of the Commission via phone and e- mail response to questions by residents and others; 15)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; 16)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; 17)Propose and develop appropriate grant or loan requests, or Town meeting articles, in furtherance of the Commission's objectives and responsibilities; 18)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 WNMP; 19)Perform 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. There is no empty office available for such a person,but a number of options exist within existing Department offices which have had positions eliminated or left unfilled in recent years but still have the physical accommodations required. 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; 6) Be a good listener; 7) Be attentive to details but also be able to avoid becoming entangled in un-related matters; 8) Be proficient with relevant State and federal laws and regulations; 9) Be able to translate Commission decisions and directions into appropriate actions, exercising considerable independent judgment,but always within guidelines set by the Commission.