Natalie Chesko

As President of Aqua, NJ, I provide leadership, strategy, and vision for our New Jersey water and wastewater business, including overall responsibility for utility operations, business development, financial management, forecasting and planning, internal management reporting, risk management and internal control functions. I cultivate and maintain regulatory and legislative relationships to facilitate a high level of credibility in these activities and issues. I lead and help develop a high-performing team capable of delivering water and wastewater safely, meeting environmental compliance regulations and maintaining system reliability and efficient operations.

E.Z. Cad Services completes visual plans for the construction of structures and products. Experienced in completing property survey plans, plot and foundation plans, as well as creating architectural drawings for detached garages, residential and commercial properties.

As Executive Director, I am responsible for the general overall supervision and direction of all functions of the HTMUA. I implement all orders, resolutions, and policies adopted by the Board. I plan, direct, and coordinate the maintenance and operations of the HTMUA's water and wastewater collection systems and contact operations. I represent the Authority and asserts its proper interests in relation to the state and other political subdivisions and with respect to contracts and serve as its representative to Local, County , State and Federal Agencies. Ensures that all rules and regulations are followed and implemented. I work to improve the operational processes and maintenance policies in support of the HTMUA's mission. I help oversee the management of our asset management program including its GIS and Nexgen AM software. Through successful management, I increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the Authority and its departments. Oversees all construction projects and maintains financial management in conjunction with the Finance Manager. I am responsible for preparing and filing the annual budget.

Chief executive and administrative officer of the Authority, responsible directly and only to the Members of the Authority. Maintains general supervisory control over all Authority personnel, including travel, vacations and sick leave as outline in the Employee Handbook. Makes recommendations with respect to salaries, classifications, conduct and disciplinary action for employees based upon information and suggestions of the Plant Superintendent. Maintains personnel records and reports. Approves vouchers for payment and submission to the Authority Members for their approval. Advertises contracts for bids and receives bids, on such dates as may be necessary to meet the operation and maintenance needs of the Authority, as well as to provide for the insurance and professional requirements of the Authority. Effects accurate accounting methods for the Authority funds and accounts. Works with the Authority Auditor in preparation of the annual budget for review by Authority Members and advertises public hearing on budget. Oversees preparation of minutes of all Authority regular and special meetings, as well as any committee meetings when necessary. Maintains official Minute Book and chronological file for audit. Prepares and maintains investment accounts and records for Authority funds subject to and in accordance with the provisions of any Authority bond resolutions. Recommends adoption of any new procedures or changes in existing procedures necessary and proper for more efficient operation of the Authority.

Responsible directly to the Executive Director. I maintain control over the asset management plan for the authority. I review development applications for compliance with Authority Rules and Regulations and perform inspections relative to development work. I provide technical advice to the Licensed Plant Operator. I assist the Executive Director with preparation and approval of Purchase Orders, advertisement and review for bids, maintenance of the general ledger and associated financial records, and preparation of the annual budget.

Responsibilities within my position include the ability to oversee several projects in planning and design, including calculations and specifications for said projects. I possess the ability to prepare the layout and design of Water Resources based projects through the use of AutoCAD coupled with the responsibility of maintaining schedules for both their budget and quality. Assists other Engineers with site plan reviews, shop drawing reviews and field inspections.

I draft and design contract drawings from sketches developed by the engineering staff utilizing CAD equipment for all areas of engineering (mechanical, electrical, structural, architectural). I also maintain all CAD-related equipment in working condition; develop and maintain contact with CAD software manufacturer to remain current with all required software licenses and appurtenant developments. Draft and design contract drawings from sketches developed by the engineering staff utilizing traditional methods (vellum, Mylar, ink, Leroy, etc.). I can also prepare graphs, charts, and other illustrations required for reports and public presentations.