City’s utilities department undergoing staff changes
The utilities department for the City of Cameron will undergo some staffing changes this spring.
Utility Directory Jerald Brunson has announced his retirement with the city. His official last day will be May 25. At this time Brunson will hold the position of Manager of Capital Projects to transition the city TWDB and CDGB construction projects.
“Brunson has truly been an asset to the City of Cameron and his dedication and hard work has not gone unnoticed,” Cameron City Manager Rhett Parker said. “His efforts will have a long lasting positive impact on the City of Cameron. He was able to return the city water department that was under a TCEQ Corrective Action Plan back into a superior water system. However, his most positive influence has been the development of not only the two individuals mentioned above, but a department filled with dedicated hard working utility employees. I have enjoyed working through the challenges of the Cameron water system with Mr. Brunson and will truly miss the camaraderie.”
Parker has divided the Utility Director position creating a Water Superintendant and a Waste Waster Superintendant.
Bill Duckworth was promoted to become the Waste Water Superintendant.
Duckworth has worked for the City of Cameron for five and a half years. Prior to becoming Wastewater Superintendent he was the Chief Wastewater Operator. He has been in the water and wastewater business for 22 years and holds an “A” licensure in wastewater, a “B” licensure in surface water treatment as well as a customer service inspector’s license. He graduated magna cum laude from Northwood University in 2007 with a BBA in management.
Duckworth has been instrumental in maintaining TCEQ compliance for the Wastewater Treatment Plant during the city’s transition to a new treatment process.
Parker said his extensive knowledge and hands on experience will be crucial in ensuring that the new treatment process will support the City of Cameron for many years to come.
Brandon White was promoted from Chief Water Operator to Water Superintendent.
White has worked for the City of Cameron six years. He has 11 years experience working in water and wastewater.
Parker said that since joining the Cameron Utility Department, Brandon has distinguished himself with his hard work and technical growth.
During this time he has moved from holding a Groundwater and Wastewater license to obtaining what is referred to as a Double “A” licensed operator. He holds the highest licenses issued by the State of Texas for Water and Wastewater professionals. He recently obtained a TEEX (Texas Engineering and Infrastructure Service) teaching certification that allows him to teach all but two training classes for all TCEQ water and wastewater certifications.
Parker said White has also represented the city in professional development with the Central Texas Council of Governments and by being a member of TXWARN. This is a statewide list of utility professionals that are willing to be called to other parts of the state when disaster strikes.