Division Director of Water/Wastewater Treatment

Description

Manages the operation of potable water treatment plants, industrial water treatment plants, water booster pump stations, water storage tanks, wastewater treatment plants, the industrial pretreatment program, bio solids treatment and disposal, and wastewater pump stations. Purchases equipment needed. Approves instrument repairs. Reviews monthly operations reports. Evaluates process control parameters. Selects engineering consultants for design and construction assistance, bids projects and selects contractors. Fills vacant positions and oversees employee training; preparing budgets and CIP, monitors expenses and revenue. Keeps communication up and down the line of command. Schedules operator training events. Keeps current on regulations, technologies and legislations affecting water and wastewater issues.

The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Approves expenditure by reviewing and recommending approval of invoices; preparing requisitions; reviewing charge cards expenditure; and checking budget and expenses to ensure no over runs exist.
• Checks permit compliance by reviewing operating reports (monthly and annually for water and weekly, monthly and annually for wastewater); reviewing required sampling results for water (chemical and bacteriological results – daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually); and inspecting treatment plants, water booster pump stations, water tanks and wastewater pump stations
• Monitors regulation changes and legislations by working with various organizations on proposed regulation changes/updates on legislation; conducting conference calls with various organizations regarding issues affecting water and wastewater; and writing letters in order to support/not support certain issues.
• Prepares budgets by collecting information from staff on items needed for the upcoming year; reviewing history of operating expenses; determining if reductions can be made.
• Manages personnel at water and wastewater treatment plants by performing evaluations, training (OTJ and required training for license renewal for operators); coordinating work tasks; scheduling staff meetings; writing SOPs; and writing reports when needed.
• Performs construction management by having periodic inspections; evaluating change order requests; and reviewing and recommending approval of pay requests.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Education and Experience
Master’s degree, with broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field, and five to seven years of experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid Driver’s License (Class B) with acceptable driving record according to City Criteria
• Professional Engineer Licensure

Job Knowledge
Advanced knowledge of the subject matter. Complete comprehension of the subject area to solve common and unusual problems, able to advise on technical matters, and serve as a resource on the subject for others.

Reading
Advanced: Ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents.

Writing
Advanced: Ability to write editorials, journals, speeches, manuals, or critiques.

Math
Advanced: Ability to apply fundamental concepts of theories, work with advanced mathematical operations methods and functions of real and complex variables.

Communication Skills
Recommendations regarding policy development and implementation are made and/or recommended. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Evaluates customer satisfaction, develops cooperative associations, and utilizes resources to continuously improve customer satisfaction.

Independence and Decision-Making
Normally performs the duty assignment according to his or her own judgment, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary. Special projects are managed with little oversight and assignments may be reviewed upon completion. Performance reviewed periodically.

Technical Skills
Work requires advanced skills and knowledge in approaches and systems, which affect the design and implementation of major programs and/or processes organization wide. Independent judgment and decision-making abilities are necessary to apply technical skills effectively.

Fiscal Responsibilities
Final approval of at least one division/departmental budget. Is authorized to approve fiscal/budgeted expenditures up to the amount that requires the approval of Senior Management.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Manages, monitors and directs work performance of subordinate supervisors, makes final decisions on hiring, discipline, performance evaluation, setting program/work objectives and realigns work and staffing as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is sedentary in nature, requiring occasional light physical exertion.
• Adequate vision, hearing and talking to drive, use computer, and communicate effectively with others.

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.
• Regular and predictable attendance is expected.
• May frequently experience time pressure, change of tasks, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, working closely with others as part of a team, and noisy/distracting environment.
• May occasionally experience emergency situations, irregular work schedule/overtime, and tedious or exacting work.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE

Typically requires use of standard office equipment, and any other equipment as appropriate or required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed in an office setting, primarily at a desk in a quiet environment, where the employee is not exposed to environmental hazards and does not normally require the use of protective equipment.

There are occasional visits to job sites, where the employee may be exposed to chemical, respiratory, and mechanical hazards. The employee is expected to use appropriate protective equipment for the assigned task (hard hat, safety vest, steel toe shoes, etc.); and any other equipment as apparent or assigned.