Overview

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 Performs additional duties as assigned. Education and ExperienceMasters 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 aboveCertifications/Licenses Valid Drivers 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.ReadingAdvanced: Ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents.WritingAdvanced: Ability to write editorials, journals, speeches, manuals, or critiques.MathAdvanced: Ability to apply fundamental concepts of theories, work with advanced mathematical operations methods and functions of real and complex variables.Communication SkillsRecommendations 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-MakingNormally performs the duty assig