Operations Manager Plants

Essential Functions:
- Manage or assist in managing the daily operational activities of a major wastewater treatment plant or a number of smaller wastewater treatment plants; control quality of wastewater discharges and wastewater treatment processes.
- Responsible for regulatory permit compliance and interaction with the regulatory agencies.
- Directs, develops and motivates staff to meet objectives that assist in achieving the Districts strategic business plan; assist with the planning, staffing and organizing the operational activities and functions of a wastewater treatment plant.
- Assign and supervise the work of personnel; help manage employee performance against operational and maintenance goals.
- Work to maintain a safe work environment to assure compliance with the Districts Health & Safety programs.
- Supervise planning and scheduling and developing a long range maintenance schedule.
- Work with Engineering Department to plan and initiate projects to maintain, upgrade, and improve facilities; develop preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
- Work with consultants and contractors on design and construction projects.
- Interact with public by addressing concerns and complaints; budget preparation and monitor budget throughout the fiscal year.
- Maintain records and prepare reports.
- Assist in establishing and administering District policies.
- Train and/or supervise training program for personnel.
- Requisition parts and supplies and other material necessary for operations and maintenance.

Additional Responsibilities:
- Perform related work as required or delegated by supervisor.

Training & Experience:

- Graduation from an accredited college or university with Bachelor's of Science in engineering or related degree.
- Four years of progressively responsible experience in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant or equivalent relevant experience.
- Professional Engineering license preferred.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

- Thorough knowledge of the chemical, physical and biological processes involved in the treatment of wastewater.
- Thorough knowledge of the machinery, equipment, materials and operating practices of a modern wastewater treatment plant.
- Considerable knowledge of hydraulics and physics.
- Considerable knowledge of policies and procedures for operating, monitoring and evaluating departmental activities.
- Considerable skill in planning and supervising the work of others.
- Considerable skill in maintaining a safe work environment while complying with established safety standards.
- Considerable skill in managing/coordinating work with contractors and vendors.
- Skill in conducting research and performing investigations.
- Considerable skill in forming and maintaining effective working relationships with governmental and industrial officials.
- Considerable skill in keeping records and preparing reports.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

- Must possess valid driver's license issued by the state in which the employee resides.
- Pursuant to MSD's "Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures," this position has been designated as safety sensitive, and candidate must pass a Non-D.O.T. Drug Test for this position. Employees occupying this position are not subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.
- Employees of MSD must have a meets expectations.

Physical Demands

- Stationary Position: Occasionally
- Move/Traverse: Occasionally
- Stationary Position/Seated: Constantly
- Transport/Lifting: Rarely
- Transport/Carrying: Rarely
- Exerting Force/Pushing: Rarely
- Exerting Force/Pulling: Rarely
- Ascend/Descend: Rarely
- Balancing: Rarely
- Position Self/Stooping: Rarely
- Position Self/Kneeling: Rarely
- Position Self/Crouching: Rarely
- Position Self/Crawling: Rarely
- Reaching: Rarely
- Handling: Occasionally
- Grasping: Occasionally
- Feeling: Rarely
- Communicate/Talking: Constantly
- Communicate/Hearing: Constantly
- Repetitive Motions: Frequently
- Coordination: Frequently

Work Environment

- Extreme cold: Rarely
- Extreme heat: Rarely
- Humidity: Rarely
- Wet: Rarely
- Noise: Occasionally
- Hazards: Rarely
- Temperature Change: Rarely
- Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely
- Vibration: Rarely