Operations Manager Plants

• 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 District’s 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 District’s 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.

• 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