Assistant Director (Exempt)

Job Summary

Supervises functions of the sewage treatment facilities and directs personnel. Serves as Director in Director's absence.

Job Scope

Supervises departmental employees. Assists with budget preparation.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises and directs the activities of departmental employees.

• Reviews daily operational logs and sheets from plants and lift stations.

• Schedules and oversees maintenance projects such as pump repair, building repair, electrical repair, and piping repair and replacement.

• Serves as Director in Director’s absence. Remains on call 24 hours a day to identify and/or correct facility problems.

• Performs lab tests in absence of Chemist. Performs specialized lab test not normally conducted by the Chemist.

• Assists with capital improvements planning and scheduling.

• Oversees and assists in the operation of the Pretreatment Program required by U.S. EPA.

• Assists Director in compiling data for budget requests.

• Assists Director with planning, managing, and inspecting construction projects.

• Adheres to proper safety techniques and utilize safety equipment.

• Conducts master sewer committee meetings and attends all other required city meetings in Director's absence.

• Maintains positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner which promotes good working relationships with clients, customers, co-workers, and supervisors.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required

Knowledge of the tools, materials, methods, equipment, and practices of wastewater treatment. Ability to conduct laboratory tests on sewage samples. Knowledge of administrative principles and practices and of supervisory methods and techniques. Knowledge of federal, state, and local codes and ordinances regarding wastewater treatment. Ability to supervise and train moderate-sized group of diverse workers. Ability to prepare and monitor a budget. Ability to maintain complex financial and personnel records. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with government officials, employees, and the general public. Excellent communication skills.

Education, Certification and Experience Required

Requires high school diploma or equivalent and two years of college or equivalent, with additional training in wastewater treatment, collection systems and management. Requires five years of progressively responsible work in the area of wastewater treatment, including three years of supervisory experience. Requires a Class 1 Illinois Wastewater Operator's Certificate. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

This job description is not intended to imply that the duties identified above are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, subject to applicable state and federal laws. This job description or certain job functions described herein may be subject to modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

This job description is not intended to imply that the duties identified above are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, subject to applicable