What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recycled Water Facility Manager position at City of Boise?
Summary Statement
Manages the work of professional, technical, and/or other staff; determines organizational structure, staffing needs, and work strategies; ensures adequate resources are available for staff to perform work duties; and ensures that assigned operations and activities comply with organizational goals and objectives.
Plans, organizes, and manages the daily operations and maintenance activities of one or more complex, industrial public works utilities. Ensures business goals are met within all regulations and laws. Provides technical expertise and oversight for a wide range of advanced treatment technologies, disciplines, and processes. Coordinates and directs the on-site activities of multi-department and multi-agency projects and programs.
Performs financial management of significant capital assets and annual budgets. Oversees and administers service contracts and lease agreements, evaluates competitive bids, and selects vendors and suppliers.
Participates in long-range department and facility planning, project design, and development of goals and objectives. Reviews, interprets, and provides technical advice on engineering design, technical memorandum, and departmental correspondence. Researches emerging trends and technologies. Selects and implements new programs and processes. Plays a key role in supporting the development of recycled water distribution and management.
Develops and administers operational and safety procedures, best management practices, emergency, security, and data management plans. Reviews and advises on policy administration and development.
Supports department work and coordination with regulatory agencies, community stakeholders, and policy makers to advocate for recycled water program support and alignment with policies.
Coordinates and provides input on community outreach initiatives, to educate and engage the public on recycled water. Facilitates, coordinates, and develops inter-agency and public relations. Responds to public inquiries and complaints. Ensures facilities are safe and accessible for public tours and educational activities. Attends irrigation district, neighborhood, and home owner association meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
Requirements
Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Applicants Must Be Able To Pass
City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
Driving Record Check
Drug Free Workplace: In accordance with the City of Boise Drug Free Workplace Regulation, this position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to testing requirements including Post Offer Applicant Testing, Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion, Post - Accident, etc. Applicants will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test.
This position is required to handle hazardous materials that if mishandled, place the general public at risk of serious injury.
Working Conditions
The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds. Also, the employee is occasionally pushing/pulling up to 35 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk and hear. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach and grasp. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.
Working Environment
The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, in wet and humid conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. Employees are exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards and work in/at heights. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Work includes protected exposure to infectious bacteria, bodily fluids and chemicals. Employees work in industrial areas and are exposed to mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and vehicle hazards. Employees and are subject to slip hazards caused from ice/snow in winter, wet floors, uneven and undeveloped work surfaces. May work at remote or isolated facilities a considerable distance from supporting resources.
This position works: after hours, weekends and holidays as warranted by business necessity.
- Manages the operations, maintenance, and administration of advanced recycled water facilities and other public works utilities as required.
- Protects the health, welfare and financial viability of Boise by producing a high-quality water that stays in the community.
- Responsible for the management of current and future recycled water activities within the City of Boise Water Renewal Services.
- This position works under general direction.
Manages the work of professional, technical, and/or other staff; determines organizational structure, staffing needs, and work strategies; ensures adequate resources are available for staff to perform work duties; and ensures that assigned operations and activities comply with organizational goals and objectives.
Plans, organizes, and manages the daily operations and maintenance activities of one or more complex, industrial public works utilities. Ensures business goals are met within all regulations and laws. Provides technical expertise and oversight for a wide range of advanced treatment technologies, disciplines, and processes. Coordinates and directs the on-site activities of multi-department and multi-agency projects and programs.
Performs financial management of significant capital assets and annual budgets. Oversees and administers service contracts and lease agreements, evaluates competitive bids, and selects vendors and suppliers.
Participates in long-range department and facility planning, project design, and development of goals and objectives. Reviews, interprets, and provides technical advice on engineering design, technical memorandum, and departmental correspondence. Researches emerging trends and technologies. Selects and implements new programs and processes. Plays a key role in supporting the development of recycled water distribution and management.
Develops and administers operational and safety procedures, best management practices, emergency, security, and data management plans. Reviews and advises on policy administration and development.
Supports department work and coordination with regulatory agencies, community stakeholders, and policy makers to advocate for recycled water program support and alignment with policies.
Coordinates and provides input on community outreach initiatives, to educate and engage the public on recycled water. Facilitates, coordinates, and develops inter-agency and public relations. Responds to public inquiries and complaints. Ensures facilities are safe and accessible for public tours and educational activities. Attends irrigation district, neighborhood, and home owner association meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
Requirements
Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training
- Bachelor’s degree, coursework, or trade certification in water resource management, environmental science, utility management, or related field, and
- 8 years of progressively responsible experience including supervisory and administrative experience in the operation and maintenance of a large recycled water or wastewater treatment facility, or
- an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- methods, practices, and technologies used in operating and maintaining a large, industrial recycled water or wastewater treatment facility, including advanced treatment technologies;
- federal, state, and local laws pertaining to environmental water quality standards and regulations;
- theories, principles, and methods of civil engineering as applied to the design and construction of industrial facilities;
- physical, chemical, biological, and technological concepts of advanced wastewater treatment;
- administrative principles and methods including program development and implementation;
- industrial hazards and safe working practices;
- blueprints reading and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) manuals and technical writings; and computer usage including related software.
- plan, assign, direct, and coordinate the work of others;
- analyze complex lab and operational data and implement effective process control changes;
- exercise independent judgment and initiative;
- communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and
- perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor, and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, chemical or biological sciences, math, public or business administration, or a closely related field and
- 10 years of progressively responsible experience including 5 years of supervisory experience in the operation and maintenance of a large recycled water or wastewater treatment facility.
- Valid state-issued driver’s license.
- Wastewater Treatment Operator’s Level IV license issued by the Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses (IBOL), within 6 months of appointment.
- Ability to obtain and comply with annual continuing education requirement for license renewal.
Applicants Must Be Able To Pass
City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
Driving Record Check
Drug Free Workplace: In accordance with the City of Boise Drug Free Workplace Regulation, this position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to testing requirements including Post Offer Applicant Testing, Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion, Post - Accident, etc. Applicants will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test.
This position is required to handle hazardous materials that if mishandled, place the general public at risk of serious injury.
Working Conditions
The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds. Also, the employee is occasionally pushing/pulling up to 35 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk and hear. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach and grasp. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.
Working Environment
The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, in wet and humid conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. Employees are exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards and work in/at heights. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Work includes protected exposure to infectious bacteria, bodily fluids and chemicals. Employees work in industrial areas and are exposed to mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and vehicle hazards. Employees and are subject to slip hazards caused from ice/snow in winter, wet floors, uneven and undeveloped work surfaces. May work at remote or isolated facilities a considerable distance from supporting resources.
This position works: after hours, weekends and holidays as warranted by business necessity.
