Water Treatment Manager

Oversees the daily operations of the treatment plant, laboratory and maintenance of the facility. Daily interacts with the employees and reviews operational log sheets and work orders.  Optimizes the various treatment processes.  Processes invoices and approves payroll on a weekly basis.  Interprets and evaluates regulations that are mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency and enforced by Virginia Department of Health: Office of Drinking Water.  

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.

• Manages and oversees the daily operation and staff of the treatment plant by discussing the operational issues with first shift staff reviewing SCADA system for problems with treatment processes; handling a variety of unplanned problems which require immediate attention; and answering phones and mail, and processing payroll when needed.
• Prepares the documents for reporting the treatment process to state and federal agencies monthly and utilizes these reports and other historical record keeping for plant and process evaluation.
• Manages the daily operation of the laboratory by meeting with the Water Chemist and discussing issues; reviewing records on a monthly basis which will be audited every three years by the Laboratory Certification Officer of the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services And ensuring that chemist collects all required samples in accordance with regulations.
• Manages the maintenance issues by working with the Senior Industrial Mechanic(s); reviewing any outstanding work orders and notes from operational staff; and ensuring corrective actions are taken to repair or replace damaged equipment.
• Manages the water treatment plant budget by reviewing and processing invoices and sending to Finance for payment; ensuring all purchases from plant personnel are submitted for review and coding to the budget each week; and preparing the annual budget for Water Treatment.
• Interprets and evaluates regulations on how they will impact the plant operations and water quality by contacting other water plants to share information and ideas for meeting the future regulations; and maintaining a good relationship with local VDH Office of Drinking Water.
• Assists in computer troubleshooting to keep required plant process instrumentation in proper working order.
• Works as a backup for any operator or for the Water Chemist.

 

ADDITIONAL DUTIES 

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree, with broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field; intermediate computer knowledge and Microsoft software experience; and three to five years of experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above

Certifications/Licenses 

• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record according to City Criteria
• Virginia Class I Waterworks Operator License within 18 months of employment

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.

Reading
Intermediate:  Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, and thesauruses.  

Writing
Intermediate:  Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.  

Math
Intermediate:  Ability to deal with a system of real numbers; and practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement.  

Communication Skills 
Decisions regarding interpretation of existing policies may be made.  Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.   Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.  

Independence and Decision-Making 
Normally performs the duty assignment according to his or her own judgment, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary. Special projects are managed with little oversight and assignments may be reviewed upon completion. Performance reviewed periodically.

Technical Skills
Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.

Fiscal Responsibilities 
Prepares accounting, budget, employment actions, purchasing documents; and does research to justify language used in documents for a unit or division of a department.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Manages, monitors and directs work performance of subordinate supervisors, makes final decisions on hiring, discipline, performance evaluation, setting program/work objectives and realigns work and staffing as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work requires medium physical effort, exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
• Adequate vision, hearing and talking to drive, use computer, and communicate effectively with others. 
• Frequent standing, sitting, walking, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, and bending.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, kneeling, climbing, and balancing.

 

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.  
• Regular and predictable attendance is expected.
• May frequently experience time pressure, change of tasks, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, and working closely with others as part of a team.
• May occasionally experience tedious or exacting work and noisy/distracting environment.
• May rarely experience emergency situations and irregular work schedule/overtime.

 

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE

Typically requires use of standard office equipment, including computer and related hardware and software; various hand tools, volt meter, pressure and temperature recorders, various meters in the laboratory, hand held programming devices for instrumentation; and any other equipment as appropriate or required.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed in an office and plant, where there is occasional exposure to respiratory, mechanical, chemical, fire, and physical hazards; extreme temperatures, noise and vibration, and wetness/humidity.  There is rare exposure to electrical hazards and communicable diseases.

 

The employee is expected to use appropriate protective equipment for the assigned task (hard hat, safety vest, steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, hearing and eye protection, etc.); and any other equipment as apparent or assigned.

Salary : $65,447 - $114,533