What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Plant and Sewer Disposal Manager position at City of Enterprise, AL?
This position is responsible for managing the city’s wastewater collection and treatment operations.
MAJOR DUTIES
- Manages and directs the operation and maintenance of the wastewater disposal system, treatment plants, and lift stations.
- Develops, plans, assigns, and reviews the work of personnel engaged in the operation and maintenance of treatment facilities, the monitoring of wells, and the maintenance of the left stations and disposal system.
- Trains, assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines personnel.
- Monitors division budget and controls expenditures; approves purchase orders.
- Reviews department payroll for accuracy and completeness.
- Inspects wastewater treatment plant, lift stations, and sewer lines to identify repair and maintenance needs.
- Reviews and monitors compliance with preventive maintenance schedules.
- Analyzes data and completes state and federal reports.
- Monitors system compliance with permit guidelines and all relevant state and federal regulations.
- Prepares and maintains a variety of files and records.
- Verifies employee certification and training requirements are met.
- Addresses and resolves complaints from the general public.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Public Works Director, City Engineer, and Assistant Public Works Director assigns work in terms of division goals and objectives. The supervisor reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of division activities.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include ADEM regulations, EPA regulations, permit requirements, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application. This position develops division guidelines.
CONTACTS
- Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, representatives of state and federal agencies, engineers, vendors, contractors, and the general public.
- Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, motivate persons, and provide services.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
This position has direct supervision over Senior Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III, and Wastewater Treatment Plant Trainee.
- Knowledge of wastewater treatment principles, operations, and equipment.
- Knowledge of wastewater collection system operation, repair, and maintenance principles.
- Knowledge of lift station equipment.
- Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures, and relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
- Knowledge of permit requirements.
- Knowledge of work safety principles.
- Knowledge of budget management principles.
- Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
- Skill in the interpretation of plans, maps, and specifications.
- Skill in the operation and maintenance of mechanical and electronic equipment.
- Skill in planning, organization, and decision making.
- Skill in the training and supervision of personnel.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to a high school diploma.
- Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.
- Possession of a State of Alabama Wastewater Grade IV Operator license.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Salary : $26 - $40
