What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Operations Manager position at CPS HR Consulting?
Wastewater Operations Manager
Under the general direction of the General Manager, the Wastewater Operations Manager plans, organizes, directs, and implements comprehensive strategies and programs for the operation, monitoring, regulation, maintenance, and repair of the Water Reclamation Facility.
Some responsibilities include ensuring the operational status of the plant’s treatment system, facilities and processes; ensuring treatment standards and goals are achieved through the proper operation and maintenance of facilities and equipment; coordinating and collaborating departmental activities with other departments, governmental entities, and contractors; deploying staff and resources; addressing organizational and personnel matters and performance management; ensuring regulatory compliance; preparing reports on department activities.
The position also assists with planning, preparing, and administering the annual operating and capital budget; prepares awards and administers contracts and agreements; and assists the General Manager in the development of the Department’s long-range plans, goals, and objectives.
The ideal candidate should combine technical expertise in wastewater treatment operations and management with strong people management skills, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to lead and collaborate effectively across different functions.
The best candidate for the Wastewater Operations Manager role should possess:
- Extensive knowledge of wastewater treatment, operations, maintenance, and the underlying process concepts.
- Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, and safety regulations pertaining to the operation of wastewater treatment facilities.
- Ability to effectively manage wastewater treatment operations and maintenance, plan complex projects, prepare and manage budgets.
- Strong people, written and oral communication skills, emotional intelligence, and the capability to interact and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with various stakeholders including Board members and public figures, manage conflicting priorities, and use discretion and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive situations.
- Ability to lead, manage, mentor, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff, create work processes, and provide coaching for performance improvement and development.
- Knowledge of progressive discipline, performance coaching, and Skelly hearings.
- Knowledge of administrative tasks, budgets, purchasing contracts, reports, and technology savvy.
Any combination of training and experience that demonstrates that a person has obtained the required knowledge and is able to perform the required work (with reasonable accommodation, if needed) will be considered. A person with the following training and experience would typically qualify to compete in a selection process.
Experience
Ten years of progressively responsible experience in a wastewater treatment facility, at least five of which must have been in a supervisory capacity or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in a governmental setting is preferred.
Education
Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public administration, engineering, biology, chemistry, or closely related field is required.
Certificates, Licenses, Special Requirements
- A Grade IV Wastewater Treatment Certificate issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board is preferred.
- Must possess a valid California driver’s license of the required category, have and maintain a satisfactory driving record, and be insurable by the District for the operation of District vehicles.
- Have or obtain valid First Aid and CPR certificates within six months of hire.
- Employees of the District are, by State and Federal law, Disaster Service Workers. In the event of a declaration of emergency, any employee may be assigned activities that promote the protection of public health and safety or the preservation of lives and property, either at the District or within the local or their own community.
Salary : $144,846 - $194,116
