Manager of Public Works Maintenance & Operations

Responsibilities

• Supervises the work of subordinate personnel engaged in the maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities, collection systems, and water distribution systems.
• Recommends hires and promotions, directs and evaluates employment decisions for all assigned positions.
• Oversees the inspection of all water and wastewater equipment, water towers, metering stations, water and wastewater facilities and ensures the proper preventative and corrective maintenance of all facilities.
• Covers the inspection of all water and wastewater equipment, water towers, metering stations, water and wastewater facilities and ensures the proper preventative and corrective maintenance of all facilities.
• Coordinates the corrective and preventative maintenance with the operations groups and various facilities; prioritizes and schedules work.
• Aids in budget preparation for all personnel, commodities, contractual, and capital expenses.
• Develops and maintains short and long term plans for the maintenance of all facilities including replacement of major equipment and future capital projects.
• Ensures administrative record keeping and report maintenance on an ongoing basis (e.g. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), & IEPA reporting).
• Ensures wastewater treatment is carried out in accordance with specified environmental protection regulations and standards.
• Keeps abreast of changing regulatory issues.
• Reviews and provides input and comments on plans and specifications for capital projects and approves submittals.
• Develops specifications for bids and E-Quotes for equipment and contractual activities.
• Oversees construction projects and approves pay requests.

Requirements

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in the maintenance, construction and rehabilitation of wastewater treatment facilities, collection systems, and water distribution systems.
• Five (5) years in a supervisory role.
• A valid Illinois driver’s license is required.