Wastewater Manager

About the role

The Wastewater Manager is responsible for the management of the wastewater treatment facility and the wastewater collection system. This position may represent the City on various boards or commissions dealing with wastewater issues.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plant, pumping stations and sewer mains;
• Ensures the wastewater treatment plant is operated in conformity with discharge requirements;
• Directs the maintenance of treatment plant buildings, grounds and equipment and the installation of new equipment and facilities;
• Inspects, measures and tests sewer mains and manholes, lift stations and construction for conformance with approved plans and specifications;
• Directs the balling, rodding and flushing of sewer mains;
• Counsels, trains and supervises staff;
• Prepares and submits annual budget estimates and supervises expenditures from approved budget;
• Prepares and presents staff reports for the City Council, boards and commissions;
• Reviews applications and eligibility list of applicants for employment and selects personnel;
• Maintains records and submits payroll data;
• Prepares annual, monthly and special reports as required;
• Operates City vehicles;
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field relating to wastewater treatment, such as engineering or natural science AND five (5) years' experience in activated sludge wastewater utility operations, including at least three years (3) in a management or supervisory capacity.
• License Required: Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver's License. Possession of a California Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification. Possession of a Grade IV or V is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Knowledge Of Modern methods and applied theory used in activated sludge waste treatment processes, interpretation of laboratory analysis procedures and their application methods and practices in training, directing and supervision of plant personnel
• Use of plant Operation and Maintenance Manual for instruction and training of all operating plant personnel
• OSHA safety practices associated with all wastewater activities
• Principles of management, supervision and training
• Recordkeeping Ability
• To Plan, organize and direct wastewater treatment plant operations and sewer mains installation and maintenance activities
• Develop and direct work schedules
• Investigate ordinance violations and to enforce the laws effectively
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Prepare budget estimates
• Train personnel in plant operations and maintenance
• Deal effectively with public and subordinate complaints
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Respond effectively to emergency situations

Skills

• Modern methods and applied theory used in activated sludge waste treatment processes
• Interpretation of laboratory analysis procedures and their application methods and practices in training, directing and supervision of plant personnel
• Use of plant Operation and Maintenance Manual for instruction and training of all operating plant personnel
• OSHA safety practices associated with all wastewater activities
• Principles of management, supervision and training
• Recordkeeping Ability
• To Plan, organize and direct wastewater treatment plant operations and sewer mains installation and maintenance activities
• Develop and direct work schedules
• Investigate ordinance violations and to enforce the laws effectively
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Prepare budget estimates
• Train personnel in plant operations and maintenance
• Deal effectively with public and subordinate complaints
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Respond effectively to emergency situations

Benefits

• Bilingual Pay: Individuals determined to be in an eligible position and qualified by the City will be eligible for $150 per month bilingual. Employees with both oral and written bilingual skills shall receive $190 per month bilingual pay.
• Deferred Compensation: The City encourages and supports employee enrollment in either MissionSquare or CalPERS deferred compensation plan. Employees may contribute up to the maximum amount according to the IRS Retirement Plan Contribution Limits.
• Dental Insurance: Effective the first day of the month following appointment, the employee and dependents are eligible for insurance; the City contributes a substantial amount of the premium for the employee and dependents.
• Health Insurance: Effective the first day of the month following appointment, the employee and dependents are eligible for insurance; the City contributes a substantial amount of the premium for the employee and dependents. Employees can select from three (3) Blue Shield plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Employees of the City of Lompoc are eligible to receive EAP services administered by Anthem Blue Cross. Employees are entitled to receive five (5) sessions per family member, per incident. Services include counseling for various reasons/needs.
• Holidays: Thirteen (13) days per year including one floating holiday.
• Life Insurance: The City provides life insurance in the amount equivalent to two years' annual salary up to a maximum of $300,000. The premium is paid entirely by the City. Employees are eligible for enrollment after the first day following six (6) months of continuous employment. Additional employee coverage is available at group rates.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance: Effective the first day of the month following six complete months of employment, the employee is eligible for insurance. The City pays 100% of the premium.
• Retirement: Third Tier -- Employees hired after January 1, 2013 are covered by California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) 2% at age 62 formula. Employees pay 50% of the normal cost of the member's contribution as prescribed by PEPRA. Final compensation is the average for the highest 36 consecutive months.
• Second Tier -- Employees hired after November 19, 2011 and before January 1, 2013 are covered by California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) 2% at age 60 formula. An eight percent (8%) member's contribution is paid by the employee. Final compensation is the average for the highest 36 consecutive months.
• First Tier -- Employees hired prior to November 19, 2011 are covered by California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) 2.7% at age 55 formula with 1959 survivor's benefit. A ten percent (10%) member’s contribution is paid by the employee. Final compensation is the average for the highest 12 consecutive months.
• Social Security: As a City of Lompoc employee, your earnings are not covered by Social Security. Under the Social Security law, there are two ways your Social Security Benefit amount earned under previous employers may be affected, "Windfall Elimination Provision" and "Government Pension Offset Provision."