Water Resources Treatment Facilities Manager

Manage the operations and maintenance of Water or Wastewater Treatment Facilities, including planning and implementing a Biosolids/Residuals Land Application Program for the wastewater treatment facilities in the Water Resources Division. Operate within established policies while exercising independent judgment on operating methods and controls. Drive vehicles as part of work assignments and responsibilities. Requires on-call availability and extended hours.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Exercise general supervision over plant personnel
• Recruit, interview, hire, and train new staff
• Oversee daily workflow of the department
• Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations
• Handle disciplinary actions in accordance with company policy

Responsibilities

• Manage the operations and maintenance of Water or Wastewater Treatment Facilities
• Plan and implement a Biosolids/Residuals Land Application Program
• Drive and operate vehicles in performing work assignments and responsibilities
• Prepare and maintain reports and records
• Research, plan, coordinate, schedule, and prioritize work
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Maintain effective working relationships with customers, the general public, employees, officials, and contractors
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and procedures
• Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relating to water, wastewater, and related environmental programs
• Thorough knowledge of management concepts and practices
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of water and wastewater treatment and laboratory analysis
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating activities among operations, maintenance, laboratory, environmental compliance, and residuals management staff
• Excellent managerial communication skills, including the ability to provide clear direction, deliver constructive feedback, explain technical and regulatory information, and coordinate effectively with staff, leadership, contractors, regulatory agencies, and the public
• Graduation from an accredited four-year university/college with a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the treatment of water or wastewater, including two years of supervisory responsibilities; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Experience managing NPDES-permitted wastewater treatment facilities
• Experience overseeing biosolids processing, residuals management, and land application programs in compliance with NCDEQ and EPA regulations
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, laboratory operations, collection systems, industrial pretreatment, biosolids management, land application permitting, environmental compliance, asset management, budgeting, and capital improvement planning
• Ability to effectively respond to emergency situations

Certifications

• North Carolina Grade IV Biological Wastewater Operator Certification (must possess and maintain)
• N.C. Land Application of Residuals Certification (must possess and maintain)

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must possess the physical ability to perform managerial, administrative, and field oversight responsibilities associated with wastewater treatment facilities
• May require walking over uneven terrain, climbing ladders and stairs, entering confined spaces (in accordance with safety regulations), lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, and working outdoors in varied weather conditions

Pay

$104,234 - $137,328 - $170,423 (salaried/exempt)