Water Treatment Facilities Program and Operations Manager

About the role

The Treatment Facility Program and Operations Manager is directly responsible for managing the daily operations and all treatment staff at the water treatment plant to ensure compliance with VDH, regulatory procedures and reporting practices. This position will report to the Deputy Department Director, Senior of Water Services, and have a significant role in helping to normalize plant operations in a post-pandemic environment.

Responsibilities

• Manages water treatment plant activities and functions to protect the health and safety of the citizens and the environment;
• Provides leadership, direction, and guidance to assure effective water treatment;
• Affirms compliance with state and Federal environmental and water quality regulations and standards, and City policies, procedures, and goals;
• Maintains oversight of operations to assure that operating procedures are followed;
• Initiates actions required to correct environmental and safety violations, and potential problems;
• Oversees implementation of complex projects, including aligning resources, developing design and construction strategies, and encouraging effective communication protocols;
• Delegates and mentors both technical and administrative duties to treatment staff, particularly on major and intricate treatment processes;
• Identifies repairs and upgrade requirements; oversees special projects; compiles data and generates operational reports; assures effective communication of trends and issues;
• Manages regulatory agency reporting; responds to critical incidents and takes command when appropriate; coordinates plans and resolves issues with other state and regional agencies;
• Serves as a liaison between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and complies with all City policies and procedures;
• Leads staff to increase the efficiency of the Water treatment systems, reviews progress of projects and work assignments, and assists staff in prioritizing, organizing, and allocating resources.

Qualifications, Special Certifications And Licenses

• Minimum Training and Experience: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field. Six years of professional experience in water and wastewater engineering, particularly in wastewater treatment plant operations. Two years of supervisory experience.
• Licenses, Certifications, and/or Other Special Requirements: Must possess a Class I Virginia Operators License in water treatment issued through the Virginia Board of Certification of Water and Wastewater Works Operators. Requires a valid Driver's License or a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire. PE license is a plus.