Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager

Job Description Summary Department: Regional Wastewater Reclamation Job Type: Classified Class: 5153 - Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager Salary Grade: 18 Hiring Range: $93,392 - $128,398 (annual) Pay Range: $93,392 - $140,067 (annual) Essential Functions Administers the operations and maintenance of a Wastewater Treatment Group and associated facilities. Inspects assigned facilities and related systems for proper operation, maintenance, and adherence to standards and departmental requirements, and directs staff actions to resolve discrepancies. Coordinates facility/system operations, maintenance, and modifications with departmental staff and contractors and assures that all work is in compliance with local, state, and federal mandated requirements. Coordinates the implementation of special projects that may require a plant shutdown for the installation of new equipment or repair of existing equipment with operations, maintenance, and contractors. Ensures that all staff are properly trained in safety, health, and compliance regulations to create a safe workplace for all. Directs the collection, analysis, and reporting of quality and quantities of effluents, biosolids, and other byproducts of the wastewater treatment processes. Plans and directs the implementation of information management and automated supervisory control systems and maintains comprehensive documentation of all operations, maintenance, and modification activities associated with assigned facilities. Directs the control authority requirements of the pre-treatment program. Develops and administers the wastewater Treatment Operating Group Operations & Maintenance (O&M) budget and assists in the development of the departmental budget. Assists design and construction engineers by providing operations and maintenance input to wastewater facility and system development and implementation plans. Researches, develops, and submits routine, recurring, and special reports to management and other agencies. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in civil or sanitary engineering, biological science, chemistry, environmental science or environmental engineering or a closely related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND five years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a major secondary wastewater treatment facility, INCLUDING two years which must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity. OR: Current Arizona registration as a Professional Engineer with proficiency in sanitary engineering AND four years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a major secondary wastewater treatment facility, INCLUDING two years which must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity. OR: Four years of experience with Pima County as a Wastewater Technical Services Manager, Wastewater Maintenance Supervisor, Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Manager, or Wastewater Operations Manager or similar level position working in the operation and maintenance of a major secondary or advanced wastewater treatment facility. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application. Preferred Qualifications Minimum two (2) years supervisory management of a grade 4 wastewater treatment facility. Minimum two (2) years experience in budgeting, forecasting expenses, and associated fiscal accountability for plant operations. Minimum ten (10) years experience in the operation and troubleshooting of wastewater treatment processes. Experience communicating in public speaking, technical writing, and report preparation. Licenses and Certificates Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Operations positions in this class require an ADEQ WW Treatment Grade 4 certification at the time of hire. If an applicant has an equivalent certification from another state, certification through reciprocity with ADEQ must be obtained within 3 months of hire or promotion. All positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application. Special Notice Items The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions may carry the risk of exposure to infectious disease, asbestos or wastewater and sewage products, therefore special medical screening prior to or during employment may be necessary to assure employee health and safety. Physical/Sensory Requirements All positions require sufficient body flexibility, mobility, stamina, and balance to allow for standing, walking, sitting, grasping, and manipulation of work objects, frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and climbing stairs and ladders. All positions require regular or occasional crawling, kneeling, squatting, lifting/carrying objects up to fifty (50) pounds, pushing and pulling objects up to seventy-five (75) pounds, and the ability to properly don and doff fall protection to enter and work in confined spaces. Essential to this position is corrected or sufficient vision; the ability to see, read, and interpret written information, manuals, gauges, etc., including distinguishing various colors. Also essential to this position is corrected or sufficient hearing; the ability to hear and comprehend voice communications in-person, over a radio, and phone, and to hear operating equipment. Working Conditions All positions require the operation of machinery, powered industrial equipment, and motor vehicles. All positions require outdoor work, including during inclement and hot weather, and exposure to waterborne pathogens/agents, hazardous materials and gases, water hazards and wet/slippery surfaces, odors, fumes, humidity, dirt, dust, traffic hazards, venomous pests, uneven surfaces, and electric arc flash potential. EEO Information Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pima County