Director of Operations & Maintenance

Definition Under direction, plans, coordinates and directs operations and maintenance and/or construction activities of a system of sanitary or combined sewage collection and treatment facilities and/or a water treatment and distribution system; may oversee the activities of a compost project and other experimental projects involved in the processing of sludge and other residue from these treatment facilities; does related work as required. Note: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Examples of Work Plans, coordinates and directs the operation, repair and maintenance activities of one or more water treatment and/or sewage collection and treatment facilities; may also direct and coordinate installation and expansion activities. Coordinates the activities of various departments. May issue day-to-day instructions and work assignments to departmental supervisors and supervise their work. May supervise the operations and activities of a compost project, and other experimental activities involving the processing of sludge and residues from the treatment facilities. Coordinates maintenance and repair activities among multiple work units and/or facilities to make effective use of resources and personnel, in order to meet the standards prescribed by state and federal Environmental Protection Agencies. May supervise the development and execution of plans and procedures related to the construction, inspection, maintenance, and repair of water and/or sewer systems and equipment. Inspects field activities of contractors to ensure that construction projects conform to plans and specifications. May plan and manage the methods and sequence of operations to facilitate additions, deletions, and modifications to water and/or sewer systems. Meets with other agency administrative personnel and experts in the field, to revise, prepare, and clarify policy issues concerning the operation of water treatment and/or sewage collection and treatment facilities. Prepares operational plans, budgets and cost estimates for one or more treatment facilities; directs the implementation of approved operational plans and oversees expenditures in the approved budget. Prepares and administers contracts for the securing of materials, tools, supplies and equipment, and supervises their storage and distribution. Evaluates new developments in materials, tools, and equipment and procures same. Evaluates the feasibility of implementing recommendations from consulting and governmental agencies, concerning the operations and activities of the treatment facilities, explores probable variations, problems, and expenditures, and reports on same. Attends seminars and meets with representatives from governmental agencies, consulting firms, and others, to evaluate present operational procedures, identify problems and explore available alternatives and advances in Sanitary Engineering; participates in the evaluation of the proper implementation of new procedures in accordance with existing regulations. Prepares correspondence and technical reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Prepares, reviews, analyzes, and interprets engineering drawings, specifications, and technical manuals; and/or critiques work products from engineers engaged in preparing designs and plans to construct, enlarge, install, and modify treatment plants, pumping stations, mains, and other appurtenances. Compensation Full-time. Salary: $107,000 – $130,000. Additional information can be found on the WMUA website and in the applicable New Jersey Civil Service job specification (07549). #J-18808-Ljbffr Jerseydigs