Division Manager Wastewater Treatment

Division Manager Wastewater Treatment

Responsibilities

• managing supervisors
• monitoring processes
• administering budgets

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related field

• 10 years of wastewater treatment or related experience

• Valid driver's license

• Required North Carolina wastewater certification and NIMS training

• Technical tools mentioned

• SCADA

• About the Department

• Performs difficult skilled technical and administrative work assisting with the management of the operations of the wastewater treatment division including management of the wastewater treatment plant operations and residuals management program; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general direction of the Division Manager Wastewater Treatment. Continuous supervision is exercised over assigned staff.

• Position Duties

• The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Lead and manage the supervisors of wastewater treatment facilities and the residuals management program. Oversees coordination of work schedules, monitors performance, addresses operational concerns, and promotes effective working relationships among employees, City officials, consulting engineers, regulatory agencies, contractors, and the public. Directs division operations in the Division Manager’s absence.

• Develops, coordinates, and delivers technical, operational, and safety training for assigned personnel. Ensure employees follow established operating procedures, occupational safety requirements, and appropriate precautions for handling chemicals, biological materials, equipment, and other workplace hazards.

• Ensure proper operation, inspection, preventive maintenance, and repair of wastewater treatment, residuals management, SCADA, and related facility systems. Assists with development and oversite of capital improvements, construction activities, equipment replacement, facility upgrades, and other projects. Reviews designs and operational plans, analyzes process and equipment performance, and recommends corrective actions or improvements.

• Assists with preparing and administering the division’s annual operating budget. Tracks expenditures and performance measures, supports procurement activities, evaluates operational and equipment needs, and develops cost information and recommendations for current and future budget requests.

• Monitors wastewater treatment processes and residuals management activities to ensure reliable performance, protection of public health and the environment, and continuous compliance with applicable local, state, and federal requirements. Reviews laboratory and operational data, coordinates investigations, prepares technical and scientific reports, and makes sound operational recommendations and de