Plant Operations Manager FLSA Status: Exempt

General Definition of Work

Performs advanced technical work overseeing operation of wastewater treatment plant for compliance with Federal and State requirements, scheduling work; maintaining records; preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Utilities Engineering Manager. Divisional supervision is exercised over all personnel within the division.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required and are not necessarily actual functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

Performs duties in accordance with the City's keys to excellent customer service; acts as team or group leader in the implementation of adopted City outcomes and goals.

Organizes, directs and manages division activities including operation, maintenance, repair and construction of water/wastewater treatment plants and process equipment.

Reviews and approves state monitoring and compliance reports.

Prepares the division's budget; approves and monitors expenditures authorized in the budget.

Initiates, conducts, reviews and coordinates needed personnel transactions including recruitment selection, classification, compensation, evaluation, promotion, transfer, discipline, and termination in conjunction with the Human Resources Department and SRU Management.

Develops and implements division goals, objectives, policies and procedures.

Answers questions and provides information to the public as needed; investigates complaints and takes corrective action as necessary.

Reviews and monitors plant safety procedures and policies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the operating characteristics and maintenance requirements of water and wastewater treatment plants; thorough knowledge of hydraulic, chemical and mechanical principles pertinent to water and wastewater treatment plant operations; thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards of the work and of necessary safety precautions; ability to detect flaws in the operation of mechanical equipment and to determine proper remedial measures; ability to understand and follow moderately complex oral and written instruction; ability to read meters and charts accurately and to maintain records of operations; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors, contractors, engineers, governmental agency representatives, City officials and the general public.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED and considerable experience in water/wastewater maintenance, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting and speaking or hearing, frequently requires standing, walking and using hands to finger, handle or feel and occasionally requires lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, using measuring devices and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Special Requirements

Possession of North Carolina Grade IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification, A-Surface and C-Well Water Treatment Plant Operator's certifications.

Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina.