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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWastewater Treatment/Compost Operations ManagerCity of Port Townsend Job Description Wastewater Treatment/Compost Operations Manager Classification title: Public Works Operations Manager Working title: Wastewater Treatment/Compost Operations Manager Department: Public Works Union: No FLSA status: Exempt Wage Classification: 624 Hours: Full time Effective date: Mar. 2016; Dec. 2017; May 2026 Reports to: Public Works Director Civil Service: No JOB SUMMARY Under general supervision, manages the operation and maintenance of the City's wastewater treatment and biosolids composting systems, various wastewater treatment equipment and processes, and sewer lift stations. Implements wastewater effluent and compost material sampling, testing, and control programs. Manages wastewater quality data, producing periodic reports on wastewater quality. Supervises wastewater source monitoring programs, with possible involvement in other related programs. Manages, supervises, plans, and coordinates the activities and operations of the Wastewater Treatment and Composting Division and supervises all division employees. Coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies, and the general public. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Supervise and direct the activities of the wastewater collection (lift stations), wastewater treatment, and biosolids composting facility staff. • Serves as the responsible official for NPDES and State Waste Discharge Permit compliance. • Supervise operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment equipment and processes. • Supervise operation and maintenance of biosolids composting equipment and processes. • Supervise operation and maintenance of wastewater lift stations. • Supervise wastewater quality and compost product sampling, testing and analysis, data compilation and reporting. • Supervise safety programs for assigned divisions and staff. • Participate in local and regional planning processes, studies, and public meetings for water resources. • Coordinate with state and federal agencies for permits and cooperative monitoring agreements. • Supervise Wastewater System Plan updates. • Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for wastewater collection (lift station), wastewater treatment, biosolids management, and composting operations and capital improvements. • Plan, direct, coordinate, and review work plans. Visit and conduct site evaluations as necessary, meet with staff to resolve problems, assign work activities, projects and programs. Monitor and evaluate, work, methods and procedures. • Administer contracts with outside agencies or contractors including design work, preparation of plans and specifications, and construction projects. • Recommend, develop and implement standards, programs, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations for public works projects, safety, water distribution systems, and water quality and treatment. • Develop and administer the division’s annual budgets. Wastewater Treatment/Compost Operations Manager KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: • Operational characteristics, services and activities of a comprehensive wastewater collection and treatment system and biosolids composting operations. • Materials, methods, practices and equipment used in wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal and related maintenance and repair activities. • Materials, methods, practices, and equipment used in the conversion of biosolids into compost. • Recent developments, current literature and sources of information related to wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal. • Computer operation, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and supervisory control and data acquisition systems. • Electrical, mechanical and chemical systems used in wastewater collection, treatment and disposal and in biosolids composting operations. • Engineering, chemistry, biology, or ecology as they relate to wastewater treatment systems. Skills: • Communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with diverse groups of people. • Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances, such as shifting priorities, unexpected challenges, or variations in the workload, while maintaining composure and effectiveness. Ability to: • Effectively and efficiently communicate with team members, managers, and other departments, both verbally and in writing, using tact, patience and courtesy to convey instructions, provide feedback, receive feedback, and resolve issues. • Maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with co-workers, peers, management and customers. • Supervise operations, services and activities of a comprehensive wastewater collection (lift stations), treatment, and disposal system and biosolids composting facility. • Manage and coordinate the work of outside contractors. • Respond to emergencies, analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action. • Take initiative and exhibit good decision-making to resolve issues. • Respond to inquiries or complaints residents, visitors, other agencies, and community groups and address concerns. • Ensure program compliance with federal, state, and local rules, laws, and regulations. • Foster a team working environment between assigned staff and other City departments. • Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff. • Supervise the preparation and maintenance of records and prepare comprehensive technical reports. • Maintain effective working relationships with local, State and federal government officials, Tribes, community groups, and the general public. • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. QUALIFICATIONS Required • High school diploma or GED. • Group II Wastewater Treatment Certificate or ability to obtain a Group II Certificate within one year in position. • Five years of experience and increasing responsibility in the operation and maintenance of wastewater systems, biosolids composting facilities or related industrial operating experience, Wastewater Treatment/Compost Operations Manager including three years of administrative and supervisory (or lead/crew chief/superintendent) responsibility, or any combination of experience, education, and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. • First Aid/CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain within twelve months from date of hire. • Possess a Washington Driver’s License and maintain a driving record acceptable to the City’s insurance carrier. • Continuing education to keep abreast of new developments and requirements in this field. WORKING CONDITIONS • Duties are performed indoors and outdoors during all types of weather. • Walking for extended periods of time. • Repeated bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching. • Ability to lift 60 pounds occasionally. • Vision and hearing at level required to perform essential functions (may be corrected). • Requires full range of motor skills and dexterity to operate hand-held tools. • Good overall physical condition to allow all-weather visits to steep and rugged terrain on foot. • May require working in confined spaces. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed. The employee occupying the position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisors. All employees must comply with all City policies and procedures relevant to their position as a condition of City employment. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City and the employee and is subject to change as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change. The City of Port Townsend is an equal employment opportunity employer. The City employs, retains, promotes, disciplines and otherwise treats all employees and job applicants strictly on the basis of job- related qualifications and competence. These policies and all employment practices shall be applied without regard to any individual's sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation (including gender identity), pregnancy, age, marital status, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.