Wastewater Plants Manager

Job Title: Wastewater Plants Manager

Department: Public Utilities

Division: PU30 - Wastewater

Reports To: Associate Director of Public Services

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: 10

Approved By: General Manager

Approved Date: 01/05/2025

SUMMARY

Under general direction of the Associate Director of Public Services. Responsible for supervising personnel and self-participation as required, for the operation and maintenance functions of the wastewater treatment plants, and other utility duties and functions as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of plant wastewater treatment plants, and related record keeping, budgeting, personnel, vehicles, tools, equipment, facilities, and property.
• Performs supervising functions and scheduling the duties of plant operators, personnel time recording, performance evaluations, training, participates in personnel hiring, disciplinary, and dismissal procedures.
• Responsible for following safety compliance policies, procedures, practices, rules, and regulations, and for performing and/or coordinating safety compliance related training for plant personnel.
• Required to work after hours and weekends when necessary.
• Assists/coordinates, trains, mentors, and advises plant operators.
• Performs inspections of wastewater facilities, performs troubleshooting as required, reviews plans, documents, and specifications.
• Responsible for inventory and maintenance for plant crew, including parts and related tools and equipment. May be required to locate, order, and purchase parts/supplies needed to maintain operations.
• Help with all wastewater construction projects, oversee projects or coordinate with other departments on large projects within the wastewater system.
• Represent the POA before the public, communicate with the public and coworkers in polite and efficient manner and maintain a program of public relations as may keep the public informed as to the activities being performed,
• Responsible for operating in accordance with Local, State, Federal Regulations, and POA Policies and Procedures and for promoting department policies to the general public and department personnel.
• Performs computer functions per operations, record keeping, and reporting.
• Responsible for follow-up of actions and ongoing personal development.
• Keep state reports current.
• Ensure that lab analysis is completed as applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Regular attendance is required.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions and work nights, weekends and holidays if needed.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a telephone and be available for emergency call out.
• Must have transportation to and from work.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Courses in Wastewater related operations, maintenance, and technology, mechanical ability, and a desire to learn.
• Preferred have a minimum of five (5) years' experience in public Wastewater
• Treatment, and/or Operations & Maintenance with supervisory training and/or experience preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Math skills to include the ability to use formulas related to volumes, areas, percent, dosages and time. Ability to use American weight measurement as well as metric.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding. Able to carry out multiple and semi-complex instruction. Ability to deal with standard as well as occasional nontypical situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must have a valid Arkansas Driver's License.
• Must hold an Arkansas Class III Wastewater Treatment Operator

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The ability to supervise other Wastewater Treatment Plant operators.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This is a safety-sensitive position.