5304 - Wastewater Operations Manager

Overall Job Objective

Position Description

REOPEN

Salary Grade: 15

Pay Range
Hiring Range: $66,536 - $79,843 Annually
Full Range: $66,536 - $93,150 Annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

The Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department (RWRD) operates and maintains systems and facilities that convey, treat, and reclaim over 62 million gallons of wastewater per day, protecting public health and the environment. We are proud to be an award-winning, industry leader in the management and sustainability of the water reclamation cycle and other renewable resources. The Wastewater Operations Manager will work closely with the Treatment Plant Manager and will be responsible for operation staff, ensuring safety procedures are followed and the treatment processes of wastewater, projects, and permit regulations are met. If you enjoy industry-leading industrial work environments, teamwork, and meet the requirements, we would like you to apply today.

This position is located at the Wastewater Subregional facility at I 10 and Walker Road.

ADEQ Treatment Grade 4 Treatment Operator certification is required within 1 year of appointment. Duties/Responsibilities

(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)

Plans, organizes, supervises, and coordinates wastewater treatment processes in a treatment plant or facility or the operation, maintenance and repair of the public sanitary sewage conveyance system, including all gravity and pumping facilities, odor and vector control programs, and associated administrative and technical support activities;

Supervises, trains and evaluates personnel, plans and arranges for orientation and necessary continuing training and implements industrial safety training;

Schedules and assigns staff to meet mandated regulations and standards;

Inspects plant, facilities, conveyance or treatment systems to determine efficiency of operations, maintenance requirements, compliance with appropriate standards or requirements and conducts necessary quality control reviews;

Responds to emergency situations, assigning and/or coordinating the work of maintenance crews, treatment operations staff, and communicating with appropriate units, departments and other agencies;

Participates in the development and implements staff safety and training programs, recommends long-and short-range goals, objectives and policies affecting personnel, operations, overall efficiency and compliance;

Ensures safety and quality of treatment processes and operations and monitors the activities of the field operations group, support and operations staff for compliance with local, state and federal safety standards, regulations and mandates with specific emphasis on National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits and requirements, including bio-solids and storm water;

Coordinates work, maintenance operations, maintenance of equipment, and other activities with other units, departments, agencies, public entities, vendors and contractors to minimize interruption of processes or service provided;

Participates in capital improvement planning, construction plans reviews, and makes recommendations for enhancements, improvements, or changes in service, processes or equipment to plant, facility, or systems;

Forecasts and monitors the facility or unit operating expenditures, prepares and submits facility or unit's annual budget for approval;

Maintains records and prepares routine and special reports;

Reviews, evaluates, and analyzes data, operational records, interprets regulations and makes recommendations to changes in processes, policy, and procedures to remain compliant with standards and regulations and improve the efficiency of wastewater systems or treatment processes;

Oversees support and clerical staff involved in maintenance scheduling, data collection and recording and operational and regulatory reporting activities;

Works with Field Operations Manager in planning, coordinating and administering the implementation of a year round vector control program, the odor control program and other special projects and programs within the public sewage conveyance system;

Makes recommendations on hiring, promoting and disciplining employees;

Performs as a Field Operations Manager or WWTP Manager in their absence and may be required to sign or certify and be accountable for compliance reporting and notices of violations.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Knowledge of:

• planning, design and operation of wastewater treatment processes or gravity, pumping and pressurized sanitary sewage conveyance facilities;
• equipment, materials, and operating practices of wastewater treatment and conveyance facilities;
• local, state and federal regulations and standards related to safe, effective and efficient operation and maintenance of sanitary sewage conveyance system and wastewater treatment facilities in the collection, treatment, discharge or disposal of wastewater and its byproducts;
• practices, methods and processes involved in the collection, conveyance, treatment and disposal of sewage;
• chemical and physical methods for sampling and the analysis and treatment of wastewater and its byproducts;
• mandated certification and reporting requirements for wastewater treatment activities;
• occupational hazards associated with the operation and maintenance of sewage conveyance system and other wastewater facilities;
• principles and practices of material and information management including related supervisory control systems;
• departmental contracting, budget preparation and monitoring and accounting processes and procedures;
• principles and practices of office and personnel administration, including employee supervision, evaluation and training;
• computer systems and their application to treatment processes or managing sanitary sewer conveyance system operation and maintenance programs.

Skill in:

• planning and administering the operation and maintenance of sewage conveyance system and other wastewater facilities;
• supervising, training and evaluating employees;
• budget development and monitoring;
• interpreting applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations governing wastewater collection and treatment;
• reading, interpreting and applying technical guidance from plans, schematics and operating/ maintenance manuals and instructions to facilitate, plan or modify work;
• inspecting facilities, operations, and systems detecting discrepancies and directing corrective actions;
• making oral presentations to interested groups and agencies;
• coordinating work-unit activities with other departments, state and federal agencies and contractors;
• compiling and submitting local, state and federal mandated reports and related information;
• managing the acquisition, storage, issue and accounting for materials required for sewage conveyance facilities and/or other wastewater facilities operations, maintenance and related activities;
• communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

1. Minimum five (5) years experience in the operation and maintenance of a large secondary wastewater treatment facility, including 2 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
2. ADEQ Grade 4 Wastewater Treatment Operator. A valid Arizona Class D driver's license.
3. Experience planning, organizing, supervising, and coordinating wastewater treatment processes.
4. Experience scheduling and assigning staff to meet mandated regulations and standards.
5. Experience communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.

Selection Procedure:

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicants suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services review and approval of the candidates driving record. Some positions must possess an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Certification as a Grade 3 or 4 Wastewater Collection System Operator or Grade 3 or 4 Wastewater Treatment Operator at the time of application. All positions must possess an ADEQ Certification as a Grade 4 Wastewater Collection System Operator or a Grade 4 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator within one year of appointment and must maintain certification as a condition of employment. Some positions require State of Arizona Structural Pest Control Commission Arizona Restricted Use Pesticide Certificate. Some positions require possession of a valid Arizona commercial driver license (CDL) at the time of appointment.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions may carry the risk of exposure to infectious diseases, asbestos or wastewater products, therefore special medical screening prior to or during employment may be necessary to assure employee health and safety.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: This position will require a post offer physical (lift up to 50lb/push of 50lb). Some positions require the ability to enter and work in confined spaces, which may require the proper wearing of individual safety and protective equipment.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.