Shift Manager - Southerly

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for organizing, directing and administering the operation and maintenance of the Southerly wastewater treatment plant. Supervises and coordinates the work of subordinate staff including Shift Supervisors, to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements for wastewater treatment and air emissions from plant processes. Enforces and administers the Sewer District's policies and procedures. Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Manages all functions associated with operation and process control of the Southerly wastewater treatment plant, including the Renewable Energy Facility (REF) and associated processes. Ensures the operating efficiency of all treatment plant processes to achieve a quality treated effluent. Leads efforts among shift staff to continuously improve plant operating efficiency. Ensures proper sampling and maintains records and prepares reports.

- Makes critical decisions on individual initiatives and following established guidelines regarding plant operational problems, overflows and bypasses, emergency responses, evacuation and emergency maintenance. Identifies process problems and determines and implements necessary unit process adjustments needed to continue the efficient operation of the plant.

- Plans, directs, schedules, and supervises employees in the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant. Assigns and delegates work to meet performance objectives and provides guidance to assist staff. Assists in the development of annual performance goals for Shift Supervisors. Evaluates performance and may administer discipline, when appropriate. Responsible for the review and approval of personnel timesheets.

- Plans, schedules and assigns operations work to achieve compliance with NPDES permits and all other federal, state and local permit requirements associated with plant operations. Authorizes and prioritizes maintenance work requests. Arranges for shift personnel coverage as needed and provides inspection of work in progress to assure satisfactory completion. Reviews logs, evaluates operating and laboratory data and personally observes unit processes to ensure normal operating conditions. Checks and approves personnel time reporting and authorizes all entrance and exit of personnel, equipment, chemicals and residuals.

- Encourages cooperation between employees to work as a team with other shift crews, maintenance staff, other Sewer District departments and contractors.

- Assists in the development of and implements operating guidelines.

- Coordinates delivery and shipment of plant chemicals and residuals. Recommends purchases of tools, materials, supplies and parts. Coordinates necessary stock items with storeroom and determines if parts are available for emergency maintenance. Orders supplies and materials and assists in development of equipment specifications.

- Implements safety rules, regulations and emergency procedures and ensures subordinates are properly trained. Enforces safe work practices.

- Assists in budget preparation and administration.

- Responds to emergencies on an on-call basis 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

- Keeps detailed records and writes reports and uses a computer for information storage and retrieval.

- Serves as Backup Professional Operator in the absence of the plant Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.

- Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

- Candidate must possess an Associate degree, preferably in engineering, engineering technology, business, or a natural science. A Bachelor's degree is preferred.

- Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as outlined in the Education Equivalencies Policy.

EXPERIENCE

- Candidate must possess five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in wastewater treatment plant operations.

- Candidate must possess two (2) years of experience supervising and/or managing staff.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS

- Candidate must possess a valid driver's license with a driving record in accordance with the Sewer District's acceptable guidelines.

- Candidate must possess a valid Class III State of Ohio Wastewater Operator Certificate.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of supervisory principles and theories, management principles and practices, practices of wastewater treatment and have the ability to analyze and make skilled judgments relative to indicators of normal or abnormal conditions. Good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, good computer skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the essential functions of this position the employee must be able to compare, copy, compute, compile, analyze, coordinate, synthesize, negotiate, communicate and instruct. Ability to communicate while exhibiting strong interpersonal skills is required. Physical work will need to be performed, such as standing, sitting, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling and talking. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. on an occasional basis. Position will require visual demands of near acuity, far acuity, dept perception, accommodation and color vision. The position is primarily a plant position and loud to very loud noises are prevalent. While working the employee will be exposed to extreme weather, extreme cold and heat, atmospheric conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, hazards and confined/restricted working environments. Position required to perform confined space entry on the job. Employee must possess the ability to wear required respiratory protection devices in accordance with the Sewer District's policy, including not having facial hair that interferes with the facepiece-to-face seal.

Pay Range: USD, Commensurate with Experience

$89,945 - $112,430

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Our Education Equivalencies Policy

Our Employee Benefits & Wellness Programs
We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package including Health Insurance Coverage, Various Retirement Planning Options (Ohio Public Employee Retirement System and Deferred Compensation Plans), Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Free Parking at our facilities, Corporate Discounts, and more! We also have an active Health & Wellness Program that promotes a life/work balance.

NEORSD supports the use of hybrid work as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity and better prepares the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for hybrid work. hybrid eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

DISCLAIMER: The information outlined in this job description indicates the general nature and type of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities or competencies required of employees within this classification