Alum Creek Wastewater Operations Manager

Delaware County, OH; Lewis Center (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware County, Ohio is seeking a Wastewater Operations Manager to lead regional wastewater facilities, ensure safe and reliable service, and guide a dedicated team through growth and compliance challenges.

The role requires a Class III operator certification (Class IV within 36 months) and a strong background in lab safety, reporting, and maintenance planning. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology or related field; or high school diploma plus 5 years in wastewater; or 9 years of directly relevant work experience.
• Ohio EPA Class III Wastewater Operator certificate required; Class IV within 36 months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record; all licenses/certifications maintained as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and ensures efficient operation of the wastewater treatment facility.
• Supervises staff involved with wastewater treatment programs and training employees.
• Analyzes and implements operational changes for efficiency.
• Inspects maintenance needs and prioritizes work orders in the facility’s system.
• Manages the laboratory operations and ensures laboratory safety and QA/QC per regulations.
• Prepares and reviews reports for Ohio EPA and Operations Superintendent.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Problem solving

Communication

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology or related field

High school diploma + 5 years wastewater experience

9 years directly relevant wastewater experience

Job description

Join Delaware County, Ohio—one of the fastest-growing counties in the state—and play a vital role in supporting the communities that call it home.

We are seeking a Wastewater Operations Manager to lead critical wastewater operations and help ensure safe, reliable, and efficient services for a rapidly growing population. This is more than a management position—it’s an opportunity to serve your community, lead a dedicated team, and help shape the future of one of Ohio’s most dynamic counties.

If you’re ready to bring your leadership, technical expertise, and commitment to public service to a growing organization, Delaware County wants you on our team.

The Operations Manager is responsible for managing the operation of a regional wastewater treatment facility or multiple package plants within the DCRSD. Individual reports to the Operations Superintendent.Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology or related field; or high school diploma or equivalent, combined with a minimum of five years’ experience in the wastewater field; or nine years of directly relevant work experience.

Individual must possess an Ohio EPA Class III Wastewater Operator certificate. Individual must obtain an Ohio EPA Class IV Wastewater Operator certificate by 36 months from date of hire to maintain employment.

Employee must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Must meet and maintain qualifications for driving on County business at all times, including insurability. All required licenses and certificates must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance;
• May be required to be the Ohio EPA Operator of Record of a Class III or Class IV facility;
• Supervises and ensures the efficient operation of a wastewater treatment facility;
• Supervises staff involved with the wastewater treatment programs including, but not limited to, assigning work, planning, monitoring performance (including safety practices) and training employees;
• Analyzes and makes necessary operational changes to insure efficient operation of the wastewater treatment facility;
• Inspects and requests necessary maintenance requirements for scheduling, enters work orders on maintenance program, helps prioritize maintenance needs for facility, monitors progress of work orders;
• Supervises laboratory within the wastewater treatment facility;
• Establishes, maintains, and performs training for a laboratory chemical hygiene plan and overall laboratory safety as required by Local, State and Federal regulations;
• Establishes wastewater laboratory quality control/quality assurance within Ohio EPA requirements;
• Attends meetings and assists in annual inspections to industrial and commercial accounts as required by the Operations Superintendent;
• Manages the DCRSD biosolids conveyance and hauling program including both land application and land filling processes. Secures approved land application sites through application to the Ohio EPA and the transfer and disposal of biosolids to landfill;
• Prepares daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports as required by the Operations Superintendent and the Ohio EPA including, but not limited to, the daily operator of record log, project task lists, monthly e-DMR, annual SSO reports, annual sludge reports, NPDES permit renewals, and effectively corresponds with the Ohio EPA on the annual compliance inspection reports and other correspondence as required;
• Coordinates the procurement of various products and services required by the DCRSD including the preparation of bid specifications, evaluation, product performance testing, contract preparation and recommendation for the selection of the best bidder to the Operations Superintendent;
• Plans, schedules, organizes and supervises the work of the facility personnel, including time and attendance scheduling, authorizing overtime and sick, compensatory or vacation leave;
• Assigns work, plans work schedule, monitors and trains employees;
• Conducts inspections and maintains assigned work areas, as required;
• Maintains a complete inventory of all department tools and equipment;
• Consistently administers and enforces rules, regulations and department policies;
• Serves on the DCRSD’s Joint Health and Safety Committee and assists with the administration of safety policies and procedures;
• Prepares preliminary budgets for operation and maintenance of the department;
• Monitors the department’s budget and makes necessary adjustments throughout the fiscal year;
• Reviews and recommends staffing, scheduling and equipment needs to Operations Superintendent;
• Approves bi-weekly payroll for subordinate employees;
• In conjunction with the Operations Superintendent and Human Resources, prepares responses to grievances per the Collective Bargaining Agreement;
• Performs any related essential functions as required;
• Other duties as assigned.