Chief Plant Operations Manager

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG); Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government is seeking a Chief Plant Operations Manager to oversee the efficient operation of multiple sewage treatment plants. This role ensures compliance with local, state, and federal treatment requirements while managing plant personnel and operations. A Bachelor's degree along with considerable management experience in the field is required for this pivotal position in government administration.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Paid and unpaid time off benefits

Qualifications

• Six years of related experience, two years must be in a management or supervisory capacity.
• Valid Kentucky Class IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators License or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Direct operation of sewage treatment plants and certified laboratory.
• Supervise repair of plant equipment and grounds.
• Coordinate with engineering staff for capital projects.

Skills

Management

Plant Operations

Technical Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, biology, or a related field

Job description

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• The minimum salary is $79,073.28 annually.
• This position is not eligible for overtime (exempt); however, the city has a compensatory time leave program for employees that grants leave time for hours worked in excess of 40 hours.
• Pay Grade 527

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Monday, July 7, 2025

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to direct the efficient operation of multiple sewage treatment plants, ensuring the proper and timely maintenance and repair of all plant systems and that all plant operations are in accordance with local, state and federal treatment requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, biology, or a related field
• Six years of related experience, two years must be in a management or supervisory capacity
• Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience
• Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education
• Must possess and maintain a valid Kentucky Class IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators License or its equivalent from another state. Those with an equivalent from another state are required to have it converted to a Kentucky Class IV License within six months as a condition of employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manage the operation of two Class IV Wastewater Treatment Plants and one full-service certified laboratory, providing direct supervision to the managers assigned to those operations
• Plans, directs and supervises the repair of plant equipment and grounds
• Reviews reports for submission as required by government agencies for permitting
• Coordinates with plant engineering staff to develop and implement capital projects
• Conducts routine inspection of plant operations
• Analyzes laboratory reports and makes decisions with regard to any deficiencies in the plant
• Coordinates budget development and administration for multiple treatment plants
• Performs related work as assigned

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

Must possess and maintain a valid Kentucky Class IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators License or its equivalent from another state. Those with an equivalent from another state are required to have it converted to a Kentucky Class IV License within six months as a condition of employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit the LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.

Resumes cannot be substituted for the application but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.

Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the questionnaire does not transfer.

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:

• Health and wellness benefits
• Paid and unpaid time off benefits
• Direct deposit is required of all employees.

CLOSING STATEMENT

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, call, email or visit:

Human Resources

200 East Main St.

Lexington, KY 40507

Phone: [phone]

Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Government Administration

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Paid maternity leave

Pension plan

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