Water Plant Manager

Oxford, City of (OH); United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Oxford in United States seeks a water treatment supervisor to manage raw water production, ensure potable water quality, and oversee a membrane softening facility in conjunction with the treatment plant.

The role requires overseeing staff, budgeting, resource planning, and ensuring staff licensures and OEPA standards compliance. The incumbent will respond to emergencies and coordinate with city operations.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in management or equivalent.
• Ohio EPA Water Treatment Class III certificate.
• 5 years of related experience in water treatment.
• Valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the work of subordinate water plant personnel and oversees raw water production and water quality.
• Analyzes plant reports and budgetary needs, monitors funds and CI Funds.
• Plans, allocates and monitors resources to ensure efficient completion of work.
• Interprets policy, interviews, hires, trains, and evaluates staff; ensures licensures and safety.

Education

Associate’s degree in management or equivalent

Ohio EPA Water Treatment Class III certificate

Valid state driver's license

Tools

Office 365 / MS Office

Budgeting software

Job description

Supervises the work of subordinate water plant personnel and is responsible for raw water production, the quality of potable water produced by the Utility, and operation and integration of a membrane softening facility in conjunction with the treatment plant.

• Analyzes and interprets various plant reports and charts.
• Secures, justifies, and monitors use of budgetary monies and Capital Improvement Funds.
• Plans, allocates, and monitors time, people, equipment, and other resources to ensure efficient organization and completion of work.
• Carries out supervisory responsibility in accordance with policies, procedures and applicable laws including interviewing, hiring and training, planning, assigning and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, ensuring staff licensures, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Plans and implements short-term or annual goals, objectives, and strategies for the department, project, or program to ensure efficient organization and completion of work.
• Manages revenue of water and sewer funds through meter maintenance and replacement programs.
• Manages the purchasing and inventory control of parts, equipment and supplies for unit.
• Make presentations to groups as necessary on topics related to water quality.
• Prepares and maintains various reports including those required by OEPA standards.
• Resolves long-term and or chronic problems related to utility billing, energy efficiency and water quality.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

OCCUPATIONAL / TECHNICAL SKILL SET

• Knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of water treatment plant operation activities, including softening.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of OHIO EPA rules and regulations as they apply to water supply and distribution.
• Knowledge of laboratory methods and procedures and expected results related to the maintenance of potable water quality.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions in water treatment.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of effective supervision and management.
• Knowledge of all computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.
• Knowledge of applicable state, federal and local ordinances, laws, rules and regulations.

ADMINISTRATIVE SKILL SET

• Ability to plan, organize, assign, direct, review and evaluate work of staff.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines and follow up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and projects.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

COGNITIVE SKILL SET

• Ability to perform standard business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.
• Ability to apply logical thinking to solve practical problems.
• Ability to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operations and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and independent judgment.
• Knowledge of basic budgetary principles and practices.
• Knowledge of recordkeeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records management techniques.

COMMUNICATIONS SKILL SET

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups and to respond to questions.

INTERPERSONAL SKILL SET

• Ability to deal courteously and diplomatically with the general public.
• Ability to use tact and discretion.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to provide effective leadership to subordinate personnel and to develop cooperative working relationships with employees, senior management, elected officials and vendors.

LEADERSHIP SKILL SET

• Ability to select and motivate staff and provide for their professional development.
• Ability to instruct, train, and direct staff.
• Knowledge of administration and supervision of staff and activities.

Other Necessary Requirements

Associate’s degree in management or equivalent, Ohio EPA Water Treatment Class III certificate, possession of a valid state driver’s license; 5 years of related, responsible experience, including water softening; or any combination of education, training, and work experience which provides the required skill sets to perform the essential functions of the job.

Work is typically performed in a normal office environment, however, some of the incumbent’s time is spent outdoors. Employee is exposed to chemical hazards and wet conditions, and is expected to be available 24 hours/day to respond to emergencies and plant alarms.

Employee is regularly required to walk, sit, see, speak, hear and lift/move up to 50 pounds.