Water Treatment Plant Operations Manager

City of Howell; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Howell is seeking a supervisory-level professional to manage and oversee the planning, construction, operation, repair, and maintenance of the City’s water treatment systems and facilities.

The role requires guiding crews, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating with the City Manager and departments. Strong leadership and communication are essential to ensure safe, efficient water services for residents.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school education or GED equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain EGLE F-2 License Certification of Water Treatment Operators.
• Must possess and maintain all other applicable certifications required by the State of Michigan for Water Treatment Plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, and implements maintenance and operation activities for city water treatment services.
• Oversees construction and maintenance work for conformance to standards.
• Trains, supervises, and disciplines employees in operation, maintenance, construction and repair of water systems.
• Inspects and coordinates repair of water system components; maintains records and reports.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Operations planning

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

EGLE F-2 License

Water treatment certifications

Tools

Lab equipment

Pumps

Gauges

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE: Performs a variety of supervisory, administrative, skilled, technical, and maintenance work in the planning, construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City water treatment systems and facilities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of the Director of Public Services.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Exercises close supervision over assigned maintenance workers and operators.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, schedules, and implements maintenance and operation activities designed to provide water treatment services for the city; oversees construction and maintenance work to determine acceptability and conformance to standards.
  
• Trains, supervises, and disciplines employees performing the duties of operation, maintenance, construction and repair of water treatment systems and facilities.
  
• Supervises the control and use of, and assumes responsibility for all materials, supplies, and equipment used in the maintenance, construction, and repair of water systems and other department facilities.
  
• Inspects, performs and supervises the repair of water system components at frequent intervals to ensure that all aspects of the systems are functioning properly.
  
• Requisitions needed supplies for the department and maintains a variety of records relating to personnel, equipment, supplies, and operational reports.
  
• Advises supervisor, City Manager, and other city officials in matters relating to department activities; provides information to various civic, school, and public groups and individuals regarding water treatment services.
  
• Ensures that all regulatory requirements are met, documented, and submitted to the appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Oversees the operation of the water laboratory including employee training.
  
• Ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by supervising and participating in cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
  
• Oversees the safety of assigned maintenance workers and equipment operators by instructing individuals in proper safety procedures and monitoring work in progress.
  
• Assists in motivating and evaluating personnel by acting as a liaison between crew members and other City supervisors.
  
• Inspects and assists in the control and use of supplies and equipment used in the operation, maintenance, construction and repair of department facilities to ensure that all equipment is in proper working order.
  
• Analyzes annual operating costs and makes recommendations for department budget. Monitors current year budget expenditures.
  
• Provides recommendations regarding capital and equipment
• Purchases and requisitions all supplies and materials needed for effective department operation.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

• Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment used in the water department.
  
• Serves on various committees as assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

1. Graduation from high school education or GED equivalent, and
   
2. Must possess and maintain EGLE F-2 License Certification of Water Treatment Operators.

Necessary knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in public water supply and distribution systems.
  
• Thorough knowledge of regulations and requirements of all regulatory agencies including EGLE and EPA.
  
• Skill in operation of tools and equipment.
  
• Ability to guide, direct and motivate employees.
  
• Ability to organize and supervise the activities of various crews performing construction and maintenance work.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Valid State Driver's license, or ability to obtain one.
   
2. Must possess and maintain EGLE F-2 License Certification of Water Treatment Operators.
   
3. Must possess and maintain all other applicable certifications required by the State of Michigan for Water Treatment Plant operations.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Knowledge of operation and use of a variety of lab equipment, motor vehicle, generators, pumps, gauges, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devises. Skill in use of mobile radio, phone, personal computer including word processing and other software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud in field settings, and moderately quiet in office settings.

SELECTION GUIDELINES:

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests and physical exam to include drug screening may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement or contract between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.