Description

The Town is seeking a passionate, experienced leader as the Assistant Manager for our Wastewater Treatment Plant. As the Assistant Plant Manager, you'll support the daily operations, personnel management, regulatory compliance, and long-term planning of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. You'll work closely with the Plant Manager to ensure optimal operations and help lead a team of dedicated Wastewater Treatment Plant operators committed to public health and environmental sustainability. The Plant operates 24/7/365. A Virginia Class I Wastewater Operator License is required.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $60,000 - $80,000 annually; negotiable based upon industry and management experience

Benefits:
Health Insurance to include Dental, Vision & Wellness
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan through Virginia Retirement System
Optional Pre-tax and Roth 457 account options
Paid Time Off and 14 Observed Holidays
Life, Disability, and supplemental insurances
Tuition Assistance

Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm
Subject to after-hours response for emergencies and inclement weather

Examples Of Essential Duties:

• Assist the Plant Manager in the oversight, supervision, management, and coordination of the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant; 24/7/365 operation.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with Federal, State, Local laws and regulations.
• Assist in the coordination of training for personnel in the operation of the WWTP, including equipment usage, laboratory procedures, safety procedures, and Town/department policies.
• Assist with performance management for personnel; coordinate professional development for licensure attainment, provide timely and constructive feedback; ensure performance evaluations completed; enforce disciplinary actions as warranted.
• Assist in the administration of the industrial pretreatment program; write industrial user permits; issue notice of violations and for permitted industrial users and implement surcharge billing.
• Prepare and maintain appropriate records and files.
• Plan, schedule, supervise, and participate in the work of plant operators and mechanics.
• Order and purchase supplies and material.
• Oversee regular testing and logging of same.
• Collect and perform analytical analysis on wastewater treatment samples; make repairs or calibrate analytical and plant monitoring equipment; make electrical and mechanical repairs on equipment; make repairs or calibrate electronic flow measuring devices; troubleshoot and make repairs on plant SCADA system.
• Communicate with State and Federal agencies regarding plant operations.
• Assist with the preparation and monitoring of the department’s operating and capital budgets.
• Ensure proper safety practices are followed; provide employee safety training on VOSH requirements, laboratory procedures, and plant operations.  
• Respond to after-hours emergency events.

Requirements

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or GED
Licensure: Valid Virginia Class I Wastewater Operator License; Valid driver's license
Experience: Minimum five (5) years of related work experience; one (1) year of supervisory experience preferred
CPR/First Aid certification required within six (6) months of hire

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operating characteristics and maintenance requirements of a wastewater treatment plant
• Knowledge of hydraulic, chemical, and mechanical principles pertinent to wastewater treatment plant operations
• Knowledge of occupational hazards of the work and of appropriate safety precautions
• Knowledge of routine laboratory procedures and determination of proper remedial measures used in wastewater treatment
• Ability to communicate clear and concise both orally and in writing
• Ability to monitor the operations of the wastewater treatment plant
• Ability to detect flaws in the operation of mechanical equipment and to determine proper remedial measures
• Ability to understand and follow moderately complex oral and written instructions
• Ability to analyze operating records of shift operations and initiate action
• Ability to plan, schedule and direct the work of subordinate operators.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.