FLSA Status:
Exempt
Approval Date:
August 2017
SUPERVISES:
There are direct reports with this position.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under minimal supervision, the Water Plant Manager oversees the treatment, collection, distribution and daily operations of water plant facilities in accordance with federal, state and local regulations. Employees in this job class must be detail oriented. This job requires advanced knowledge and understanding of applicable water regulations.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
1. *Plans and develops work schedules, equipment usage schedules and procedures for systems maintenance.
2. *Ensures plant and operators comply with federal, state and local regulations through regular operational testing and maintaining meticulous recordkeeping.
3. *Supervises employees; ensures a competent, motivated team through hiring, training, development, counseling and reviewing the performance of employees.
4. *Establish and maintain line of communication with federal agencies, customers and local councils.
5. *Ensures budgetary guidelines are met; prioritizes expenditures to stay within budget and assists in the preparation of capital and operations budgets.
6. *Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment and ensuring all equipment is in proper working condition.
7. *Develops, maintains and submits regulatory compliance reports.
8. *Acts as a technical resource to field personnel and actively engages in field issues.
9. *Reviews work in progress and completed to ensure that work is performed according to instructions.
10. *Participates in a variety of departmental and other meetings on a regular basis.
11. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
*Denotes Essential Job Function
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Seven years of experience in water plant operations including five years in a supervisory role;
- Knowledge and understanding of applicable water regulations;
- Must be familiar with Federal, State and Local Rules and Regulations pertaining to public water systems;
- Skill in estimating time and materials common to the trade;
- Ability to develop capital projects to improve plant operations and treatment methods and equipment;
- Supervisory skills to hire qualified employees, provide for their professional development, administer performance management and disciplinary processes effectively, and address employee relations appropriately;
- Ability to effectively supervise and develop assigned team to meet production/service goals while adhering to safety policies and rules;
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to make presentations and respond to inquiries by senior management, customers and/or employees;
- Demonstrated leadership, organizational, reasoning, problem solving and analytical skills;
- Exceptional customer service skills;
- Human relation skills to build effective relationships with team, customers and public;
- Advanced computer literacy including knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software;
- Knowledge of business English including vocabulary, spelling, and correct grammatical usage and punctuation;
- Mathematical skills to include the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations;
- Ability to establish priorities and solve a wide range of business, operational and strategic management problems;
- Flexibility to respond to changing work priorities and handle numerous projects at the same time.
- EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred; however, a combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
- CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES REQUIRED: The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements:
- Public Water Treatment System NJ T-4 (Required)
- Public Water Distribution System NJ W-3 (Required)
- Valid Driver's License
- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:
- Monitoring gauges, controls, and/or computer systems
- Lifting materials up to 35 pounds
- Bending and stooping
- Climbing ladders
- WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed at a customer’s location in office, shop, warehouse, or outdoor environment. May require driving to and from worksite locations. Equipment can be located in crawl spaces, rooftops, and outside facility. Employees may be exposed to hazardous and/or toxic substances, electrical shock, noise from equipment, and depending on external weather conditions, wind, rain, cold, and heat.
- DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.
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Responsibilities
- PRIDE Industries
- Job Description
- Job: Water Plant Manager
- Job Code: K01 - PR-WaterWastewatrPlnt Mgr
- HR Title Group: Federal Contracts (Facilities)
