Wastewater Manager - City of Lompoc : Job Details

Overview

THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR A CURRENT VACANCY. Interested applicants must submit on-line application -- NO paper applications will be accepted.

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The City reserves the right to stop accepting applications prior to the posted deadline, if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. The recruitment is officially closed once it has been removed from the City\'s website.

The Wastewater Manager is responsible for the management of the wastewater treatment facility and the wastewater collection system. This position may represent the City on various boards or commissions dealing with wastewater issues.

Under direction of the Utility Director, the Wastewater Manager plans, organizes, supervises, and directs the activities of the Wastewater division; and to perform related work as required.

Examination and Selection

EXAMINATION PROCESS: Based upon screening of the City application, résumé, and responses to supplemental questions, applicants whose qualifications best meet the requirements of the position will be invited to the examination process. This process may include, but is not limited to a panel interview, which consists of an evaluation of some of the essential knowledge, skills, abilities, and job-related experience listed below. Those candidates who pass the examination process are placed on an eligibility list from which the final selection will be made.

SELECTION PROCESS: As authorized by City policy, applicants being considered for hire in this position are subject to fingerprinting for purposes of investigating criminal history background, as part of the employment screening process. Appointment is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination (based upon job-related physical standards) by a City-designated physician.

Failure in any one part of the examination or selection processes will disqualify a candidate from further consideration.

Duties (typical)

The following duties are typical of this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the duties and/or may be required to perform specific additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Plan and direct the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant, pumping stations and sewer mains; ensure the wastewater treatment plant is operated in conformity with discharge requirements; direct the maintenance of treatment plant buildings, grounds and equipment and the installation of new equipment and facilities; inspect, measure and test sewer mains and manholes, lift stations and construction for conformance with approved plans and specifications; direct the balling, rodding and flushing of sewer mains; conduct divisional in-service safety training classes related to work assignments; ensure supervisors enforce safety practices; maintain records of sewage treatment activities and sewer mains maintenance; prepare and submit annual budget estimates and supervise expenditures from approved budget; prepare and present staff reports for the City Council, boards and commissions; review applications and eligibility lists of applicants for employment and select personnel; maintain records and submit payroll data; prepare annual, monthly and special reports as required; operate City vehicles; and perform related work as required.

If you are unable to perform the essential functions of the position for which you are applying, either with or without reasonable accommodation, please notify Human Resources at (805) ###-####.

Qualifications

Include any combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position. The typical qualifying entrance background is:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor\'s degree in a technical field relating to wastewater treatment, such as engineering or natural science and five (5) years\' experience in activated sludge wastewater utility operations, including at least three years (3) in a management or supervisory capacity. Qualifying experiences may be substituted for up to two years (2) of college coursework on a two-for-one basis.

LICENSE REQUIRED: Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver\'s License. Possession of a California Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification. Possession of a Grade IV or V is highly desirable.

Knowledge and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Modern methods and applied theory used in activated sludge waste treatment processes, interpretation of laboratory analysis procedures and their application methods and practices in training, directing and supervision of plant personnel
• Use of plant Operation and Maintenance Manual for instruction and training of all operating plant personnel
• OSHA safety practices associated with all wastewater activities
• Principles of management, supervision and training
• Recordkeeping

ABILITY TO:

• Plan, organize and direct wastewater treatment plant operations and sewer mains installation and maintenance activities
• Develop and direct work schedules
• Investigate ordinance violations and to enforce the laws effectively
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Prepare budget estimates
• Train personnel in plant operations and maintenance
• Deal effectively with public and subordinate complaints
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Respond effectively to emergency situations

Other

The conditions herein 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.

Physical and Mental/Psychological sections describe job demands, and are included as part of the qualifications statements. The following are illustrative and not necessarily all-inclusive. Strength: Medium Work including lifting up to 50 pounds with frequent lifting of objects up to 25 pounds. Visual, hearing and other requirements described as part of the job description.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees in this classification may be required to utilize respirators in the course of their job duties or under emergency circumstances and thus must be in compliance with General Industry Safety Order 5144. Employees shall not wear beards, mustaches, sideburns, facial hair or other conditions in such a manner that may prevent or interfere with establishing and maintaining a proper seal of the respirator face mask. This requirement is implemented in order to ensure the safety and health of the employee.