Water / Wastewater Manager
: Job Details :

Plan, organize and manage the day-to-day activities of the Water, Wastewater Utility, and is responsible for the on-going operation and reporting for the potable water systems and the wastewater systems, consistent with all regulatory provisions.(Any one position may not include all the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.)Responsible for the daily operations and maintenance assignments to sustain the operation of potable water and wastewater systems. Responsible for assigning, training, supervising, and evaluating the work performance of assigned staff. Responsible for preparing and submitting all required reports and other documentation, as required to maintain compliance with County, State Federal and local laws, regulations and/or standards.Assign, supervise, and evaluate the work of staff. Advise and train subordinates as necessary. Participate in the selection of new employees and makes recommendations regarding hiring, performance, discipline, transfer, and termination.Assist the Deputy Director with the preparation, administration, and monitoring of the Utilities budgets. Monitor and document program expenditures, ensuring compliance with approved budget(s) and staffing levels. Enforce department and county policies, procedures, guidelines, regulations, and safety and health standards.Assist the Deputy Director regarding short- and long-range plans for utility operations.Coordinates divisional activities in conjunction with other County departments and outside governmental agencies. Maintain interagency cooperation with all regulatory agencies and commissions.Review permits, construction plans and specifications under guidance from the Deputy Director when needed. Oversee new construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities.Provide representation on interdepartmental committees and before HOA's; make presentations and provide technical advice and assistance regarding utilities.Analyze and recommend systematic maintenance approaches to existing facilities, equipment, and operating systems of the division.Maintain records for proper evaluation, control, and documentation of assets.Resolve inquiries, complaints, problems, or emergencies affecting the availability or quality of services. Respond to sensitive or complex inquiries of service complaints with guidance from the Deputy Director.Authorize payments for contracted services; and participate in resolution of disputed contractual matters.Remain current on legislation, legal requirements, and regulations and communicates changes that affect operations with team.Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.Other duties as assigned.Knowledge of:

• Wastewater treatment processes, including preliminary, primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment.
• Solids digestion, sludge handling, and plant-wide air, water,electrical and hydraulic support systems.
• Collection systems, including pumping stations, regulatory stations and miscellaneous structures and disinfecting methods.
• Wastewater terminology and process control.
• Industrial safety procedures and practices.
• Wastewater laboratory protocols and typical process control testing for a wastewater plant.
• Delegates authority appropriately and monitors production/progress with effective control techniques.
• Management and supervision principles and practices.
• Legal requirements, regulations, and laws applicable to area of assignment
• Techniques and practices utilized in the construction, operation and maintenance of water and wastewater systems.
• Principles and practices of contract and grant administration.
• County Government process, procedures and practices.

Skill in:

• Exercising sound, ethical judgment in the decision-making process.
• Fiscal management, including budget preparation, expenditure control and recordkeeping.
• Computer applications including word processing and spreadsheets.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize and oversee assigned work programs.
• Develop departmental goals and objectives and conduct planning activities.
• Analyze and evaluate operations, develop and implement corrective actions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, about complex or sensitive issues.

OTHER JOB DUTIES:

• May be required to obtain additional education as required to conduct business functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS: (The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Mason County provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Duties are performed in an office environment or onsite at one of the utilities or works outdoors, sometimes during inclement weather. May require attendance at night meetings. Field work that requires walking on uneven, rocky, or rough ground, and may involve exposure to heavy construction equipment, loud noises, traffic, dust, and debris. Employees are required to maintain professional composure, tact, patience, and courtesy always. Occasionally required to stand and reach with arms and hands, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, or crawl. Specific vision abilities include close, distant, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and adjusting focus. The employee is occasionally required to move up to fifty (50) pounds. Position requires mental acuity to ensure thorough mental analysis of situations in a fast-paced environment. Employees are required to maintain confidentiality of information within the department. The employee may be required to deal with irate, disgruntled, and sometimes hostile individuals requiring the use of conflict management skills. Will receive automated alarm notifications and shall be required to respond to emergency alarm conditions and/or coordinate the solution after hours with staff, or weekends and on holidays.

(Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job may be considered)

• High School Diploma/GED,
• Two (2) years of college (90 credits or CEU's),
• Four (4) years of treatment plant experience,
• Two (2) years at a class III or higher plant.

OR

• High School Diploma/GED,
• Six (6) years of treatment plant experience,
• Two (2) years at a class III or higher plant.

OR

• High School Diploma/GED,
• Four (4) years of college (180 credits or CEU's),
• Two (2) years of treatment plant experience at a class III or higher plant.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Washington State drivers' license
• Group 3 Wastewater Operator Certification from WA State
• Water Distribution Manager (WDM) 1 certification or ability to obtain in one (1) year
• Cross Connection Specialist (CCS) or ability to obtain in one (1) year
• Confined Space Entry training
• First Aid/CPR Card

This position is required to follow chapter 13 of theMason County Personnel Policy. If offered the position you must provide a Abstract Driving Record from theWA State DOL.

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