Wastewater Operations Manager

Summary: Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Utilities, supervises personnel and directs the day-to-day operations and maintenance activities of the Bob Derrington Water Reclamation Plant and off-site facilities to ensure the proper treatment and delivery of wastewater. Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Utilities/Treatment, oversees the activities of the pretreatment and Liquid Waste Divisions.

Scope of responsibility: Able to work independently and/or under supervision to maintain assigned responsibilities. Directly and indirectly supervises various operations and maintenance personnel.

Essential Functions:-- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides overall daily supervision of Derrington Plant personnel and direction to Chief Operator and Maintenance Technician Supervisor in the completion of operations and maintenance tasks to ensure the complete and efficient operation of the treatment plant processes.
• Coordinates work schedules of Maintenance Supervisor with Water Treatment Plant Supervisors to ensure completion of Water Treatment Plant maintenance activities.
• Plans and reviews operational maintenance projects.
• Produces and reviews various plant reports and work orders to ensure their completion and accuracy of data prior to filing or submittal.
• Ensures that adequate chemicals and supplies are maintained at all times. Purchases supplies and materials as necessary within budget constraints.
• Monitors training needs of plant personnel and schedules training within budgeted constraints.
• Works within and ensures that supervises personnel work within City policies, guidelines and procedures including safety policies.
• Coordinates work with other City departments and contractors when necessary.
• Prepares annual budget for Plant for departmental review.
• Conducts public tours. May be called upon to deal with media personnel.
• Ensures that the plant is operated so that all plant, departmental and regulatory policies and procedures are met.
• Enforces plant safety and other programs.
• Maintains daily contact with Assistant Director of Utilities and periodically meets with Assistant Director and other departmental personnel.
• Works with and in proximity to dangerous chemicals such as chlorine.
• Supervises the identification, inspection, sampling, record-keeping, permit development, sampling and report generation for all commercial, industrial and public businesses which constitute potential or actual discharges of non-domestic wastes as required by the EPA and/or TNRCC mandated pretreatment program or those businesses which are subject to surcharge.
• Supervises the enforcement of the sewage quality control ordinance and pretreatment program enforcement response plan. When necessary recommends enforcement action to be taken against dischargers in violations of ordinance provisions.
• Supervises the identification, record keeping, permitting and report generation of all commercial, industrial, and public businesses regulated by the City/County Liquid Waste Transportation program. Enforces the conditions of the Liquid Waste Transportation Ordinance.
• Develops, updates, and enforces the conditions of permits required by the Pretreatment Program and Liquid Waste Transportation Program.
• Assists the Director of Utilities in reviewing and implementing the provisions of state and federal regulations governing the various activities of the pretreatment program and liquid waste transportation program.
• Ensures vehicles and equipment related to the pretreatment program and liquid waste transportation program are properly maintained.
• Responsible for delegating work activities to the pretreatment and liquid waste transportation inspectors to promote maximum efficiency and to ensure that all of the requirements of the programs are met.
• Hires new inspection personnel. Responsible for training new pretreatment or liquid waste transportation inspectors. Reviews work performance of all inspection personnel and when necessary, determines the appropriate disciplinary action.
• Develops and implements budget for the pretreatment and liquid waste transportation divisions. Tracks the funds generated and expended by the liquid waste transportation program as required by the City/County contract and develops required reports.
• Participates in the inspections and audits of the pretreatment program conducted by the EPA and/or TNRCC.
• Testifies in court as required.
• Must have and maintain a cell phone for City use to hold this position.
• Supports the departmental operations with regular and timely attendance.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Odessa and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines: High School Diploma or GED required. College degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science or related field strongly preferred. Five (5) year's experience in the operations of a wastewater treatment plant employing the activated sludge process with at least one (1) of those years in a supervisory capacity. Experience in a job with extensive public contact. Experience in inspection of commercial/industrial facilities strongly preferred. Experience in reading blueprints also preferred.

License and certification requirements: Must possess a valid Texas Drivers License. Must obtain a Class A wastewater license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality or ability to obtain within time period negotiated at time of job offer as prescribed by departmental licensing policy.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read, write, understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Possess good working knowledge of the operations and  maintenance of activated sludge wastewater treatment plant processes and of regulatory rules relating to the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant and pretreatment program.
• Ability to read and interpret state and federal regulations.
• Ability to deal effectively with other City departments, the public, consulting engineers and regulatory agencies.
• Possess good computer skills and working knowledge of SCADA systems and plant automation schemes.
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to follow safety procedures and use of safety equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Knowledge of general inspection and sampling techniques.
• Knowledge of construction and maintenance of sand traps, grease traps and septic tanks.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans.

Special requirements: Available for 24-hour call.

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