Remote Wastewater Operations Manager Jobs Near Me

Objectives Individual is responsible for managing the operation of a regional wastewater treatment facility or multiple package plants within the DCRSD. Individual reports to the Operations Superintendent. Job Standards Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology or related field; or high school diploma or equivalent, combined with a minimum of five years' experience in the wastewater field; or nine years of directly relevant work experience.

Individual must possess an Ohio EPA Class III Wastewater Operator certificate. Individual must obtain an Ohio EPA Class IV Wastewater Operator certificate by 36 months from date of hire to maintain employment. Employee must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Must meet and maintain qualifications for driving on County business at all times, including insurability. All required licenses and certificates must be maintained as a condition of continued employment. Essential Functions Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance; May be required to be the Ohio EPA Operator of Record of a Class III or Class IV facility; Supervises and ensures the efficient operation of a wastewater treatment facility; Supervises staff involved with the wastewater treatment programs including, but not limited to, assigning work, planning, monitoring performance (including safety practices) and training employees; Analyzes and makes necessary operational changes to insure efficient operation of the wastewater treatment facility; Inspects and requests necessary maintenance requirements for scheduling, enters work orders on maintenance program, helps prioritize maintenance needs for facility, monitors progress of work orders; Supervises laboratory within the wastewater treatment facility; Establishes, maintains, and performs training for a laboratory chemical hygiene plan and overall laboratory safety as required by Local, State and Federal regulations; Establishes wastewater laboratory quality control/quality assurance within Ohio EPA requirements; Attends meetings and assists in annual inspections to industrial and commercial accounts as required by the Operations Superintendent; Manages the DCRSD biosolids conveyance and hauling program including both land application and land filling processes.

Secures approved land application sites through application to the Ohio EPA and the transfer and disposal of biosolids to landfill; Prepares daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports as required by the Operations Superintendent and the Ohio EPA including, but not limited to, the daily operator of record log, project task lists, monthly e-DMR, annual SSO reports, annual sludge reports, NPDES permit renewals, and effectively corresponds with the Ohio EPA on the annual compliance inspection reports and other correspondence as required; Coordinates the procurement of various products and services required by the DCRSD including the preparation of bid specifications, evaluation, product performance testing, contract preparation and recommendation for the selection of the best bidder to the Operations Superintendent; Plans, schedules, organizes and supervises the work of the facility personnel, including time and attendance scheduling, authorizing overtime and sick, compensatory or vacation leave; Assigns work, plans work schedule, monitors and trains employees; Conducts inspections and maintains assigned work areas, as required; Maintains a complete inventory of all department tools and equipment; Consistently administers and enforces rules, regulations and department policies; Serves on the DCRSD's Joint Health and Safety Committee and assists with the administration of safety policies and procedures; Prepares preliminary budgets for operation and maintenance of the department; Monitors the department's budget and makes necessary adjustments throughout the fiscal year; Reviews and recommends staffing, scheduling and equipment needs to Operations Superintendent; Approves bi-weekly payroll for subordinate employees; In conjunction with the Operations Superintendent and Human Resources, prepares responses to grievances per the Collective Bargaining Agreement; Performs any related essential functions as required; Other duties as assigned. Full job descriptions are available on the Class Specifications page. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.