Water Treatment Plant Facility Manager

Position Title: Water Treatment Plant Facility Manager Job Description: Reporting to the Water Treatment Systems Manager, incumbent manages operations, facilities, and related maintenance duties at the Water Treatment Plant (WTP). This job assignment is key to providing the public with culinary drinking water that meets and exceeds all Federal, State, and City departmental standards. Responsible to manage the maintenance and repairs of all treatment plant equipment and related buildings and structures.

This is a managerial position. The Facility and Operations Manager is subject to 24-hour emergency call back. Position Salary Range: $90,986.40 - $111,205.60 This position is eligible for full city benefits, including: Health Insurance Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Paid vacation and personal leave Six to Twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k) A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services IMPORTANT: Early application submittal is encouraged.

This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice. Key Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Water Treatment Systems Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the Water Treatment Plant (WTP). This includes the scheduling of personnel, ensuring water quality meets state and federal regulations, supervising, assisting with routine maintenance, repairs of equipment, machinery, buildings and ground.

Maintains a respectful, culturally diverse workforce, in which individual members are conscious of their responsibilities to the rest of the team. Personally displays the attributes desired within the workgroup encouraging teamwork and cooperation. Required to participate and coordinate major plant upgrades and projects. Available to the personnel on all shifts. Works closely with the Department Engineering Division, including the Water Quality, Treatment and Process Engineer, and Department SCADA and telemetry personnel, and other City and Department Divisions on plant projects and daily operations.

Reviews plant operations and monitors test results, to assure compliance with state and federal regulations. Directs plant implementation of safety requirements. Oversees facilities operations to assure that standard protocols are maintained. Evaluates plant SOIs (Standard Operating Instructions) annually to ensure operators have written and implemented SOIs for all major plant functions. Participates with Department management in resolving plant issues.

Accountable within assigned authority and control to prevent, respond to and resolve any plant problems. Provides technical assistance to plant operators in response to emergency and non-emergency situations as needed. Supports and assists Water Quality, Treatment and Process Engineer, and SCADA and telemetry personnel. Assists with the budget for capital improvements and operations at the facility.

In cooperation with the WTP Systems Manager, recommends an annual budget for approval. Reviews and approves all major purchases, assuring conformance with budgetary guidelines, goals, and City Procurement policies. Reviews and maintains annual budget within guidelines. Resolves employee disputes and helps encourage a cooperative, motivated workforce. Addresses staffing needs. Maintains a culturally and ethnically diverse workforce.

Assists with major modifications of plant design and operation. May occasionally be required to modify existing plant equipment or plant design to meet needs and requirements. Modifies operations in response to needs and regulatory changes. Maintains written SOIs to assure compliance with protocols Conducts quarterly training sessions for operators. Provides additional technical and safety training of the staff.

Promotes employee acquisition of higher technical skills. Conducts publi