Water Treatment Plant Manager

Job Title: Water Treatment Plant Manager
Reports to: Public Works Director
Department: Public Works
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Revision Date: April 2024
Pay Grade: 55
Minimum Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Associate degree preferred in Engineering, an environmental science, or a closely related field preferred. A combination of higher education for experience may be considered.
Minimum Experience: Six (6) years’ experience in water treatment and water distribution systems. Three (3) years’ direct supervisory experience.
Minimum Certification: Class A Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification.
Other Requirements: Valid Driver’s License.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. However, they are not to be construed as exclusive or all–inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may also be required or assigned.
  1.  Directs the work of and manages water plant personnel. Interviews and selects new employees. Provides training and instructions and ongoing training needs. Assigns tasks, reviews work and provides performance evaluation feedback. Provides input into employee transfers, promotions, disciplinary action, and discharge. Reviews and approves time sheets, job assignment sheets.
  2. Implements the goals and objectives for division operations.
  3. Provides leadership and management to all assigned staff. Audits and inspects work on a regular basis to ensure adherence to pertinent regulations. Directs staff on complex work and interpreting the application of regulation, policy, and procedure.
  4. Assists with the development of reports to the Public Works Director, City Administrator, and Board of Aldermen.
  5. Provides appropriate training for staff on all assigned equipment and areas of work and maintains required documentation.
  6. Reviews written reports and work orders, determines priorities and schedules assignments.
  7. Develops and monitors operating procedures and makes changes to plant operations to improve plant efficiency.
  8. Develop work plans and strategies to meet the division’s both short term and long term goals; develop and direct the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards to ensure success. Ensures clear director, proper implementation and City conforms to legal requirements.
  9. Oversees, performs, and assigns maintenance of equipment, pumps, etc. at the treatment plant and other facilities.
  10. Collects water samples and performs chemical and bacteriological tests to check for purity as needed. Records chemical and biological test results; prepares required water samples for analysis and testing as required by Federal, State, County, and local agencies.
  11. Monitors and orders chemicals, supplies and service needs for treatment and maintenance of the plant.
  12. Prepare monthly required reports and submit to City, State and Federal agencies.
  13. Assists the Public Works Director with budget preparation and maintains budget expenditures for all line items pertaining to the water plant. Provides budgetary requests for the operational and capital needs.
  14. Approves all related invoices.
  15. Ensures all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adheres to all City safety regulations; ensures equipment is safely operated and driving laws are obeyed; ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed.
  16. Prepare, submit, and review reports required by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
  17. Reports all accidents to the appropriate authority. Follows all policies for reporting, investigating, and follow-up of equipment incidents, or personal injuries. May investigate incidents as assigned.
  18. Prepares requests for purchase of services, materials and supplies and solicit quotes from suppliers and contractors within the City’s purchasing guidelines and state rules and regulations.
  19. Develop and prepare bids, contracts, and related reports specific to the division’s operations.
  20. Coordinates efforts with other City departments to facilitate construction, repair, installation, and alteration projects.
  21. Provides direction of work perform, if need, to meet project standards and to adhere to City policies and procedures.
  22. Provides support to plant personnel and acts as a resource for alternatives and suggestions. Makes critical decisions affecting the outcome of the assigned work and project completion.
  23. Communicates status and concerns of projects, assignments, and crew members to Public Works Director.
  24. Performs daily inspections of the crews/project, reporting any issues to the Public Works Director concerning safety or repair and maintenance procedures.
  25. Inspects work completed by crews to document if needed.
  26. Monitors expenditures and approves purchase requests within assigned area of authority.
  27. Plans and prioritizes necessary maintenance, and repair in accordance with Department policies. Ensures all work is completed accurately and timely. Secures supplies, materials, and equipment for daily work projects.
  28. Reviews facilities costs, progress of work projects, preventative maintenance programs, and to identify potential problems and determine possible solutions.
  29. Conducts and provides technical guidance to related infrastructure issues.
  30. Prepares daily work reports involving the materials inventory, cost, status of assigned projects and inspections, crew updates and accidents as necessary and directed.
  31. Orders parts and equipment as needed in preparation for upcoming assignments and projects.
  32. Responds to and calls out after hours on-call crews for emergency requests.
  33. Receives and handles questions and concerns from the public, elected officials, and City staff pertaining to utility infrastructure matters. Responds to citizen complaints, concerns or inquiries regarding the division.
  34. Ensures proper care and maintenance of tools and equipment. Coordinates maintenance as needed.
  35. Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED JOB COMPETENCIES
  1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of water plants systems.
  2. Knowledge of Federal, State, County, and Local regulations as they relate to water system, knowledge of the maintenance, repair, and installation of equipment in water distribution system.
  3. Knowledge of the chemical and physical processes involved in the treatment of water.
  4. General knowledges of laboratory operations and water testing.
  5. Knowledge of how to read, interpret and calibrate gauges and other recording devices related to water treatment plant operations.
  6. Ability to take liquid and solid samples and perform routine laboratory tests.
  7. Knowledge of industry safety rules and ability to utilize all Personal Protective Equipment necessary.
  8. Knowledge of the City’s, Department’s, and Division’s operating requirements, policies, procedures, and practices; and local, state, and federal regulations related to department programs and operations.
  9. Knowledge of principles and practices of budgeting, fiscal management, project management principles and techniques.
  10. Ability to effectively utilize the principles of strategic and long and short-range planning.
  11. Skill in analyzing complex administrative information and issues, defining problems and evaluating alternatives and recommending methods, procedures and techniques for resolution of issues.
  12. Ability to research and analyze detailed information and make appropriate recommendations.
  13. Ability to develop department goals and objectives.
  14. Ability to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate projects and programs.
  15. Ability to develop, interpret and implement regulations, policies, procedures, written instructions, general correspondence, and other department specific documents.
  16. Ability to prepare, recommend and monitor an operating budget, including line-item budgeting.
  17. Knowledge of administrative policies and procedures of the City.
  18. Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations.
  19. Water Treatment Plant Manager
  20. Ability to interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations.
  21. Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
  22. Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision.
  23. Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
  24. Knowledge of management and supervisory practices & principles, including the ability to make final employment recommendations, preparing performance evaluations, managing time off, and maintaining personnel records.
  25. Ability to adapt and take control of situations, dictating subordinate activities in a responsible manner.
  26. Ability to instruct and train in methods and procedures.
  27. Ability to organize, assign, and modify the work assignment of others, and (re)-establish priorities to meet deadlines.
  28. Knowledge of current office practices and procedures and knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment and software.
  29. Knowledge of computer software consistent for this position.
  30. Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
  31. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively in English in both written and verbal form.
  32. Skill in researching and understanding complex written materials.
  33. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.
  34. Ability to apply sound judgment and discretion in performing duties, resolving problems and interpreting policies and regulations.
  35. Ability to communicate detailed and often sensitive information effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  36. Ability to handle sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully.
  37. Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.
  38. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organization.
  39. Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding business-related files, reports, and conversations, within the provision of Freedom of Information Act and other applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations.
  40. Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and respond after hours as needed.
PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee’s supervisor.

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; requires strenuous manual labor including, but not limited to digging, shoveling, sweeping, raking, hauling, crawling, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, and climbing.
• Work performed may require walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain or may involve sitting for long periods with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls.
• Work may be performed above or below ground, to include confined spaces.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• May be subject to hazardous chemicals and materials.
• Work is performed primarily in a plant environment
• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to cold, wet and/or humid conditions, noise, and vibrations.

Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.