Responsible for managing and directing the strategic and operationalobjectives for a water and/or wastewater operations department.

Description Of Primary Responsibilities

Responsible for managing and directing the water and/or wastewater operations department
Participates in the development and implementation of the company’s strategic plan
Responsible for the execution of the water and/or wastewater operations department annual operations plan
Provides management and supervision to operations staff
Develops and maintains contracts and professional relationships with operations clients

General Development

Considers the way the work affects other employees outside the department or functional area
Possesses more advanced organizational skills, in order to organize projects or the work of others
Provides leadership and motivation to others
Re-prioritizes work in response to changes in circumstance
Devises effective solutions to situations encountered based on the general goals and objectives of the function
Draws conclusions using inference and logic, which may be different than the conclusions that could be drawn by others

Professional & Technical Knowledge

Possesses general work-related skills at a level consistent with completion of a high school program or equivalent, including written and verbal communication skills, computational and computer skills, and mathematical knowledge.
Possesses knowledge of the practices and procedures used in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment and pumping plant equipment and the various types of wastewaters and associated problems and processes at a level expected of a State of Hawaii Grade IV WWTP or Grade II WTP Operator
Possesses knowledge of sampling methods and the physical and chemical tests used in treatment plant control, hazards and safety practices involved in working around high voltage equipment and moving machinery, process quality control requirements and remedial measures in dealing with process malfunctions and emergencies, at a level expected of a State of Hawaii Grade IV WWTP or Grade II WTP Operator
Possesses knowledge of practices and procedures used in the operation, maintenance and repair of equipment
Possesses knowledge of practices and procedures used in the preventive maintenance, rehabilitation and repair of wastewater collection systems, and types and uses of collection system equipment
Possesses knowledge of state, federal and local regulations pertaining to wastewater and related safety topics.

Technical Skills

Has the ability to read and interpret meters and gauges, record readings and maintain operationrecords and use basic mechanic hand and power tools
Has the ability to use scheduling software programs used by the company.
Has the ability to use computerized maintenance software used by the company. (i.e., Ops 10/Antero/Field Aware/SCADA)
Has the ability to prepare more complex documents in Microsoft Word, including creating tables, charts, graphs and other elements
Has the ability to use Microsoft Excel to analyze data, including the use of formulas, functions, lookup tables and other standard spreadsheet elements.

Licenses & Certifications

Possesses a valid driver license
Possesses a valid State of Hawaii Grade IV WWTP Operator License or Grade II WTP License and Grade II DSO License

Communications Skills

Communicates with clients on operations matters
Effectively communicates opinions and extrapolations of information collected and synthesized/analyzed
Resolves conflicts that may arise because of disagreements between employees, between employees and customers/clients, or with the public, other legal entities or governmental authorities
Convinces others to take actions, or to behave in a specific way desired by the employee
Compiles, analyzes and prepares information in an effective written form, including correspondence, reports, articles, or other documentation

Physical Demands

Meets the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties
Exposure to hazardous, filthy and/or obnoxious conditions
May also be subject to shift, weekend and holiday work
Is required to respond to emergency call outs
Has ability to perform heavy lifting (50#) and other manual work under adverse conditions

Pay Range: $109,200 - $139,300

An annual incentive bonus with an earning potential of 16% of base pay.

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