Chief Treatment Plant Operator

General Statement of Duties

Closing Date: This position closes Monday, August 26, 2024.

Performs highly responsible work directing treatment process operations and staff at the assigned plant in strict accordance with all applicable permit and environmental regulations, as well as County and Department policies; does related work as required. The Chief Plant Operator will be assigned to the County' s Water Reclamation Facility 9101 WRVA Road.

Essential Duties

Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, standards, regulations, equipment and treatment processes for the assigned treatment plant's operation

Extensive knowledge of chemicals, used in the treatment process, including the impact of their adjustments to the compliance of the treated water

Extensive knowledge of all applicable local, state and federal regulations impacting and governing the treatment process and the treated water

Considerable knowledge of the sampling, testing, monitoring and reporting of raw and treated water

Accurately performs complex calculations inherent to the treatment process

Computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft products, SCADA and databases

Ability to read, and consistently comprehend, interpret, apply and communicate complex technical/process information, policies, procedures and related regulatory requirements accurately

Good written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical information, issues and ideas to non-technical audiences in easily understandable language/terms

Excellent organization skills with the demonstrated ability to plan, monitor and execute work effectively and within all established deadlines, specifications and regulations

Ability to multi-task effectively

Sound inventory management skills to ensure chemicals and other components essential to the treatment processes are readily available when needed

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the demonstrated ability to accurately consider and weigh a variety of relevant factors, make determinations, decisions and recommendations, and appropriately resolve a wide variety of issues within established policies, guidelines, regulatory and other division-specific requirements and procedures

Sound working knowledge of the hazards associated with the treatment process

Thorough working knowledge of relevant safety rules/regulations, personal protection equipment (PPE) and other required safety equipment, and accident-prevention practices

Visual and hearing acuity sufficient to enable effective interactions, inspections, monitoring and data collection

Physical condition that permits safely operating a wide variety of equipment, gates, valves or other process-related equipment; physical condition that permits activities including but not limited to: lifting up to fifty (50) pounds, walking or standing for extended periods of time, stooping, climbing stairs and ladders and working under adverse temperature and/or weather conditions

Supervisory skills including the ability to develop, coach and mentor as well as foster and maintain high morale and engagement

Works well independently and as part of a team

Sound interpersonal skills

Personal accountability, professional integrity and sound judgement

Interacts professionally with internal and external stakeholders and maintains effective working relationships

Excellent customer service skills with the demonstrated ability to interact patiently, respectfully, and with tact and courtesy with all internal and external stakeholders

Requires the ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays as scheduled or required

Minimum Qualifications

Prefer a relevant 4-year degree; f ive (5) years of progressively responsible and relevant plant operation or other relevant work experience in a comparable treatment plant setting, with a minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience; OR a ny equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Additional Information

This position reports to Henrico Water Reclamation Facility in Varina, located at 9101 WRVA Road.

Requires a valid driver's license to operate a County vehicle.

Possession of a Valid Class I Wastewater Operators License issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

May require a pre-employment and annual physical examination and/or medical tests administered by Henrico County Employee Health Services and based on and appropriate to the specific sensory demands and/or physical hazards of the assigned position.

A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.

How To Apply

Closing Date: This position closes Monday, August 26, 2024.

You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our online applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal though https://henrico.gov/services/jobs or click on the Jobs link in the upper right-hand corner of our main County page at https://henrico.gov.

Minimum Salary 72875

Maximum Salary 134057

Currency USD

Main Organization General Government

General Government

Employment Status Permanent Fulltime

Permanent Full-time

Amount of Travel

Work At Home