Treatment Plant Operations Manager - 20097362

What You'll Do:

• Works under administrative direction and requires advanced level knowledge of state and federal guidelines regarding water and/or sewage treatment plant operations
• Manages operation and maintenance program for large water treatment and wastewater treatment plants for institution employed plus neighboring institutions and surrounding community
• Oversees operation of treatment plant laboratory and chemical and bacteriological testing and supervisors and trains treatment plant staff
• Inspects facilities to determine that all mechanical equipment is being maintained and operated according to regulations
• Makes on-site investigations of inoperable equipment
• Inspects elevated tanks' condition and cathodic protection system, installations of equipment and contractors' work, steam and hot water boilers to determine results of chemical feed treatment
• Evaluates conditions of plants and equipment and instructs resident personnel in corrective action
• Evaluates preventive maintenance program; conducts safety and health inspections
• Prepares safety programs
• Meets with OEPA and Health Department concerning operation of plants
• Consults with district treatment plant coordinators on troubleshooting problem
• Reviews design drawings and specifications for water and sewage plant and mechanical equipment installations
• Develops and writes specifications for new equipment
• Develops and writes maintenance manuals
• Researches, gathers and compiles information for records and reports
• Plans, develops and submits management plans for land application (for disposal of sludge generated at plant) for OEPA approval
• Makes necessary repairs or adjustments on equipment;
• Keeps equipment in stock to make on-spot repairs (e.g., electrical control parts, alternators, coils, printed circuit control cards)
• Attends annual training, meetings and/or serves on committees

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Certificate of class at least equal to that required by water system &/or wastewater works classification pursuant to Rule 3745-7-02, Environmental Protection Agency; 24 mos. exp. as treatment plant operator in water &/or sewage treatment plant which included conducting routine laboratory tests on treatment plant flows; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques; valid drivers' license.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Note: The official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect, in the minimum acceptable characteristics, the required technical experience/license. Only those applicants possessing the required technical experience/license listed in the position description are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The vacancy/job posting should also only list the required technical experience/license commensurate with the position in question.

Job Skills: Waste Management, Environmental Services, Technical Documentation, Management, Regulatory Compliance, General Maintenance, Attention to Detail, Oranizing and Planning, Problem Solving, Flexibility and Time Management.