Location: Opelika,AL, USA
Job Description
This position involves significant responsibility for the administrative, supervisory and technical management of the treatment plant. This position plans, directs and coordinates the activities of a large staff to achieve overall management goals and objectives of the system.
**Duties and responsibilities**
+ Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ Define the functions and objectives of treatment plant
+ Inspect program and project to ensure that the activities are being expeditiously and effectively accomplished and are properly utilizing personnel, equipment and materials
+ Develop new plans, programs and operations to attain higher quality levels of service and/or cost saving over present conditions
+ Plan major capital improvement needs and corresponding revenue sources to meet expected long-range growth
+ Prepare annual budget and monitors financial revenue and expense reports to monthly budgeted variances
+ Stay abreast of technical and operational changes in the wastewater treatment industry
+ Attend meetings with other City/County department leaders, Water and Sewer Authority, State and Regional officials and the general public to justify, defend, negotiate or settle matters involving significant or controversial issues with individuals or groups
+ General plant administrative responsibilities to include:
+ Direction and coordination of subordinate supervisory staff
+ Assigning and scheduling work
+ Reviewing work for accuracy and clarity
+ Training, instructing, coaching and mentoring personnel in work methods
+ Performing routine performance evaluations
+ Using knowledge to offer recommendations for improved work performance to include performance improvement plan, disciplinary plans, etc.
+ Working with internal resources to understand and resolve complaints and concerns
+ Assisting in the process of interviewing candidates for vacant positions
+ Attend safety classes, reinforce and comply with company safety policies
+ Work harmoniously with ESG employees and the public and comply with ESG policies
**Qualifications**
Bachelor's degree with a major in Engineering, Science, Business or Public Administration and eight years of progressively responsible experience in one of our business lines. Any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have a valid Georgia commercial drivers' license and meet the Company's minimum driving standards. Must be certified by the State Board of Examiners as a Certified Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II or related field or work.
**Knowledge of:**
+ Supervising, mentoring and coaching of employees
+ Application of knowledge of all basic principles of hydraulics and the biological, chemical and physical principles of polluted influent to plants
+ Equipment, material and operation practices involved in the collection of wastewater
+ Safety practices, procedures and equipment used
**Skill in:**
+ Supervising and training subordinate staff
+ Operating standard business office equipment
+ Oral and written communication
**Ability to:**
+ Plan, organize, supervise and inspect the work of the subordinate personnel
+ Determine long-range needs for expansion and reconstruction
+ Plan and organize work for the efficient accomplishment of defined objectives
**Working conditions**
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, bright and/or dim light, dust or pollen, intense noise levels, vibration, fumes or noxious odors. All required safety standards shall be adhered to in order to mitigate risk from moving mechanical parts, electrical shock, heights, blood-borne pathogens, traffic, animals and wildlife, toxic or caustic chemicals, and other identified hazards.
**Physical requirements**
This position requires frequent standing, kneeling, bending and climbing. The employee must be able to use hands to operate and manipulate tools and equipment. This position requires very heavy physical exertion including the ability to lift over 50 pounds and exert over 100 pounds of force regularly.
The employee must be willing to work non-standard and overtime hours as required.
The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, and depth perception.
**EEO Statement**
ESG Operations is an equal opportunity employer. It is ESG's intent to maintain a work environment which is free from harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, gender, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, military service, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.
**Other Duties**
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required. Employees shall perform all other duties as required.
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An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.