Objectives

Individual is responsible for managing the operation of a regional wastewater treatment facility or multiple package plants within the DCRSD. Individual reports to the Operations Superintendent.

Job Standards

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology or related field; or high school diploma or equivalent, combined with a minimum of five years' experience in the wastewater field; or nine years of directly relevant work experience.

Individual must possess an Ohio EPA Class III Wastewater Operator certificate. Individual must obtain an Ohio EPA Class IV Wastewater Operator certificate by 36 months from date of hire to maintain employment.

Employee must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. Must meet and maintain qualifications for driving on County business at all times, including insurability.

All required licenses and certificates must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Essential Functions

Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance;

May be required to be the Ohio EPA Operator of Record of a Class III or Class IV facility;

Supervises and ensures the efficient operation of a wastewater treatment facility;

Supervises staff involved with the wastewater treatment programs including, but not limited to, assigning work, planning, monitoring performance (including safety practices) and training employees;

Analyzes and makes necessary operational changes to insure efficient operation of the wastewater treatment facility;

Inspects and requests necessary maintenance requirements for scheduling, enters work orders on maintenance program, helps prioritize maintenance needs for facility, monitors progress of work orders;

Supervises laboratory within the wastewater treatment facility;

Establishes, maintains, and performs training for a laboratory chemical hygiene plan and overall laboratory safety as required by Local, State and Federal regulations;

Establishes wastewater laboratory quality control/quality assurance within Ohio EPA requirements;

Attends meetings and assists in annual inspections to industrial and commercial accounts as required by the Operations Superintendent;

Manages the DCRSD biosolids conveyance and hauling program including both land application and land filling processes. Secures approved land application sites through application to the Ohio EPA and the transfer and disposal of biosolids to landfill;

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Wastewater Operations Manager