Director of Wastewater Operations

Director of Wastewater Operations

Job Summary:

Responsible for plant management, employee training, and purchasing for two wastewater treatment plants consisting of 22 employees with an annual budget of $2.8 million.

Essential Duties:

• Ensure that plant operates in compliance with EPD/NPDES permit.
• Ensure that plant operations and maintenance duties are performed in a safe manner.
• Ensure that plant remains in compliance with State Risk Management Plan.
• Ensure compliance with Storm Water Management Permit.
• Prepare yearly budget for Plant and equipment.
• Plans and Delegates tasks associated with plant operations.
• Maintain inventory of chemical and equipment supply.
• Audit facility and operations for potential issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested by Assistant Executive Director/EVP of Operations.

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate must have their Class I certification. 
• Seven years of relevant supervisory experience. 
• Four-year degrees with appropriate course work in environmental sciences, biology, or chemistry is highly desirable.
• Experience and training in the wastewater treatment field can compensate for degree.
• Valid Georgia Driver's License with a clean driving record.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent walking.
• Ability to carry 25 pounds up to 50 pounds and occasional over 50 pounds.
• Frequent standing, stooping and occasionally sitting, crawling, crouching, climbing, and balancing. Ability to grasp and hold.

Salary Range:  $83,480 - $125,760