WATER PRODUCTION & OPERATIONS MANAGER

This is a full time position with benefits. This position is responsible for managing the water treatment and laboratory activities of the department. Assists in planning, organizing, and directing water treatment and laboratory operations. Direct, supervise, and evaluate personnel. Recommend and implement division goals and objectives; establish operational standards and methods for water treatment operations; develops and implements related policies and procedures for operational improvement. Initiates and directs special studies and investigations to improve and maintain water treatment and production performance. Prepares division annual budget request; estimate equipment and supply needs based on trends and planned activities; monitors expenditures; provides capital improvement project guidance and cost control. Review and/or upgrade staff training programs to ensure acquisition of technical skills. Coordinate upgrades, major modifications, and repairs of water treatment and storage facilities with Facility Maintenance division. Monitor department compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act; manage the water treatment and distribution systems regulatory compliance program; enforce County policies and procedures. Oversee the preparation of required documentation and permit applications, submitting required reports, responding to regulatory actions and ensuring completion of follow-up measures, as needed. Represents the County at water industry and professional association meetings; Board of Commissioners, Atlanta Regional Commission, Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District, Fayette County Technical Review Committee, Georgia Association of Water Professionals, school classes, and civic groups. Handles customer complaints and inquiries. Serves on various committees as representation of the department. Attends seminars and conferences. Performs other related duties as assigned.