DIRECTOR OF WATER RESOURCES
Water Resources Department
Salary Range: $78,281.22 - $129,163.84
Open Until Filled

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Performs complex professional and difficult administrative work directing the operation and maintenance of the City's water and wastewater treatment facilities, associated lift station maintenance, laboratories, pretreatment permitting programs and biosolids land application activities; does related work as required.

Work is performed under general supervision.  Supervision is exercised over all department personnel.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, organizes, directs, oversees and coordinates,  reviews and administers the operations and activities involving water and sewer treatment, biosolids disposal and the Industrial Pretreatment Program;
• Oversees and directs plant expansion and upgrading projects;
• Administers, directs and issues industrial discharge permits as well as fines and penalties associated with such;
• Works with technical and professional firms performing work for the department;
• Selects, trains, promotes, counsels and disciplines department personnel; evaluates work performance of employees;
• Handles correspondence; prepares a wide variety of technical reports on department activities as required by various regulatory agencies;
• Responds to emergencies and directs staff at scene;
• Recommends operational changes to the City Manager;
• Receives citizen inquiries or complaints and advises or takes necessary action to resolve problems;
• Reviews plant operation and maintenance reports and assigns priorities;
• Adjust operational procedures to obtain greater treatment efficiency;
• Obtains and ensures compliance with NPDES permits, sludge landfill permits, laboratory certification and sludge disposal programs;
• Prepares department operating and capital budgets; monitors expenditures; Develops, prepares, justifies, presents and supervises departmental budgets, capital improvements and long-range financial planning;
• Oversees security and maintains a closed hazardous waste facility under the Resources Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and assures financial surety as required by law;
• Keep abreast and updated on the latest OSHA regulations dealing with water and sewer treatment and the handling of chemicals and work conditions associated with such treatment processes and facilities;
• Acts as primary representative for the city as a member of the Catawba Wateree Management Group (CWMG) and the Drought Management Group (DMAG) as required in order to withdraw water from the Catawba River. Advises the City Manager as to policies and regulations developed within the CWMG and DMAG.
• Performs related tasks as required.

JOB RELATED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:  This position involves light work requiring the employee to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and less force frequently to move objects.  Physical activity related to this position may include climbing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.  Sufficient visual acuity is required to visually inspect small parts involved in the operation of machines and determine if small defects are present, prepare and analyze data and figures, use a computer terminal, and do extensive reading.  An employee in this position will be exposed to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions including extreme heat and cold; subject to fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation; and may be subject to wearing a respirator.  An employee in this position could be "reasonably anticipated" as a result of performing their job duties to face contact with blood and other potentially infectious materials.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of treatment plant operation; comprehensive knowledge of public utility administration, planning and budget control; ability to formulate operational policies and procedures; ability to prepare complex technical reports; ability to plan and supervise the work of a large staff; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, other public officials, employees, contractors and the general public.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil or environmental engineering or related field; a masters degree in similar field is preferred and extensive experience in the operation of a water and/or wastewater treatment system including considerable supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  Possession of Grade A Water certificate and Grade IV Wastewater certificate as issued by the State of North Carolina; possession of a valid N.C. driver's license.

This position is “exempt” and is not eligible for overtime pay.

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