What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Operations Manager position at Shepherdstown?
Shepherdstown is currently seeking a Water Operations Manager who reports to the Chief Operations Officer and is responsible to plan and manage Shepherdstown Water System, including Source Water Protection; Treatment and Distribution Operations and Maintenance; Engineering; Construction; Metering; and Compliance functions.
Mission Statement:
Our Wastewater staff is dedicated to providing for the efficient treatment and transportation of wastewater from the Town and surrounding areas. We strive to provide courteous service and continued protection to our environment.
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The great majority of sanitary sewer backups are caused by failed or deteriorated service laterals, which are owned by the property owner. As a property owner, it is your responsibility to maintain these pipes. The following are a few helpful tips to assist you in protecting your sewer lateral, your property, as well as the entire sanitary sewage system.
Operations Managers are also responsible for:
- Long and short-term planning and execution of work related to capital improvement projects, work asset management, engineering master plans, emergency response and operational resiliency efforts.
- Establishing operational performance indicators, monitoring progress against plans and directing adjustments as necessary.
- Ensuring operations are appropriately resourced in terms of both financial and human capital.
- Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and that work is conducted in accordance with EWEB safety standards, Board and organizational policies and guidelines, and occupational best-practices.
The successful candidate will have knowledge of and direct experience in:
- Reading and interpreting engineering plans.
- Managing resources and budgets for multiple work groups.
- Large scale construction projects and associated support and resource requirements.
- Regional, state, and federal regulatory requirements related to municipal water systems (OHA, EPA, DEQ, OWRD, NELAC, etc.).
- Creating and managing contracts and inter-governmental agreements desirable.
The starting annual salary for this position is $120,000 – 180,000, commensurate with knowledge, skills, education, and experience as it relates to the position.
Please note: This posting includes supplemental questions. Your responses will be scored and used to determine if you will proceed to the next step of the selection process. Please provide detailed answers to each question. Please do not reference your resume or application in your responses. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Shepherdstown values total worker health both at work and at home and provides a robust compensation & benefits package – Read more about our benefits.
As a public utility, we do not operate to earn a profit or to serve the investment needs of stockholders. Instead, Shepherdstown is chartered by the City of Shepherdstown to serve the interests of its citizens. We are owned by the people of Shepherdstown and it's our job to provide reliable, affordable water for our customers.
Our mission is to enhance our community's vitality by delivering drinking water services consistent with the values of our customer-owners. And our vision is to do so while being a local utility that inspires our customers to invest in and rely on us.
SAFETY: We value the physical and psychological health and safety of our workforce and the public.
RELIABLITY: We value the continuous, on-demand delivery of quality drinking water and electricity.
RESPONSIBLITY: We value the prudent and sustainable stewardship of our customers' financial and natural resources, including our impact on affordability and role in reducing the greenhouse gases (GHGs) contributing to climate change.
COMMUNITY: We value our local governance and obligation to transparently serve our community.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Shepherdstown takes pride in our commitment to diversity and inclusion among our employees. We embrace and value differences of culture, education, experience, physical ability, and unique perspectives in our workplace. We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity. Attracting, retaining, and advancing talent from all sources strengthens our bond with the multifaceted community we serve.
Requirements
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Minimum Experience: Ten years of progressively responsible work experience in a directly related functional area, to include Source Water Protection; Treatment and Distribution Operations and Maintenance or a related field, which includes five years of direct supervision and at least three years of divisional management over multiple operational groups OR an equivalent combination of professional, senior, lead, or project management experience may satisfy the management requirement. Experience managing multi-disciplinary groups in a utility, construction operations, or public works is highly desirable.
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a directly related technical field or an equivalent combination of education or journey-level certification plus additional job-related experience may be qualifying.
Desirable Certifications: Shepherdstown Water Distribution or Treatment Operator IV Certification or a Registered Professional Engineer in the Town of Shepherdstown helpful.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of experience and training that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying.
Valid driver license: Yes
Post-offer background check required: Yes
Post-offer drug test required: No
Post-offer physical / functional test required: No
Physical activities (with or without accommodation): Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking outside on uneven terrain for periods of time.
This position will also require occasional visits to the field and exposure to construction and plant locations with noise and heavy machinery.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Salary : $120,000
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