Job Title
Manages the operation of potable water treatment plants, industrial water treatment plants, water booster pump stations, water storage tanks, wastewater treatment plants, the industrial pretreatment program, bio solids treatment and disposal, and wastewater pump stations. Purchases equipment needed. Approves instrument repairs. Reviews monthly operations reports. Evaluates process control parameters. Selects engineering consultants for design and construction assistance, bids projects and selects contractors. Fills vacant positions and oversees employee training; preparing budgets and CIP, monitors expenses and revenue. Keeps communication up and down the line of command. Schedules operator training events. Keeps current on regulations, technologies and legislations affecting water and wastewater issues.
The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
Approves expenditure by reviewing and recommending approval of invoices; preparing requisitions; reviewing charge cards expenditure; and checking budget and expenses to ensure no over runs exist.
Checks permit compliance by reviewing operating reports (monthly and annually for water and weekly, monthly and annually for wastewater); reviewing required sampling results for water (chemical and bacteriological results daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually); and inspecting treatment plants, water booster pump stations, water tanks and wastewater pump stations
Monitors regulation changes and legislations by working with various organizations on proposed regulation changes/updates on legislation; conducting conference calls with various organizations regarding issues affecting water and wastewater; and writing letters in order to support/not support certain issues.
Prepares budgets by collecting information from staff on items needed for the upcoming year; reviewing history of operating expenses; determining if reductions can be made.
Manages personnel at water and wastewater treatment plants by performing evaluations, training (OTJ and required training for license renewal for operators); coordinating work tasks; scheduling staff meetings; writing SOPs; and writing reports when needed.
Performs construction management by having periodic inspections; evaluating change order requests; and reviewing and recommending approval of pay requests.
Performs additional duties as assigned.
Education and Experience: Master's degree, with broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field, and five to seven years of experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above
Certifications/Licenses: Valid Driver's License (Class B) with acceptable driving record according to City Criteria
Professional Engineer Licensure
Job Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of the subject matter. Complete comprehension of the subject area to solve common and unusual problems, able to advise on technical matters, and serve as a resource on the subject for others.
Reading: Advanced: Ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents.
Writing: Advanced: Ability to write editorials, journals, speeches, manuals, or critiques.
Math: Advanced: Ability to apply fundamental concepts of theories, work with advanced mathematical operations methods and functions of real and complex variables.
Communication Skills: Recommendations regarding policy development and implementation are made and/or recommended. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Evaluates customer satisfaction, develops cooperative associations, and utilizes resources to continuously improve customer satisfaction.
Independence and Decision-Making: Normally performs the duty assignment according to his or her own judgment, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary. Special projects are managed with little oversight and assignments may be reviewed upon completion. Performance reviewed periodically.
Technical Skills: Work requires advanced skills and knowledge in approaches and systems, which affect the design and implementation of major programs and/or processes organization wide. Independent judgment and decision-making abilities are necessary to apply technical skills effectively.
Fiscal Responsibilities: Final approval of at least one division/departmental budget. Is authorized to approve fiscal/budgeted expenditures up to the amount that requires the approval of Senior Management.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Manages, monitors and directs work performance of subordinate supervisors, makes final decisions on hiring, discipline, performance evaluation, setting program/work objectives and realigns work and staffing as needed.
Physical Demands: Work is sedentary in nature, requiring occasional light physical exertion. Adequate vision, hearing and talking to drive, use computer, and communicate effectively with others.
Non-Physical Demands: Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time. Regular and predictable attendance is expected. May frequently experience time pressure, change of tasks, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, working closely with others as part of a team, and noisy/distracting environment. May occasionally experience emergency situations, irregular work schedule/overtime, and tedious or exacting work.
Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software and Hardware: Typically requires use of standard office equipment, and any other equipment as appropriate or required.
Work Environment: The work is typically performed in an office setting, primarily at a desk in a quiet environment, where the employee is not exposed to environmental hazards and does not normally require the use of protective equipment. There are occasional visits to job sites, where the employee may be exposed to chemical, respiratory, and mechanical hazards. The employee is expected to use appropriate protective equipment for the assigned task (hard hat, safety vest, steel toe shoes, etc.); and any other equipment as apparent or assigned.
Benefits
Accident Insurance: The City provides optional off the job accident insurance through Allstate. This insurance provides reimbursement for treatments associated with a wide array of accidents and injuries, and is available for immediate family members. Premiums are paid entirely by the employee through payroll deduction.
Annual Leave: Employees accrue annual leave hours based on the length of time they work for the City and their duty cycle. Hours are accrued on a semi monthly pay cycle. Employees are not eligible to use annual leave hours during their first six months of employment.
Critical Illness: The City provides optional critical illness insurance through Allstate. This insurance provides a lump sum benefit payment if an employee is diagnosed with a covered illness. Examples include heart attack, stroke, coronary atery by-pass surgery, and so on. Premiums are based on age and tobacco use. Premiums are paid entirely by the employee through payroll deduction.
Cancer Benefit: The City provides optional cancer insurance through Allstate. This insurance provides a benefit payment if an employee is diagnosed with cancer and provides a benefit during cancer treatments. Premiums are paid entirely by the employee through payroll deduction.
Deferred Compensation: The City of Danville offers a 457 plan to employees, which provides an opportunity to set aside a portion of your salary for retirement. Income taxes are not paid on the money your defer until you retire and start using it or leave the City. Enrollment in this plan is optional.
Dental Insurance: Employees have the opportunity to enroll in dental insurance through Delta Dental. There is an option of a Low PPO plan or a High PPO plan, and coverage is available for immediate family members. Employees pay the entire premium for this insurance through payroll deduction.
Direct Deposit: Employees have the option of having their paycheck directly deposited into your financial checking and/or savings account each pay period. Employees may select up to three accounts at the same or different financial institutions for direct deposit.
Disability Insurance: Employees are given the option of selecting Short-term and/or Long-term disability insurance programs through The Standard for protection in the event that they become disabled through a non-work related injury. Premiums are paid entirely by the employee through payroll deduction.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Employees and their dependent family members are eligible to use the City of Danville's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with Sentara Health. The EAP offers free and confidential counseling services to help employees and their dependants deal with serious problems in their lives such as family or marital disputes, problems with alcohol and/or drug abuse, emotional illness, financial or legal worries, or difficulties with stress on the job. In addition to counseling services, the EAP also provides free legal, financial, and Identity Theft guidance.
Employee Health and Wellness Center: Employees and eligible dependents have access to the CareTeam Health and Wellness Center, which offers high-quality convenient medical care for an extremely low cost- sometimes it is free! City employees have dedicated nurse practitioners that provides primary care, lab services, chronic disease management, health and wellness coaching, and a variety of other things.
Flexible Spending Account: Employees have the option of participating in the flexible spending account (FSA). The FSA allows employees to select a set amount of money to be withheld from their paychecks each pay period for a year to cover certain medical and child care expenses. This money is deducted before taxes are calculated. Money put into the FSA is accessible to the employee through a debit card or through reimbursement.
Health Insurance: The City of Danville is self-insured and offers medical and prescription drug coverage through Gateway Health. This
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