Assistant Plant Manager

City of Sanford•Public Works/Utility Department, FL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general direction, the purpose of the position is to oversee supervisory staff engaged in the operations and maintenance of the potable water and water reclamation facilities in the City's Public Works/Utilities Department. This is a highly responsible, supervisory, technical position, assisting the Plants Manager in supervising the operation, maintenance, safety and regulatory compliance programs for the City-owned water, wastewater and reuse utility systems. Employees in this classification function in a lower management capacity, and are responsible for the operational and maintenance duties of Plants Division Personnel. Objective is to plan, organize, direct, and supervise the staff, functions and programs of the Plants Division.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in mechanics, machinery maintenance and repair or closely related field, supplemented by a minimum of six (6) years' progressively responsible experience in a supervisory position in a utility related field.
A minimum of three (3) years' of progressive administrative/management experience in managing complex and multi-faceted operations with competing priorities, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Drinking Water Treatment Plant Operator's License and a valid Florida Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's License, OR must possess and maintain one of the aforementioned licenses and the ability to obtain the remaining license within 18 months of hire date.
Employee shall obtain the National Incident Management System ICS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System and IS-700 National Incident Management System, An Introduction within six (6) months of employment.
Demonstrated leadership abilities with excellent communications skills to effectively manage a staff comprised of supervisors and technical staff engaged in carrying out departmental functions; ability to understand, follow and provide verbal and written instructions.
Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, organize and supervise subordinate personnel and to provide guidance and instruction to technical level staff in proper methods, techniques and procedures regarding water and wastewater systems operations and maintenance.
Skill in reading and interpreting governmental regulations, technical journals and periodicals, industry specific periodicals and related technical information and data; skill in researching, compiling, and summarizing training data and information materials.
Substantial working knowledge of operational, financial, administrative and planning functions within a water and wastewater utility.
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local rules, regulations, ordinances, and other regulatory standards applicable to the work.
Knowledge of sound and consistent management practices and principles, including well-developed human relation skills.
Ability to inspect utilities machinery and mechanical equipment and to detect and identify apparatus malfunctions.
Ability to interpret rules, regulations, and policies for effective decision-making in accordance with established precedent.
Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with City Manager, Department Directors, supervisors, subordinates, and other City personnel and the general public.
Ability to operate various office equipment, e.g., computer terminals, telephone systems, calculator.
Considerable experience in evaluating financial and technical projections and information with sound analytical ability to evaluate alternatives.
Effective and diplomatic verbal and written communications skills, tact and interpersonal skills and skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and communications with other employees, vendors, and the public.
Skill in organizing work, establishing priorities, meeting, established deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
Understanding of effective customer service principles and techniques.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the daily operation and maintenance of the water, wastewater and reuse systems; implements operational and administrative policies and keeps staff informed on matters that pertain to their operations.
Confers with the Plants Manager to resolve operational, maintenance, and personnel issues.
Coordinates with Lead Plant Operators regarding equipment and plant repairs, preventative maintenance, and projects to eliminate, reduce or prevent operational issues.
Trains, supervises and evaluates supervisory personnel and Plants division staff; assists in management of operations and production of water/wastewater; ensures compliance with production, quality and treatment standards; manages and oversees maintenance and repair work.
Coordinates and assists with plant construction, upgrades, and improvement projects.
Administrative duties include responsibility for proper preparation and submittal of letters, memos, reports, work orders, purchase orders, material and services purchasing, etc.
Provides technical information to intra/inter City Departments, public records requests, media, and regulatory agencies.
Conduct investigations of all utility related customer inquiries and complaints and initiates corrective action as appropriate.
Confers with utility customers, other utility system divisions or City departments, officials and the public, investigating and resolving maintenance and performance issues and performs necessary follow-up action.
Conducts routine and periodic inspections of facilities and equipment; inspects maintenance, repair and operational activities to ensure maximum operating potential; maintains chemical inventories and coordinates the division's bio-solids disposal activities.
Makes recommendations for major repair and new equipment and machinery; assigns, schedules, and coordinates plant and equipment repairs.
Maintains up to date procedural manuals, maintenance manuals, equipment and system drawings, performance files, service charts and equipment inventory.
Evaluates highly complex maintenance and repair duties of water and wastewater equipment and facilities, including pumps, storage tanks, aerators, precipitators, filters, motors, pulleys, drive belts, solids and chemicals handling.
Reviews and interprets regulations pertaining to production of water/wastewater; prepares and reviews regulatory reports.
Reviews and evaluates laboratory data, sample collections, and related procedures.
Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates, authorizes leaves of absence and overtime, and reviews employee's performance; evaluates and prepares employee performance appraisals.
Assists Plants Manager in development of annual budget for operational and maintenance needs and monitors the budget over the fiscal year.
Provides support for the Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG) and Industrial Pretreatment programs.
Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position.
Performs Emergency Response duties as assigned.