Manager of Water Treatment and Supply

The Metropolitan District Commission • West Hartford, CT

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About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to manage the water supply and quality control and direction of operations responding to water quality problems and dam inspections. Work involves directing operations of two water treatment plants, directing the operations of reservoirs, lakes, dams, hydroelectric projects, water treatment plant, forestry management, watershed management, recreation activities, patrol force operations, watershed inspection requirements, and related activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical or electrical engineering; or a related field
• Minimum ten (10) years previous water treatment experience
• Three (3) years of supervisory and/or managerial experience
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have a Connecticut Professional Engineer License.

Nice To Haves

• Must have a Connecticut Class IV Operator Water Treatment Plant Certificate or ability to obtain within 12 months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs the objectives and operations of a large work division. Reviews reports on unit and subactivity operations and directs corrections. Supervises subordinate supervisors and staff employees.
• Makes technical decisions on flow management and transmission main operations.
• Analyzes information on division effectiveness and efficiency, determines operating policies and approves operating procedures. Prepares or approves reports. Manages maintenance work.
• Monitors compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations. Evaluates and plans for regulatory impacts.
• Develops budgets and reviews subordinate unit or sub-activity budgets. Develops capital budget requests. Controls activity expenditures within fund allocations and recommends fund transfers.
• Counsels employees and supervises training. Administers union contract language, oral and written warnings, and suspensions. Recommends higher level discipline. Interviews job candidates and recommends selection. Reviews employee performance evaluations and reclassification requests and makes recommendations. Assures safe work practices.
• Coordinates program or division operations and goals with other District functions and government agencies. Coordinates unit and sub-activity operations and the personnel, materials and equipment necessary for projects, objectives and programs.
• Directs the operation of a water quality laboratory and the maintenance and operation of dams, reservoirs, watershed lands and recreation activities.
• Coordinates emergency action response on all water supply area facilities.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager