Wastewater Plants Manager

Hot Springs Village Property Owners Assoc•Hot Springs Village, AR

About The Position

Under general direction of the Associate Director of Public Services. Responsible for supervising personnel and self-participation as required, for the operation and maintenance functions of the wastewater treatment plants, and other utility duties and functions as required.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a telephone and be available for emergency call out.
Must have transportation to and from work.
High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Courses in Wastewater related operations, maintenance, and technology, mechanical ability, and a desire to learn.
Ability to comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Math skills to include the ability to use formulas related to volumes, areas, percent, dosages and time.
Ability to use American weight measurement as well as metric.
Ability to apply common sense understanding.
Able to carry out multiple and semi-complex instruction.
Ability to deal with standard as well as occasional nontypical situations.
Must have a valid Arkansas Driver’s License.
Must hold an Arkansas Class III Wastewater Treatment Operator
The ability to supervise other Wastewater Treatment Plant operators.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions and work nights, weekends and holidays if needed.

Nice To Haves

Preferred have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in public Wastewater
Treatment, and/or Operations & Maintenance with supervisory training and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of plant wastewater treatment plants, and related record keeping, budgeting, personnel, vehicles, tools, equipment, facilities, and property.
Performs supervising functions and scheduling the duties of plant operators, personnel time recording, performance evaluations, training, participates in personnel hiring, disciplinary, and dismissal procedures.
Responsible for following safety compliance policies, procedures, practices, rules, and regulations, and for performing and/or coordinating safety compliance related training for plant personnel.
Required to work after hours and weekends when necessary.
Assists/coordinates, trains, mentors, and advises plant operators.
Performs inspections of wastewater facilities, performs troubleshooting as required, reviews plans, documents, and specifications.
Responsible for inventory and maintenance for plant crew, including parts and related tools and equipment. May be required to locate, order, and purchase parts/supplies needed to maintain operations.
Help with all wastewater construction projects, oversee projects or coordinate with other departments on large projects within the wastewater system.
Represent the POA before the public, communicate with the public and coworkers in polite and efficient manner and maintain a program of public relations as may keep the public informed as to the activities being performed,
Responsible for operating in accordance with Local, State, Federal Regulations, and POA Policies and Procedures and for promoting department policies to the general public and department personnel.
Performs computer functions per operations, record keeping, and reporting.
Responsible for follow-up of actions and ongoing personal development.
Keep state reports current.
Ensure that lab analysis is completed as applicable.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Regular attendance is required.