Wastewater Services Manager

Spartanburg Water•Spartanburg, SC

3d•$93,041 - $116,300

About The Position

Responsible for ensuring that all Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District wastewater treatment plants and treatment facility related pump stations are operated to meet all regulatory criteria established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the S.C. Department of Environmental Services (SCDES. This position supports and carries out the Mission and Vision of Spartanburg Water. Reports to the Vice President of Plant and Field Services.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Engineering, or other field related to wastewater treatment, and 5 years experience operating and maintaining wastewater treatment plants and treatment related pump stations, three of which must have been at the supervisory level; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Most possess S.C. Class "A" Biological Wastewater Operator certification, or have the ability to secure an "A" certification within 2 years of employment must possess or obtain valid First Aid and CPR certifications.
Must possess a valid driver's license

Responsibilities

Plans, directs, coordinates, organizes, and controls the operation of all Company-operated wastewater treatment plants, and treatment facility related pump stations, and biosolids management. Ensures that all plants and pump stations are operated and maintained in compliance with regulatory agency guidelines and requirements.
Promotes and nurtures an environment of continuous improvement and leads operational strategies to support it.
Lends and maintains Utility Management System initiatives for assigned areas of responsibilities.
Supervises subordinate staff, provides direction and technical support, and development opportunities, while promoting an accountable and results driven workforce.
Reviews daily operations schedule, lab data for facilities and biosolids, conducts site inspections of all facilities on a routine basis, provides advice and/or assistance in resolving facility process and operations problems and providing root cause analysis through investigation.
Understands the importance of critical equipment in the process and drives the upkeep and integrity of the equipment through active communications with the maintenance organization and stringent use of depreciation and capital funding
Prepares appropriate reports as required by regulatory agencies and submits in timely manner: responsible for ensuring that monthly/quarterly reports to SCDES are prepared and submitted as required by NPDES operating permit, prepares letters relative to NPDES operating permits and submits to SCDES as required, reviews and assists in negotiating finalization of facility operating permits. Coordinates the preparation of facility operating permit renewal applications with the Compliance group.
Attends and participates in meetings with regulatory agencies as required and conducts, attends, and participates in meetings with staff, supervisors, other managers, to drive compliance.
Drives accountability around safety, company policies, and compliance through active participation with the work group and others,
Responsible for preparing departmental budget and monitoring expenditures, ensuring they are within budget limits
Participates in the Capital Improvement Planning (CIP) and Depreciation process by working with the Facilities Maintenance Manger to provide input to the overall capital plan and the Depreciation Schedule.
Provides oversight to all solids management contractors and assists in the development of related solids management contracts and agreements.
Manages the SSSD hauled Grease/Septage Program, providing oversight and control of disposal. activities and adherence to related Federal, State and local regulations and requirements.
Assists in the development and implementation of related public education/outreach activities for all wastewater treatment functions.
Coordinates departmental activities with other company departments as needed.
Develops cost analysis for operation and maintenance activities.
Responsible for developing and maintaining applications for state and national awards through the water agencies.
Assists in industrial waste activities and investigating problems caused by industry.
In In coordination with the Compliance Manager, provides comments to proposed regulatory changes affecting wastewater and biosolid operations and industrial pretreatment program,
The Wastewater Manager will promote an environment of continuous improvement that involves benchmarking with other similar utilities through organizations such as AWWA.
Performs other related duties as required.