General Manager - Wastewater Plant

GREATER UNIONTOWN JOINT SEWAGE PLANT AUTHORITY

WASTEWATER GENERAL MANAGER
JOB PURPOSE AND SUMMARY
To direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate the programs and activities of the wastewater treatment plant and related facilities including laboratory analysis, daily process control, solids handling and land application, instrumentation, and maintenance.

Receives direction from the Greater Uniontown Joint Sewage Plant Authority. Exercises direct supervision over all staff at the treatment plant.

This position is in “responsible charge of the day-to-day operation of the wastewater treatment plant” as required in the Pennsylvania DEP National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. The plant is currently permitted for 12.4MGD of daily flow. The plant has a daily 24-hour maximum hydraulic capacity flow of 21 MGD.
KEY OR TYPICAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assumes management responsibility for all services and activities of the Greater Uniontown Joint Sewage Plant Authority Wastewater Treatment Plant.
• Supervises and directs staff (6 to 12), including union operators, in the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant and related facilities, including the instrumentation and control systems.
• Oversees the activities of the wastewater laboratory including sampling, analyses, and governmental reporting.
• Oversees the biosolids program, including solids processing, biosolids site development, and contracts for land application and trucking services.
• Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates plant personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; establishes staff job performance expectations; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plan for wastewater facility operation and maintenance; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns work activities, projects and programs; monitors workflow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures.
• Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; establishes schedules and methods for providing wastewater treatment; implements policies and procedures.
• Analyzes and implements plant process improvements to deliver cost-effective services.
• Participates in the preparation and administration of the wastewater program budget; submits budget recommendations; monitors expenditures and presents this information to the board.
• Analyzes short- and long-range equipment upgrade and replacement strategies; recommends operation and capital equipment for budget consideration.
• Prepares, signs, and submits reports on wastewater activities including, but not limited, to the federal Environmental Protection Agency and Pennsylvania DEP.
• Participates in board, committee, and special project meetings.
• Coordinates with “wholesale” customers to ensure good working relations and cost effective delivery of wastewater to the treatment plant and wastewater treatment at the plant.
• Provides input in the long-range planning for growth expansion and continued improvements to meet wastewater treatment needs in the City of Uniontown, North Union Township and South Union Township.
• Serves as liaison between construction efforts and daily operations.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Training:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Class A1 Operator’s License through the Pennsylvania DEP within 3 months of hire.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Engineering Degree is Desirable

• Five years of increasingly responsible wastewater treatment operations experience including three years of supervisory responsibility. Two years of experience must be at a domestic treatment plant.
• Possession of a valid driver's license by date of hire.

Knowledge of: operational characteristics, services and activities of a wastewater treatment program; modern principles, operations and equipment of wastewater treatment facilities; safe work practices and modern safety regulations; principles and practices of budget preparation and administration; principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation; pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations.

Ability to: plan, organize and supervise the work of staff involved in wastewater treatment operations; analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals; use modern office equipment and computers; prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports; recommend and implement goals, objectives, and practices for providing effective and efficient wastewater services; interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including county and other government officials, community groups, and the general public.
COMPENSATION
Annual Salary Range : $95,000 to $125,000 based on qualifications and experience

Benefits: SEP Retirement Plan, Health Insurance, Vacation Time, Sick Days and Union Holiday Schedule

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Uniontown, PA 15401: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $95,000 - $125,000