Program Coordinator (Sewage Treatment Operations Manager)

Job description

The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.

Distinguishing Features of Work

As the Sewer Treatment Operations Manager, you’ll take on a pivotal leadership role in ensuring the smooth, efficient, and safe operation of multiple sewage treatment plants.

In this highly responsible and dynamic position, you’ll oversee daily operational, mechanical, and custodial activities, making critical decisions that directly impact the success of plant operations.

You’ll lead a dedicated team, assigning and reviewing their work, troubleshooting complex challenges, and optimizing processes to ensure top-tier wastewater treatment.

You’ll also play a pivotal role in design and construction activities, ensuring that projects align with the operational needs of the treatment plants. 

In addition to managing the team, you’ll play a key role in overseeing the biosolids land application program, monitoring biological and chemical processes, and driving operational improvements.

This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with others, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance plant performance.

Success in this role is measured by the achievement of goals and consistent, high-level plant efficiency.

You’ll also play a pivotal role in design and construction activities, ensuring that projects align with the operational needs of the treatment plants. 

Workdays and Hours - Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 5:00pm

Bargaining Unit: Employees Council 

 **Posting may close at any time **

Examples of Work Performed

• Plans, schedules and directs work methods and procedures for operational, mechanical, and laboring activities within the sewage treatment plants.
• Supervises staff in the operational, mechanical and laboring activities within the sewage treatment plants.
• Trains and evaluates personnel in biological and chemical processes, plant operations, maintenance and safety procedures.
• Oversees the biosolids land application program, its supervisor and staff.
• Reviews and interprets biological and chemical data and directs Plant Operators of process changes
• Ensures that equipment is functioning smoothly; advises operators about equipment operations.
• Develops reports of plant operations for the Division Manager and delivers instructions concerning changes in procedures or special situations to Plant Operators
• Compiles necessary operating and time reports.
• Determines the necessity for immediate action in the case of emergencies.
• May assume duties in superintendent's absence.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. 
• Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements of Work

• Thorough knowledge of wastewater biological and chemical processes and technology.
• Thorough knowledge of the functions and mechanics of sewage treatment machinery and equipment and of its servicing and maintenance
• Thorough knowledge of the processes involved in the treatment and disposal of sewage
• Ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of others
• Ability to prepare reports on routine plant operations; read and interpret technical repair manuals; and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to develop and implement SOP’s
• Ability to tolerate exposure to chemicals and fluids commonly used in building and equipment maintenance and repair; airborne environmental nuisances associated with machine exhaust and open grounds; and machinery noise with the use of ear plugs; carry bulky loads weighing up to 50 pounds; work outdoors when inclement weather conditions are present; correctly wear a face mask for self-contained breathing apparatus; and use a computer to access, interpret, and record information
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, and representatives of regulatory and other outside agencies, which may include the farming community
• May require the ability to administer contracts with the private sector.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license.
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Required Experience and Training

Required Experience and Training

• Graduation from a four-year college and two years of experience in water utility OR Five years of experience in water utility.
• Must obtain a Kansas Class IV Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator certification within one year of employment or obtain one within a year if you hold an equivalent certification from another state.
• One year of supervisory experience.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

 

 

Preferred Experience and Training

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, public administration.
• A Kansas Class IV Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator certification
• Two years of supervisory experience including ability to lead, plan, and supervise the work of operational and mechanical staff in a large-scale sewage treatment facility.
• Three years' experience in utilities management.

Please note that this position is part of a random drug testing pool, and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

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