Water Plant Manager

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

This position is responsible for managing the operations and maintenance of the water treatment plant, water supply, and water pumping facilities; and ensuring compliance with federal and state drinking water rules and regulations. This position reports to the Principal Utility Engineer.

• Manages the maintenance and operation of the water treatment plant and water pumping facilities.
• Oversees and ensures the supply of safe, clean, and reliable drinking water to the City of Auburn in conformance with all applicable state and federal regulations.
• Performs supervisory and administrative duties including directing work, personnel performance appraisals and discipline, coaching, training and budget planning and implementation.
• Provides assistance to management concerning water plant maintenance and operational issues.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Professional Excellence

Sense of responsibility and commitment; ability to meet expectations; quality of work output; willingness to admit and correct mistakes.

Communication

Ability to express oneself clearly, credibly, and respectfully in an appropriate tone; quality of judgment exercised in what information should be communicated; ability to adjust to different communication styles.

Teamwork

Commitment to team activities; placing value of team success over personal recognition; altruism; impact on team success; willingness to fulfill a variety of roles.

Engagement

Initiative exercised in solving problems; willingness to take on new responsibilities; acting on opportunities and presenting ideas; modeling a positive attitude and resilience; volunteering for group work; praising work of the City and coworkers; demonstrating pride in public service.

Public Service

Views citizens as a priority; demonstrates ethical, trustworthy behavior, stands as an example of servant leadership; maintains trust of the Auburn citizens.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; five (5) to eight (8) years’ experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special

Qualifications:

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain an Alabama Grade IV license for water treatment.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and repair of water treatment plants, pumping facilities, and related infrastructure.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal rules, regulations and laws related to the treatment and distribution of drinking water.
• Knowledge of water sampling and laboratory analysis procedures.
• Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.
• Knowledge of accounting and budgeting procedures.
• Knowledge of management and supervisory principles and practices.
• Skill in the training and supervision of personnel.
• Skill in using computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Skill in the use of small office equipment, including calculators, copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to work independently, work well with others, and manage time effectively.

The work is light work, which requires exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, stooping, balancing, climbing, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. The employee uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.

The work is typically performed in various indoor and outdoor environments. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts,…