Assistant Operations Superintendent

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Assists the Operations Superintendent in the overall operations and maintenance of the DCRSD;

Manages a Class IV Wastewater Reclamation facility and package plants (Class III through Class

A) as assigned;

Supports Lab Program Manager pretreatment and laboratory programs;

Serves on the Delaware County Regional Sewer District’s (DCRSD) Joint Health and Safety Committee and assists with the administration of safety policies and procedures;

Prepares daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports as required by the Operations Superintendent and the Ohio Environment Protection Agency (EPA) including, but not limited to, the daily operator of record log, project task lists, monthly Electronic Discharge Monitoring Reporting (eDMR), annual Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) reports, and annual sludge reports, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit renewals, and effectively corresponds with the Ohio EPA on the annual compliance inspection reports and other correspondence as required;

Acts as the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) for matters concerning Ohio EPA and USEPA as assigned;

Demonstrates a comprehensive and professional knowledge of wastewater treatment; governmental policies and procedures; and federal, state and local environmental and safety rules and regulations;

Develops, implements, and evaluates, in conjunction with the Operations Superintendent, policies and regulations for the operation of County wastewater treatment facilities;

Plans long and short-term goals for facilities and determines priorities of goals;

Consistently recommends, administers and enforces rules, regulations and department policies;

Supports water reclamation programs by working with local agencies, attending meetings, conferences, workshops and performing a variety of public relations duties;

Reviews current literature and attends seminars and conferences to keep up-to-date on developments in the field of wastewater treatment;

Directs the preparation of technical studies and reports, such as unit optimization reports; coordinates with the Operations Superintendent, Director, and engineering staff on the design and planning of treatment facility modifications and expansions;

Supervises staff by assigning work, planning and estimating project completion, monitoring performance, training employees, assessing and resolving personnel situations;

Prepares, justifies, and administers annual operation and maintenance budgets for regional facilities, package plants and appurtenances;

Drives a motor vehicle to various locations to perform job functions;

Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance;

Other duties as assigned.

Performs all related non-essential functions as required.

Individual operates computer, related applications and other equipment necessary to perform duties.

Individual must be able to operate or be familiar with all equipment associated with the district.

Individual occasionally uses rubber gloves and eye protection for safety purposes.

Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle is required.

Ability to distinguish the different locations of each facility in the DCRSD and to follow a proper time management plan to ensure that all assigned work is completed in a timely manner;

Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local rules and regulations concerning water and wastewater issues;

Thorough knowledge of the principles, equipment and procedures of wastewater treatment and related disciplines;

Ability to use personal computers, Microsoft Office, and other computer software that may be used by the department;

Knowledge of management principles;

Thorough knowledge of principles, practices and methods of wastewater treatment chemistry and biology soil science, and processes;

Thorough knowledge of OSHA safety practices and procedures;

Thorough knowledge of wastewater treatment chemicals and associated Safety Data Sheets (SDS);

Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with internal and external customers, both orally and in writing;

Ability to organize, prioritize, and direct operational activities…