Manager, Environmental Services

Location: Newburgh Heights

Department:
Public Works

Anticipated

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday

Reports To:

Superintendent

Full Time or Part Time:
Full Time

Regular or Temporary:
Regular

Bargaining Unit:
Non-Bargaining

Classified or Unclassified:
Classified

FLSA:
Exempt

Summary

Classification Function

The purpose of this position is to manage the environmental services compliance for the Sewer Maintenance division of the Department of Public Works and serve as the County Operator of Record.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is a supervisory classification with the responsibility for managing compliance of environmental services for County wastewater discharge and sewage pumping stations. This position works under general direction of the Chief Deputy of Maintenance or designee. This position oversees a large component of the operations and promotes the efficiencies of the sewer maintenance division. This position requires a thorough understanding of the applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines and is expected to exercise judgment in ensuring that operations conform to required regulations.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are normal for this classification. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

* Manages environmental services for the Sewer Maintenance division as the County Operator of Record; oversees the National Pollution Discharge Elimination Parameters for all County wastewater treatment; oversees sewage pumping stations; assures that all new or rehabilitation construction is installed to conform to the County rules, regulations, and standards; reviews and evaluates monthly operating data for all wastewater facilities as a basis for recommended changes, improvements, short term planning, long term planning, and as a reporting tool for the various municipalities;

monitors, reviews, and evaluates the County safety program; ensures the safety program addresses the goals and concerns of the County and the Industrial Commission.

* Supervises and directs the work of assigned staff; directs staff to ensure work completion and maintenance of standards; plans, assigns, and reviews work; coordinates and/or provides training and instruction; evaluates employee performance; responds to employee questions, concerns, and problems; approves employee timesheets and leave requests; prepares and reviews documents related to timesheets, requests for leave, and overtime; develops and monitors unit work plans and work performance standards;

monitors and provides for employee training needs; meets with employees individually and as a unit; recommends personnel actions including selection, promotion, transfer, discipline, or discharge.

* Performs supporting administrative functions; attends various meetings and trainings; conducts meetings; answers questions and responds to requests for information; communicates with various agencies and departments regarding environmental services activities; creates schedules for crews to visit specific sites and perform general maintenance or repairs; creates and submits monthly reports required by the Environmental Protection Agency; attends training classes to prepare for Ohio EPA exams;

communicates with mayors, service directors, city engineers, and any other elected/appointed government officials concerning the infrastructure of wastewater treatment facilities.

Minimum Requirements

* Associate degree; with five (5) years of sewer maintenance and 3 years of supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

* Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance.

* Must have and maintain Ohio EPA Class II Wastewater Collections or Wastewater Treatment license

Application Process

The is a non-competitive, classified position.

The Person nel Review Commission (PRC) will check your application to make sure you meet the minimum qualifications. If you do, the PRC will put your name on an eligibility list. To fill this opening, the PRC sends the hiring department and Human Resources (HR) a certified eligibility list. HR helps the hiring department decide who from the certified list to follow up with for interviews and then a job offer.

Most of our communication with candidates is through email. Regularly check the email address you gave us in your job profile. Watch your Spam folder, just in case.

If we offer you a job, you must pass a drug screen and background check before the offer becomes final. Prior criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify you from employment; the County looks at criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis using the guidelines in Chapter 306 of the County Code.

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