Public Utilities Manager - Wastewater Treatment Plant

Under the direction of the Director of Public Utilities or designee, incumbent is responsible for the planning, budgeting, staffing, organizing and directing of activities for a 55.5 pure oxygen activated sludge wastewater treatment facility with ocean discharge, two deep injection wells, a 4.0 MGD reuse system, a Schwing Bioset sludge process to produce a Class A sludge fertilizer product, and 67 wastewater pumping stations. Supervision is exercised over subordinate personnel who in turn are responsible for operations, maintenance, electrical and instrumentation services. The employee exercises extensive initiative and independent judgment in solving problems as they develop in order to maintain the continuous, effective, efficient and safe operation of the facilities. Technical expertise is of prime importance, as error in technical judgment could result in extensive damage to the environment, facilities or both. Administrative activities include policy formulation, budgeting and personnel management. Work is performed with wide latitude in the use of independent judgment and selection of work methods and procedures, subject to executive direction and review by the Utilities Director or designee. Work is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of the operational success of the systems and achievement of objectives.