Shift Manager

• Manages all functions associated with operation and process control of the Easterly or Westerly wastewater treatment plant
• Ensures the operating efficiency of all treatment plant processes to achieve a quality treated effluent
• Implements efforts to continuously improve plant operating efficiency
• Ensures proper sampling
• maintains records and prepares reports
• Makes critical decisions regarding plant operational problems, overflows and bypasses, emergency responses, evacuation and emergency maintenance
• Identifies process problems, recommends process adjustments and implements necessary adjustments
• Plans, directs, schedules and supervises employees in the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant
• Assigns and delegates work to meet performance objectives and provides guidance to assist staff
• Evaluates performance
• may administer discipline, when appropriate
• Plans, schedules and assigns operations work to achieve compliance with NPDES permits and all other federal, state and local permit requirements
• Authorizes and prioritizes maintenance work requests
• Arranges for shift personnel coverage as needed
• Provides inspection of work in progress to assure satisfactory completion
• Reviews logs, evaluates operating and laboratory data and personally observe unit processes to ensure normal operating conditions
• Responsible for the review and approval of personnel timesheets
• Encourages cooperation between employees to work as a team with other shift crews, the maintenance staff, other Sewer District departments and contractors
• Receives and implements established operating guidelines
• Coordinates delivery and shipment of plant chemicals and residuals
• Recommends purchases of tools, materials, supplies and parts
• Coordinates necessary stock items with storeroom
• Determines if parts are available for emergency maintenance
• Orders supplies and materials
• Assists in development of equipment specifications
• Implements safety rules, regulations and emergency procedures and ensures subordinates are properly trained
• Enforces safe work practices
• Responds to emergencies on an on-call basis 24 hours per day, seven days per week
• Keeps detailed records and writes reports
• Authorizes all entrance and exit of personnel, equipment, chemicals and residuals
• Uses a computer for information storage and retrieval
• Supports budget preparation and administration
• Serves as Backup Professional Operator in the absence of the plant Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent

• Associate degree, preferably in engineering, engineering technology, business, or a natural science
• Five (5) years of experience in wastewater treatment plant operations
• Valid driver’s license with a driving record in accordance with the Sewer District’s acceptable guidelines
• Valid Class III State of Ohio Wastewater Operator Certificate
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices, practices of wastewater treatment and the ability to analyze and make skilled judgments relative to indicators of normal or abnormal conditions
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Physical ability to perform tasks such as standing, sitting, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling and talking
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. on an occasional basis
• Ability to wear required respiratory protection devices, including not having facial hair that interferes with the facepiece-to-face seal
• Ability to perform confined space entry

Two (2) years of supervisory experience

• Health Insurance Coverage
• Various Retirement Planning Options (Ohio Public Employee Retirement System and Deferred Compensation Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Parking at our facilities
• Corporate Discounts
• Active Health & Wellness Program that promotes a life/work balance