Water & Wastewater Facilities Department Manager

Summary
Performs management, administrative, and technical work in the planning, construction, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of the Authority's water wells, tanks, pump stations and sanitary sewer facilities and systems. Experienced workers initiate their own daily assignments, follow through on matters, and use independent judgment and training to take appropriate actions to deal with standard recurring situations.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of the proper operation, maintenance, repair and calibration techniques of electronic, computerized and pneumatic instrumentation for analog, digital or pneumatic control; the application of SCADA systems for monitoring and control of mechanical systems; standard practices, methods, equipment and tools used in mechanical maintenance work; standard practices, methods, equipment and tools used in electrical maintenance work and operation and use of motorized vehicles and equipment used in construction and maintenance of water and wastewater systems while observing legal and defensive driving practices; principles and practices of supervision and training; English usage, grammar and spelling, computer equipment and software applications related to assignment.

• Ability to guide, direct and motivate employees; organize and supervise the activities of various crews performing construction and maintenance work; work from blueprints, specifications, sketches, oral and written instructions; operate computer equipment and software applications related to assignment; communicate effectively, orally and in and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public.

• High school diploma or GED.

• At least six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in mechanical maintenance work or instrumentation control work.

• Two (2) years or more of progressively responsible supervisory experience.

• Or combination of education and experience as described above.

• Four (4) or more years of progressively responsible experience in the operation of water and wastewater systems.

• Associate Degree in Math, Electronics, Engineering Technology, or related field.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license consistent with Service Authority policy requirements.

• Must hold a valid Virginia Waterworks Operators Class III license or obtain it within eighteen (18) months from date of hire.