ASSISTANT FACILITY DISTRICT MANAGER - Sussex County, DE : Job Details

SC PAY GRADE: E3

ASSISTANT FACILITY DISTRICT MANAGER

DUTIES AND FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

Assists the Facility District Manager(s) in the management of the overall operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment system and serves as the Facility District Manager in his/her absence. This position is considered essential and may be subject to emergency call-in to include holiday and weekends as well as participation in the twenty-four (24) hour on-call rotating schedule. Work is performed under the general direction of the Facility District Manager.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Assists in planning, prioritizing, assigning, and reviewing the work of staff responsible for providing operation and maintenance of the County's wastewater treatment and biosolids facilities; assists in the preparation of reports for local, state and federal agencies, including the monthly discharge report (DMR); assists in establishing schedules and methods for biosolid production, provides equipment maintenance, and repair services; coordinates the removal of the final biosolids product; coordinates and schedules the pickup and delivery of Class B cake from other county facilities and their partners; orders chemicals, sanitation and lab supplies; participates in the selection of technical staff; provides or coordinates staff training; establishes schedules and methods for providing equipment maintenance and repair services; ensures the adherence to safe work practices by personnel; attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field wastewater treatment; works with general public and outside contractors; assists with preparation of annual operations and maintenance budget; performs personnel evaluations; performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Strong knowledge of the materials, methods, and equipment used in the operation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of equipment associated with wastewater collection, distribution and treatment systems; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, department heads, coworkers and the general public; ability to supervise and participate in the operation and maintenance of systems; ability to train assigned personnel; ability to supervise personnel which includes planning, assigning, reviewing and evaluating the work of others; ability to understand flow diagrams, hydraulic profiles, blueprints and operating manuals; knowledge of the occupational hazards connected with wastewater facilities; ability to handle hazardous and combustible materials safely; ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and utility systems as-built; performs responsible and difficult work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum High School Diploma or GED, minimum of five (5) years' experience in wastewater operations or any equivalent combination of experience, education or training directly related to the required knowledge, skills and abilities; minimum of a Level 3 Wastewater Operators license; excellent customer service and organizational skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Work, Excel); supervisory experience required to include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; experience with a union environment is preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Direct Deposit Required

* Pre-Employment Background Screening

* Possession of a valid driver's license

Rev. 4/2024

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Posting Start : 02/15/2024

Posting End : 12/31/9999

Details : Pay Grades