Manager, Operations (Wastewater)

POSITION: Manager, Operations (Wastewater)

DIVISION: Operations

DEPARTMENT: Wastewater Operations

UNION/GRADE: Non-Union/Grade 14

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BASIC PURPOSE:

Manages the 24-hour operations of wastewater operations facilities including wastewater pumping stations, combined sewer overflow facilities, and headworks facilities. Manages the shift operations activities of assigned personnel to ensure efficient and effective operation of all wastewater facilities to optimize performance and meet permit requirements. Provides operations personnel with needed resources and support. Is required to be part of an on-call rotation for emergencies and wet weather, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general supervision of the Director, Wastewater Operations and Maintenance.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Exercises general supervision of the Program Manager and Operations Supervisors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

SECONDARY DUTIES:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Is required to be part of an on-call rotation for emergencies and wet weather 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

A valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

A Massachusetts Grade IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's license.

A Massachusetts Grade IV Wastewater Collection Systems Operator Certification (or the ability to obtain within one year of appointment).

Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) is preferred.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Office equipment as normally associated with the use of telephone, personal computer including word processing and other software, copy and fax machine.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, including office equipment or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly work in an office environment. The employee occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is a moderately quiet in office setting.

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.