Operations Manager

Job Posting

Greene County Board of Commissioners

$78,270.40 - $93,745.60 Annually

Spring Valley, OH

Full Time

Job Number : 24-00147

Department : Sanitary Engineering

Division : Water Resource Reclamation Facilities

Opening Date : 10 / 25 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

The second managerial level. It is a two level series which is differentiated based on the size and complexity of the operations to which it is assigned. This class works under administrative direction & requires extensive knowledge of management principles / techniques, supervisory principles / techniques & public relations in order to plan, direct & coordinate activities of complex programmatic area with medium to large employee group having different functions, & supervise multiple lower-level section supervisors.

Working Hours : 7 : 00 a.m. - 3 : 30 p.m. (Monday - Friday)

Duties / Responsibilities

Supervises subordinate staff; resolves conflicts; approves leave requests and overtime; maintains timecards; assigns and monitors staff work quality and adherence to policies & procedures; prioritizes daily work tasks to be performed by staff; advises employees regarding safety practices, department policies, procedures, OSHA regulations & County specifications; provides technical advice and guidance to staff; instructs staff on proper use of equipment; interprets and enforces policies and operating procedures; interviews perspective employees & makes recommendation for hiring; recommends disciplinary actions to division Manager; investigates and responds to complaints from customers and staff. Inspects process units to ensure proper maintenance & optimum operating efficiency to satisfy regulations mandated by Federal & Ohio Environmental Protection Agencies (OEPA); inspects grounds & buildings to assess needs & assigns workforce to perform those tasks; performs site or plant inspections ensuring efficient and effective operations; troubleshoots plant equipment to spot problem areas & submits work orders to Manager; performs complex maintenance related to leaks, backflow preventers, meters and / or service lines; coordinates equipment maintenance and repair activities with other supervisors; checks the status and condition of County Vehicles, facilities and equipment in order to schedule repairs or preventative maintenance. Participates in formulation of operating policies & procedures; confers with management personnel on major operational & personnel problems. Compiles, reviews, analyzes and / or records data from various sources (e.g., operator's input, laboratory analysis, process monitoring equipment, perceptual evaluation) to assess plant performance & necessary process changes; stores accumulated data in a readily-accessible manner; reports collected data to Manager; attends and participates in meetings related to area and / or projects. Ensures, conducts, schedules and reinforces employee safety and related training; trains subordinate personnel in use of operation equipment, wastewater treatment theory to enhance their knowledge; attends mandatory training sessions to maintain current Ohio EPA certification. Assists with division budgetary control; solicits materials cost estimates from vendors; prepares & submits operational estimates to division Manager for yearly budget preparation; requisitions, receives, stores & issues materials, supplies & equipment; maintains inventory control records; inventories and orders materials and supplies to include soliciting bids from vendors and contractors; inspects incoming stock & equipment to verify quantity, quality & adherence to specifications; prepares cost estimates and schedules for proposed projects. Performs miscellaneous emergency duties to assist in maintaining services under all conditions; assists subordinates with operational duties when workload dictates; participates in supervisor meetings; facilitates monthly staff & safety meetings; attends various meetings for the purpose of gathering & dissimulating information; performs duties of Manager during his / her absence. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of undergraduate core program in business or public administration, chemistry, biology or closely related area; 5 yrs. experience in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant; 36 mos. of progressively responsible managerial and supervisory experience; valid Ohio Driver's License. -Or- equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the education and / or experience required. Education and Experience may not be substituted for mandated licensure / certification. Position Specific Minimum Qualifications : Current Ohio Class IV Wastewater Operator License.

Benefits

There is a wide variety of benefits available to full-time permanent and some part-time permanent Greene County employees. These benefits include : health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life insurance plans, wellness program, employee assistance program, and deferred compensation plans. The County pays 80% of the health care premium and 39% of the dental premium. All full-time employees are eligible for $50,000 group life insurance paid 100% by the County. NOTE : Employees who are non-permanent, seasonal, intermittent, part-time scheduled for less than 60 hours per pay period, and external interim, are not benefit eligible.