Water Resources Operations Manager

Water Resources Operations Manager City of Livermore - 3.7 Livermore, CA Job Details Full-time $12,311.95 - $15,389.94 a month 1 day ago Qualifications Staff performance monitoring Plant management Managing water infrastructure teams Operational analysis Committee work Performance improvement leadership Team member evaluation Regulatory compliance evaluation Production data analysis Safety training program participation as safety practice Automation Managing water treatment plant teams Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) implementation Safety regulations Staff scheduling Operations coordination planning Software implementation Performance Reporting Data reporting Software administration Water treatment regulatory compliance Disciplinary action management Employee attendance management Corrective maintenance Procurement contract management Training machine operators Contracts Interdisciplinary policy and procedure development Project execution Leadership training (staff training program) Full Job Description JOB The City of Livermore is currently accepting applications for the position of Water Resources Operations Manager. Please refer to the job brochure for more information regarding the position and recruitment timeline. This position serves as the Chief Plant Operator for the Water Reclamation Plant (wastewater treatment).DEFINITIONUnder general direction of the Water Resources Division Manager, plans, organizes, directs and manages the Operations Section in the Water Resources Division; coordinates section activities with other sections/divisions/departments, external customers and contractors; may be assigned to perform the duties of the Division Manager during his/her absence; and performs other duties as assigned.

DISTIGUISHING

CHARACTERISTICSThe Water Resources Operations Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day functions of the section staff and workload as well as the administrative functions of the section. It is distinguished from the Water Resources Division Manager position in that the later has overall responsibility for an entire division, including the division's leadership and administrative responsibilities. It is further distinguished from the Water Resources Supervising Operator which is the first line supervisory position over the day-to-day functions of the section.

SUPERVISION

RECEIVEDGeneral direction is provided by the Water Resources Division Manager.

SUPERVISION

EXERCISEDProvides direct supervision to the Water Resources Supervising Operators and indirect supervision of all personnel assigned to the Operations Section.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Administrative FunctionsRecommends and implements section goals and objectives; establishes performance standards, guidelines and methods; develops, implements and administers current and new programs and policies; participates on department and City-wide committees; coordinates section activities with other sections, divisions, or departments as well as external customers; interfaces with engineering on capital improvement projects; administers and monitors contracts and reviews work for City compliance; answers questions and provides information to the public and other City personnel; develops, conducts, and monitors a variety of assessment tools, such as plant vulnerability assessments, emergency response plans, the treatment plant master plan, and other assessments and studies; investigates operational complaints and recommends corrective action; implements, administers and maintains automated software systems related to operations; administers outside contracts and work of contractors; recommends annual equipment and material purchases to Division Manager and Department Head; identifies and implements improvements and modifications; prepares various reports on operations and activities; prepares, monitors, and administers the section's budget; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations and purchases of equipment and vehicles; submits justifications for expenditures; and monitors and administers expenditures. Supervisory FunctionsRecommends employees for initial hire and subsequent promotion; administers employee performance evaluation completion for the section and completes performance evaluations on assigned staff; investigates personnel related issues; recommends appropriate disciplinary action, implements corrective action, and monitors employee performance; develops detailed criteria to measure technical competency of assigned staff in operating all plant processes and equipment; develops and recommends technical training programs schedules and monitors the work of staff; trains staff in technical and leadership skills; plans and reviews daily and weekly work assignments and schedules; monitors timecards and all employee leave balances; evaluates operations and activities of section; develops benchmark standards for performance measures and promotes continuous improvement; and ensures safety training of all staff and that the work environment is in compliance with safety standards.

Operations FunctionsPlans, directs and coordinates the efforts of the Operations functions for the Water Reclamation Plant; serves as the Chief Plant Operator for the wastewater treatment plant; sets overall process-control parameters and develops standard operating procedures to assure compliance with State and Federal regulations; plans, directs, and coordinates treatment plant security efforts; plans, directs and coordinates recycled water production to assure compliance with all State and Federal regulations; reviews and interprets operational data to effectively and quickly identify, diagnose, and correct problems with the treatment process; establishes and directs process-review or operational improvement teams as necessary to address emerging operational problems; reviews and provides comments on proposed maintenance projects and coordinates project implementation to minimize impacts on plant operations; reviews and provides detailed comments on proposed capital improvement projects regarding potential operational or regulatory impacts; and supervises the operational data collection to complete required periodic reporting.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The City of Livermore is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.