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Water Plant Operations Manager

This full-time position within the Division of Water will manage the operations of the Parsons Avenue Water Plant (PAWP). This position will plan, develop, and administer the resources of the operation's staff to process and distribute water in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. This position will coordinate and direct the activities of workers engaged in monitoring, operating, and controlling water treatment/processing equipment. This role will develop, administer, initiate and/or interpret policy, practices, and procedures governing the Operations section of a plant within applicable guidelines and legal constraints. The role will advise upper management regarding operations issues such as budgeting, staffing, planning, and meeting regulatory requirements, and monitor expenditures to ensure budgets are followed, as well as assist in the formulation of long-term plans for facility improvements. This role will supervise operations personnel to include approving/disapproving leave requests, conducting performance evaluations and/or initiating disciplinary action, and act as Plant Manager in their absence. The preferred candidate will have a Class IV Water Supply Operator certificate or be willing to obtain it within 4 years.

Salary range is $46.41-$69.63/hr. To be considered, candidates must have two (2) years' experience leading and participating in monitoring, operating, and controlling water treatment processes in a water plant rated Class III or higher; possess a valid Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) State of Ohio Class III or IV Water Supply Operator certificate for water treatment works; and possess a valid driver's license.