Posted : Tuesday, September 03, 2024 06:07 AM
Department: Water Operations
Pay Band: # 8
FLSA Status: Exempt
*Water Operations Assistant Manager *
*Job Description*
*Role: *Under the general supervision of the Water Operations Manager, this position is responsible for assisting with the management of the Water Operations Department.
This is a supervisory position that involves a variety of administrative and support functions related to the operations of the water facilities.
This position is also responsible for developing, maintaining, and documenting procedures and managing workload assignments for the department.
This position reports to the Water Operations Manager.
In the absence of the Water Operations Manager, this position will serve as the acting Water Operations Manager.
*Essential Functions * _To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
_ * Assist with performing supervisory responsibilities for hiring, training, planning, assigning, and scheduling personnel duties; directing, coordinating and evaluating staff performance; assist with rewarding and disciplining; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
* Exercises continual leadership to focus efforts on priorities, training, developing, and communicating with assigned staff.
Assists with preparation, interpretation, and enforcement of departmental and organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines; makes effective independent decisions representing day-to-day issues that do not require team discussion, input, or agreement.
* Assists with preparation and monitoring of the departmental and related budgets and purchasing.
* Assists other departments and customers with investigating all water operation concerns.
* Oversees the collection of water samples as required.
* Coordinates with Water Operations Manager on management of treatment, production, distribution, and maintenance operations to ensure compliance with standards applicable to local, state, and federal regulations.
* Coordinates maintenance and repair activities within all operational assigned areas.
* Establishes and maintains direct communication with local and state health officials; attends meetings and represents the Authority at various state and federal levels.
* Maintains assigned vehicle.
* Confers with the Smith Mountain Lake Water Treatment Facility (SMLWTF) joint management team on issues related to jointly owned or operated areas, including financial, engineering, and other needs of the facility.
* Works with management staff to foster a culture of integrity, teamwork, and collaboration.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Water Operations Manager.
*Minimum Qualifications:* * Bachelor of Science degree in a water-related field preferred with at least five (5) years of related experience and/or training in the operation of water production and delivery in a Class II water production and distribution facility, with two (2) years of experience in a management or supervisory capacity preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* A valid Virginia driver's license and comply with the Authority’s Vehicle and Equipment policy.
* Must hold a minimum certification in Virginia with a Class II water operator’s license upon hire.
* Must be proficient in Microsoft Office®.
* Ability to obtain a category six right-of-way and aquatic application pesticide licenses from the state of Virginia within one year of hire.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management team, co-workers, employees, departments, governmental entities, and the general public.
* Must possess strong human relations, communications, and mathematical skills to communicate effectively, both orally and written, with all parties involved.
* Ability to analyze situations and data appropriately and adopt or recommend appropriate courses of action.
* Must possess strong organizational, analytical, and prioritization skills to be able to coordinate the activities of subordinates and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Management skills to effectively train and manage staff on policies, procedures and systems.
* Ability to develop, review, and recommend processes and procedures for the assigned area while considering impact on the assigned area, the division, and the organization.
* Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices involving the treatment, production and distribution of surface and well water for a potable water supply.
* Other skills and knowledge that demonstrate the ability to do the job.
*Additional Information:* * This position has direct supervisory responsibility for assigned personnel within the Water Operations Department.
* This position typically requires working Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.
m.
to 4:00 p.
m.
with a thirty (30) minute lunch break.
Shifts may be altered as found necessary.
Weekend and holiday work may be required.
This position is subject to being on-call during the off-hours.
Position is considered essential personnel.
*Working Conditions * _The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands, physical agility, sensory requirements, and environmental exposures required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
_ * Employee sits little of the time and may walk or stand for long periods of time.
* This classification involves frequent physical agility requirements such as climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, repetitive motions, and manual dexterity.
* Sensory requirements include standard vision requirements, ability to express ideas, and ability to hear information at normal spoken word levels.
*Physical Exertion (Pounds) * Up to 10 Frequent Up to 25 Frequent Up to 50 Occasional Up to 100 Seldom 100 or more None *Environmental Exposures * Work near moving mechanical parts Frequent Work in high, precarious places Occasional Toxic or caustic chemicals Occasional Outdoor weather conditions Occasional Extreme Cold, non-weather None Extreme Heat, non-weather None Noise Level Moderate *Employment Eligibility/Work Authorization Requirements:* The BRWA is committed to employing only individuals who are authorized to work in the United States and who comply with applicable immigration, employment law, and criminal background clearance.
As a condition of employment, every individual must provide satisfactory evidence of his or her identity and legal authority to employment.
The Authority is an equal opportunity employer.
*Condition of Employment:* This position serves at the will of the Executive Director.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $27.
20 - $46.
24 per hour Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Referral program * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift Ability to commute/relocate: * Bedford, VA 24523: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: * water: 5 years (Preferred) License/Certification: * Class 2 Operator's license (Required) Work Location: In person
This is a supervisory position that involves a variety of administrative and support functions related to the operations of the water facilities.
This position is also responsible for developing, maintaining, and documenting procedures and managing workload assignments for the department.
This position reports to the Water Operations Manager.
In the absence of the Water Operations Manager, this position will serve as the acting Water Operations Manager.
*Essential Functions * _To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
_ * Assist with performing supervisory responsibilities for hiring, training, planning, assigning, and scheduling personnel duties; directing, coordinating and evaluating staff performance; assist with rewarding and disciplining; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
* Exercises continual leadership to focus efforts on priorities, training, developing, and communicating with assigned staff.
Assists with preparation, interpretation, and enforcement of departmental and organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines; makes effective independent decisions representing day-to-day issues that do not require team discussion, input, or agreement.
* Assists with preparation and monitoring of the departmental and related budgets and purchasing.
* Assists other departments and customers with investigating all water operation concerns.
* Oversees the collection of water samples as required.
* Coordinates with Water Operations Manager on management of treatment, production, distribution, and maintenance operations to ensure compliance with standards applicable to local, state, and federal regulations.
* Coordinates maintenance and repair activities within all operational assigned areas.
* Establishes and maintains direct communication with local and state health officials; attends meetings and represents the Authority at various state and federal levels.
* Maintains assigned vehicle.
* Confers with the Smith Mountain Lake Water Treatment Facility (SMLWTF) joint management team on issues related to jointly owned or operated areas, including financial, engineering, and other needs of the facility.
* Works with management staff to foster a culture of integrity, teamwork, and collaboration.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Water Operations Manager.
*Minimum Qualifications:* * Bachelor of Science degree in a water-related field preferred with at least five (5) years of related experience and/or training in the operation of water production and delivery in a Class II water production and distribution facility, with two (2) years of experience in a management or supervisory capacity preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* A valid Virginia driver's license and comply with the Authority’s Vehicle and Equipment policy.
* Must hold a minimum certification in Virginia with a Class II water operator’s license upon hire.
* Must be proficient in Microsoft Office®.
* Ability to obtain a category six right-of-way and aquatic application pesticide licenses from the state of Virginia within one year of hire.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management team, co-workers, employees, departments, governmental entities, and the general public.
* Must possess strong human relations, communications, and mathematical skills to communicate effectively, both orally and written, with all parties involved.
* Ability to analyze situations and data appropriately and adopt or recommend appropriate courses of action.
* Must possess strong organizational, analytical, and prioritization skills to be able to coordinate the activities of subordinates and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Management skills to effectively train and manage staff on policies, procedures and systems.
* Ability to develop, review, and recommend processes and procedures for the assigned area while considering impact on the assigned area, the division, and the organization.
* Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices involving the treatment, production and distribution of surface and well water for a potable water supply.
* Other skills and knowledge that demonstrate the ability to do the job.
*Additional Information:* * This position has direct supervisory responsibility for assigned personnel within the Water Operations Department.
* This position typically requires working Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.
m.
to 4:00 p.
m.
with a thirty (30) minute lunch break.
Shifts may be altered as found necessary.
Weekend and holiday work may be required.
This position is subject to being on-call during the off-hours.
Position is considered essential personnel.
*Working Conditions * _The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands, physical agility, sensory requirements, and environmental exposures required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
_ * Employee sits little of the time and may walk or stand for long periods of time.
* This classification involves frequent physical agility requirements such as climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, repetitive motions, and manual dexterity.
* Sensory requirements include standard vision requirements, ability to express ideas, and ability to hear information at normal spoken word levels.
*Physical Exertion (Pounds) * Up to 10 Frequent Up to 25 Frequent Up to 50 Occasional Up to 100 Seldom 100 or more None *Environmental Exposures * Work near moving mechanical parts Frequent Work in high, precarious places Occasional Toxic or caustic chemicals Occasional Outdoor weather conditions Occasional Extreme Cold, non-weather None Extreme Heat, non-weather None Noise Level Moderate *Employment Eligibility/Work Authorization Requirements:* The BRWA is committed to employing only individuals who are authorized to work in the United States and who comply with applicable immigration, employment law, and criminal background clearance.
As a condition of employment, every individual must provide satisfactory evidence of his or her identity and legal authority to employment.
The Authority is an equal opportunity employer.
*Condition of Employment:* This position serves at the will of the Executive Director.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $27.
20 - $46.
24 per hour Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Referral program * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift Ability to commute/relocate: * Bedford, VA 24523: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: * water: 5 years (Preferred) License/Certification: * Class 2 Operator's license (Required) Work Location: In person
• Phone : NA
• Location : 1723 Falling Creek Rd, Bedford, VA
• Post ID: 9004093561