Description

About the Role:
This is a leadership position and will serve on the Operations and Maintenance Leadership team. This team is responsible for the strategic planning of the section, developing leadership skills among our supervisors, providing growth opportunities for our staff, and implementing metrics to deliver key performance measures that contribute to the overall growth and success of WTD Operations and Maintenance.   

In this role, the successful candidate will apply their skillset in the areas of planning, coordination, scope, budget, schedule management, monitoring and control, and reporting in the maintenance and development of the conveyance system.    

Assign key staff to represent operations in project teams composed of internal and external subject matter experts from a broad range of disciplines including engineering, project planning & delivery, and operations & maintenance staff through design and construction.  

Work with Human Resources to address staffing needs and work through personnel issues.  You will also oversee employee development, performance management, discipline, and the hiring and selection process. Participate in the development and implementation of staff models and performance standards.

Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing:

Provide leadership to the West Point Treatment Plant Operations and Maintenance team, participating in the development and implementation of the strategic direction of the section, developing and motivating staff, setting team goals, organizing and delegating tasks, and effectively communicating across O&M teams
Support WTD's Capital Improvement Program by assisting the operations section manager in the daily operation of wastewater treatment facilities and supporting facilities and maintenance, including providing planning, analytical and project management support for assigned work and projects
Assist and participate in the development and monitoring of the section’s annual budget
Represent the section in the planning and implementation of programs for maintaining the assets of surface water, storm water and wastewater treatment and conveyance systems
Investigate human resources issues and conduct fact-findings hearings in disciplinary matters; make recommendations to management on resolution of issues. Provide management support, problem solving and conflict resolution to collective bargaining and labor and employee relations processes

Requirements

Qualifications You Bring:

• Experience in leading teams that includes skills in team building, building consensus and working effectively with a diverse team
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment and conveyance systems, including the regulations and requirements as they relate to operation and maintenance of these facilities
• Some knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering and systems operation
• Knowledge of budget techniques and principles
• Knowledge of project management principles and techniques
• Knowledge of labor relations principles, practices, and techniques
• Skill in writing and communicating technical and non-technical information; Skill in reading and interpreting technical information and making presentations to non-technical and technical audiences
• Knowledge of current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting the wastewater treatment industry

Required Licenses:

Current Washington State Group IV Wastewater Operator’s certificate. (Reciprocal licenses will be considered)
Washington State Driver’s License

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:

• Previous management to supervisory experience
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams, including union-represented employees
• Experience aligning operations with organizational goals and environmental sustainability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public presentations
• Experience with performance management, coaching, and workforce development
• Demonstrated experience with SCADA systems and process automation, preventive and predictive maintenance programs, regulatory compliance (e.g., NPDES permits, EPA/State reporting, emergency response and disaster preparedness, budget development and capital improvement planning