Winchester Municipal Utilities, Winchester, Kentucky is accepting applications for the position of Director of Engineering and Operations.
The Director of Engineering and Operations reports to the General Manager.
*Essential Functions:*
* Provides supervision for the daily operations of Solid Waste Collection/Disposal, Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Wastewater Treatment, Wastewater Collection/Lift Stations, and Maintenance departments.
*Specific Responsibilities*
* Promotes the maintenance of a safe, accident free, and healthy work environment.
* Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
* Monitors the activities of treatment plants, booster pump stations, SCADA systems, lift stations, laboratory, water and sewer maintenance and repair crews.
* Maintains all areas of operation to meet all local, state and federal standards.
* Promotes harmony among workers and resolves grievances.
* Maintains the EPA Consent Decree Programs
* Performs employee evaluations, recommends hiring and discharge to the General Manager.
* Assists each department of responsibility with annual budget and monitor expenditures to ensure compliance with the budget.
* Coordinates submittal of state discharge permits, monthly operating reports, discharge monitoring reports; gathers data as required.
* Attends WMU Commission Meetings and, at times, attendance to public meetings, City Commission & Fiscal Court meetings, and other related meetings.
* On call on a twenty-four (24) hour basis.
* Performs other related duties as required.
*Qualifications*
* One or more of the following licenses are preferred: State of Kentucky Class III Water Operator or Distribution certification; Class III Wastewater Operator or Collection System Certification
* Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of water treatment & distribution operations, wastewater treatment & collections operations, solid waste operations and vehicle maintenance.
* Five years’ experience in supervision and training with eight years related work experience.
Education may substitute for the required experience.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality, prioritize, communicate, identify & resolve problems and manage work effectively.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
* Ability to effectively transact with members of the public.
* Ability to effectively negotiate, execute and manage professional service contracts / agreements on behalf of WMU.
* Proficient in computer usage and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
* Maintain a valid Kentucky driver's license.
* Minimum education is a high school diploma or equivalent.
*Physical Demands*
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms.
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.
00 - $70,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* On call
* Weekend availability
Experience:
* Management: 5 years (Preferred)
* Utility: 10 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple locations
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