Director of Wastewater Utilities Department - Abington Township

Abington Township, PA, USA

Full Time

9/11/26

The Abington Township Wastewater Utilities Department is responsible for the continuous safe, environmentally protective and financially stable operation of Abington Wastewater Treatment Plant, the sanitary sewer collection system, in accordance with PaDEP and U.S EPA permits and regulations. Abington Township sanitary sewers are divided into three areas. Abington owns and operates a wastewater treatment plant located on Fitzwatertown Road, which receives flows from the western third of the township.

The areas east of Edge Hill Road are conveyed directly to the Philadelphia Water Department's (PWD) Pennypack interceptor sanitary sewer system and the southern areas of the township flow into the Cheltenham Township interceptor system, which is then conveyed to PWD for treatment.

The primary purpose of this position is to supervise staff and to perform a variety of complex and technical functions, which allows the Wastewater Utilities Department to provide all property owners with continuous, reliable service while complying with the ordinances and other laws of the Township and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. To regulate the various biological, chemical, physical and electrical processes of the wastewater treatment facility’s systems to maintain and ensure that all features of the plant are functioning at their maximum efficiency so that the treated effluent meets all National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), PaDEP, EPA and Delaware River Basin Commission permit requirements.

Collection system with pump stations routine and emergency operation, maintenance and capital planning. Flow metering at open channels and pump stations data compilations, summary and report preparation. Supervises and directs the Treatment Plant and Collections System Operators and Maintenance staff to complete routine and project assignments and capital planning along with coordinating emergencies at any time and on any day.

Work is performed under general supervision of the Township Manager. Supervision is exercised over the Chief Operator, the Collection System Foreman, and the Facilities Capital Asset Supervisor. All work is completed in accordance with Township of Abington’s ordinances, policies, procedures, practices, and other laws of the Township, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Federal Government.

High School diploma required; with a science, biology, engineering or chemistry degree preferred with knowledge and general rules of municipal procedures. Director will be designated the Responsible Operator in Charge and must be an appropriately certified operator for the Abington Treatment Plant and must possess a current Pennsylvania Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's certificate grade B-1 or higher. Director must continually maintain their operator’s license by taking and passing continuing education courses associated with the wastewater industry and renew their license at the required frequency and not violate ethical standards provided in current Pennsylvania operator regulations.

Make mathematical computations. Exercise independent thought and action within the scope of specific assignments. Comprehend and make inferences and conclusions from written materials. Ability to read and understand technical manuals written in English. (see full job description for all requirements)

Salary will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Abington Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.