Plant Manager

This position is responsible for managing the operations of East Point Water Treatment Plant. Plans, organizes, and directs all phases of the water treatment process, including disinfection, coagulation, sedimentation, and filtration. Directs and supervises the work of personnel involved in maintaining and repairing water treatment equipment and testing water samples; instructs and trains personnel in correct methods and procedures; establishes work priorities;

monitors work in progress; ensures workers follow safe practices and departmental policies and procedures; evaluates and reviews employee performance. Inspects the operation of the water treatment plant to ensure compliance with standards and proper operation; approves adjustments in treatment; ensures clear-well, tank sites, dams, and pump stations are properly maintained; ensures proper use of chemicals; ensures chemical dosage is in compliance with state guidelines.

Prepares, submits, and maintains accurate reports and records on plant operations; prepares and submits orders for chemicals and supplies; prepares and maintains accurate records on chemical usage, plant pumping, and other purification activities. Performs other related duties as assigned. This position reports to the Water Treatment Plant Superintendent.

Associate degree preferred; five (5) to six (6) years of related supervisory experience;
State of Georgia Class 1 Operator License. State of Georgia Water Distribution Certification must meet MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.

• Knowledge of the operating procedures of East Point Water Treatment Plant.
• Knowledge of the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary for the safe operation of a water treatment plant.
• Knowledge of chemical application in the water treatment process.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic.
• Knowledge of management principles and supervisory practices.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in the planning, directing, and supervising the work of personnel.
• Skill in planning and meeting deadlines.
• Skill in analyzing SCADA system.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and City rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of ongoing development of the water system
• Knowledge of water safety regulations.
• Skill in written and oral communications.
• Skill in enforcing regulations with firmness and tact.
• Ability to interpret and work from technical sketches and blueprints.
• Ability to prepare reports.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other City employees, private contractors, government agencies, and the general public.

Supervisor Controls: The Superintendent assigns work in terms of general goals and policies.

Guidelines: Guidelines include City codes, departmental policies and procedures, EPA and GAEPD drinking water compliance. These guidelines require judgment in determining the processes by which the work is accomplished.

Complexity: The work consists of related administrative and technical support tasks. The variety of tasks and frequent interruptions contribute to the complexity of the work.

Scope and Effect: The purpose of this position is to perform technical and administrative duties associated with ensuring drinking water compliance and plant processes. Successful performance helps ensure safe drinking water for the city.

Personal Contacts: Contacts are typically with co-workers, other City employees, developers, business owners, contractors, plumbers, vendors and the general public.

Purpose of Contacts: Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems and provide services.

Physical Demands: Although some of the work is performed sitting at a desk with intermittent standing, walking and stooping, most is done outside and requires bending, crouching, climbing ladders and frequently lifting light and heavy objects. Must have the ability to lift 50lbs.

Work Environment: Some work is performed in an office, but work is typically performed in outdoors on various water sites where the employee is exposed to inclement weather, dust, confined spaces, dirt, construction machinery and noise.

Supervisory Responsibility: Supervise staff in absence of Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent.