Wastewater Division Chief - EM

Plans, directs, and administers the operation of the County's wastewater division involving the planning, construction, operation, engineering, and repair and maintenance of the wastewater treatment facilities; and performs other related duties as required.

There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Environmental Management - Wastewater Division in Hilo.

(Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range advertised above at which appropriate qualified applicants can be recruited. Starting salary will be based on the qualifications of the person selected.)

The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

• Plans, directs, and administers the County-wide wastewater division including the installation, operation, construction, maintenance, engineering, overhaul, repair, and testing of wastewater treatment and disposal facilities and systems; and sewer installation and connection in compliance with Federal, State, and County regulations.

• Formulates and directs the execution of divisional policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Interprets and implements laws, codes and ordinances, and departmental and administration's policies and regulations relating to wastewater and environmental impact.
• Consults with and advises contractors and engineers in the review, analyses, and interpretation of plans, designs, and specifications for alterations to existing facilities to determine the dependability, adequacy, and feasibility of structures and equipment from an operational standpoint.
• Plans and approves capital improvement projects; and reviews additions, modifications, and over-all needs for effective operation and maintenance.
• Develops and implements new methods and procedures.
• Adapts or alters equipment and appurtenances to obtain economy and optimum utilization of wastewater plant facilities.
• Plans and coordinates divisional programs with those of other County divisions and departments and federal, state, and private agencies.
• Defines objectives and gives technical direction in all phases of activities involving pump stations and treatment plants.
• Conducts feasibility studies and prepares cost estimates for the equipment replacement and capital improvement programs.
• Confers and negotiates with various governmental agencies and private firms for the construction, alteration, operation, and maintenance of plants and facilities.
• Receives and reviews complaints from the public; conducts field investigations when necessary; prepares response or meets with individuals to resolve issues.
• Assigns and reviews the work of subordinates; recommends personnel actions including hiring, promotion, disciplinary actions, and terminations; recommends personnel requirements and staffing for the division.
• Prepares and justifies the division's annual budget requests and program expenditures
  
  And CIP budgets and monitors expenditures.
• Attends conferences and represents the department at council meetings, public hearings, or community organization meetings; maintains effective public relations.
• Keeps updated of the latest developments in wastewater treatment and disposal methods and equipment.
• Operates a vehicle to perform work-related duties.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in mechanical, civil, electrical, marine, sanitary, or chemical engineering (scan and attach a copy of your official college transcript to your application), and
• six (6) years of work experience in a wastewater operation which shall have included the construction, installation,…