Operations Manager - Franklin Township Sewerage Authority Job Newark area,New Jersey USA,Management

Position: Operations Manager - Franklin Township Sewerage Authority.

Operations Manager – Franklin Township Sewerage Authority

We are seeking a qualified candidate to fill a full‑time position at our facility located at 70 Commerce Drive, Somerset, NJ 08873. The Operations Manager reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for all activities required to operate and maintain the existing sewer collection facilities. The Operations Manager is also responsible for operating and maintaining the system in a manner that protects public health and the environment.

Conduct inspections of the facilities and collection system to prepare weekly reports for the Executive Director indicating the condition of the system, areas of needed repairs or improvements, scheduling recommendations, and the current status of authorized repairs and improvements.

Meet formally each week with the Executive Director to report accomplishments of the previous week and recommend the work to be done in the ensuing two‑week period.

Prepare, as necessary, requisitions for needed materials and equipment for approval by the Executive Director.

Ensure that work assigned by the Executive Director is progressing smoothly and efficiently.

Inspect, direct and supervise the activities of sewer maintenance workers.

Submit an annual Department budget recommendation to the Executive Director.

Monitor expenses, purchases, labor costs and overtime.

Schedule safety trainings and ensure the trainings are up to date in accordance with the State requirements.

Recommend to the Executive Director the number and types of positions required to properly accomplish field activities.

Provide hands‑on training to all field personnel in the proper operation and management in all aspects of the activities needed to perform their duties.

Perform written annual reviews of all Foreman (or other subordinate management) for review by the Executive Director. Perform more frequent reviews when requested by the Executive Director.

Recommend, when appropriate, any promotion or disciplinary actions to the Executive Director.

Cooperate with the Administrative Manager in furnishing payroll, billing, and other routine administrative information.

Cooperate with the Staff Engineer in providing information to help him or her to perform their duties.

Maintain records of complaints, work orders, and activities related to an operational nature.

Prepare monthly reports of all operation activities to the Executive Director.

Perform other related duties as requested by the Executive Director.

Perform all the duties required by the NJDEP as the Licensed Collection System Operator for the Authority.

Attend meetings as directed by the Executive Director which include the monthly Board meetings.

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma
Five years’ experience in supervisory and/or professional management within a wastewater collection system of similar size or larger
Experience with backhoe, front end loader and other earth moving heavy equipment
CDL
C4 license

Reporting and Hours

Reports to:

Executive Director / Special Project Manager.

Hours:

6:30 AM – 2:30 PM (In person, non‑remote).

Salary and Benefits

Salary range: $ – $ annually. Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Prescription, Vision, Pension, Life Insurance, Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability, Vacation, Sick, Personal and Paid Holidays.

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