Essential Functions: • Manage or assist in managing the daily operational activities of a major wastewater treatment plant or a number of smaller wastewater treatment plants; control quality of wastewater discharges and wastewater treatment processes. • Responsible for regulatory permit compliance and interaction with the regulatory agencies. • Directs, develops and motivates staff to meet objectives that assist in achieving the District’s strategic business plan; assist with the planning, staffing and organizing the operational activities and functions of a wastewater treatment plant. • Assign and supervise the work of personnel; help manage employee performance against operational and maintenance goals. • Work to maintain a safe work environment to assure compliance with the District’s Health & Safety programs. • Supervise planning and scheduling and developing a long range maintenance schedule. • Work with Engineering Department to plan and initiate projects to maintain, upgrade, and improve facilities; develop preventive and corrective maintenance programs. • Work with consultants and contractors on design and construction projects. • Interact with public by addressing concerns and complaints; budget preparation and monitor budget throughout the fiscal year. • Maintain records and prepare reports. • Assist in establishing and administering District policies. • Train and/or supervise training program for personnel. • Requisition parts and supplies and other material necessary for operations and maintenance. Additional Responsibilities: • Perform related work as required or delegated by supervisor. Training & Experience: • Graduation from an accredited college or university with Bachelor's of Science in engineering or related degree. • Four years of progressively responsible experience in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant or equivalent relevant experience. • Professional Engineering license preferred. Desirable Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: • Thorough knowledge of the chemical, physical and biological processes involved in the treatment of wastewater. • Thorough knowledge of the machinery, equipment, materials and operating practices of a modern wastewater treatment plant. • Considerable knowledge of hydraulics and physics. • Considerable knowledge of policies and procedures for operating, monitoring and evaluating departmental activities. • Considerable skill in planning and supervising the work of others. • Considerable skill in maintaining a safe work environment while complying with established safety standards. • Considerable skill in managing/coordinating work with contractors and vendors. • Skill in conducting research and performing investigations. • Considerable skill in forming and maintaining effective working relationships with governmental and industrial officials. • Considerable skill in keeping records and preparing reports. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: • Must possess valid driver's license issued by the state in which the employee resides. • Pursuant to MSD's "Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures," this position has been designated as safety sensitive, and candidate must pass a Non-D.O.T. Drug Test for this position. Employees occupying this position are not subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations. • Employees of MSD must have a meets expectations. Physical Demands • Stationary Position: Occasionally • Move/Traverse: Occasionally • Stationary Position/Seated: Constantly • Transport/Lifting: Rarely • Transport/Carrying: Rarely • Exerting Force/Pushing: Rarely • Exerting Force/Pulling: Rarely • Ascend/Descend: Rarely • Balancing: Rarely • Position Self/Stooping: Rarely • Position Self/Kneeling: Rarely • Position Self/Crouching: Rarely • Position Self/Crawling: Rarely • Reaching: Rarely • Handling: Occasionally • Grasping: Occasionally • Feeling: Rarely • Communicate/Talking: Constantly • Communicate/Hearing: Constantly • Repetitive Motions: Frequently • Coordination: Frequently Work Environment • Extreme cold: Rarely • Extreme heat: Rarely • Humidity: Rarely • Wet: Rarely • Noise: Occasionally • Hazards: Rarely • Temperature Change: Rarely • Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely • Vibration: Rarely