Johnson County Wastewater · 1 week ago
Assistant Director of O&M - Treatment (Manager VI)
Olathe, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expJohnson County Wastewater is looking for qualified candidates to fill the position of Assistant Director of Operations and Maintenance. This role oversees and manages the overall operations and maintenance of wastewater plants and pump stations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and effectively managing resources and budgets.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Independently leads and oversees the JCW Treatment maintenance and operations programs to ensure compliance with State and Federal requirements, including NPDES (National Pollution Discharge Elimination System) permits, 40 CFR 503 regulations (Land Application of Biosolids), Stormwater Pollution Prevention Programs, air regulations and permitting. Facilitates the management of our average daily flow of 65 Million Gallons a Day (MGD) from our 6 wastewater treatment facilities and 32 pump stations across the service area. Determines proper resources are needed to meet State and Federal requirements. In collaboration with the Director of O&M and Operations Engineering provides guidance and direction for operations/maintenance decisions, process changes, and set point modifications. Actively monitors and advises initiatives through the Facility Asset Management Program (FAMP). Researches best practices for asset management, innovative technology strategies, and key performance indicators (KPIs). Provides input on section training needs and assists development of training program
Directly manages a $44 million operating budget to meet treatment permit guidelines. Provides oversight on purchases and ensures compliance with purchasing procedures and policies. Approves purchase requisitions and expenses of subordinates. Prioritizes expenditures and forecasts fleet vehicle needs and expenses based on divisional objectives. Provides input for annual budget and future capital expenditures. Prioritizes expenses and makes purchasing decisions with subordinates. Ensures resources are purchased in a timely manner
Supervises Superintendents to maximize productivity, facilitates achievement of group and department goals, and encourages continuous improvement in processes; conducts performance reviews and development plans of team members; conducts and/or supports technical job-related training programs for the operations group in a classroom format, in addition to on the job training for team members. Assists in leadership of operations teams, uses Leadership Empowers All People (LEAP) principals, initiates QII time with team, enforces county policy and procedures, and help prioritize growth and development of O&M teams
Oversees maintenance of our treatment facilities, establishes best practices with treatment plant superintendent, and provides direction on contractor or in-house maintenance programs. Coordinates and streamlines FAMP program activities, establishes iniatives, evaluates KPI's, develops forward thinking strategies for our operations team. Ensures that Section is meeting FAMP goals. Evaluate effectiveness of CMMS, recommends changes to FAMP team, and develops program iniatives that align with overall goals of the O&M division
Serves as a resource to internal and external stakeholders; networks with professionals through involvement in professional organizations, participate in professional and leadership growth & development, includes attending and speaking at technical/professional association conferences
Compiles activity reports; monthly and annually. Evaluates KPI's and makes recommendation on resources. Reviews information provided by plant staff. Monitors and interprets process control data. Compiles and submits the Biosolids Annual Report (NPDES Form 6100-035) to the EPA.Participates in JCW’s planning processes. Determines short-term needs and provides input for Section’s long-term capital improvement plans and long-term maintenance & operations plan. Meets with consultants and engineering staff. Advises engineering on operations staff preferences and which processes and equipment need to be evaluated for projects in conceptual or detailed design
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Public Administration, or related field of study
Ten years of advanced secondary wastewater treatment and/or collections experience
Seven years of supervisory and management experience
Seven years budget development, monitoring and/or management experience
Must pass a thorough criminal history screening
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Kansas Class 4 Operator's within 12 months of hire
Experience may be substituted for degree
Education may be substituted for experience
Preferred
Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Public Administration, or related field of study
Certified Public Manager certification
Benefits
Wonderful benefits
Retirement plans
Wellness incentives
Great organizational culture
Company
Johnson County Wastewater
Johnson County Wastewater (JCW) is responsible for the safe collection, transportation and treatment of wastewater generated by our community.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase