Starting salary range is $99,848.45- $121,366.41 a year per the Professional Management Association (PMA) Working Agreement.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSTHE INTENT OF THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS TO PROVIDE A REPRESENTATIVE SUMMARY OF THE MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES PERFORMED BY EMPLOYEES IN THIS JOB. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUESTED TO PERFORM JOB-RELATED TASKS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY PRESENTED IN THIS DESCRIPTION.

1. Oversees operation of wastewater treatment components and staff. Develops operational policies and procedures. Responsible for assuring the wastewater treatment facility operates efficiently and provides a consistent high level of service for the municipality.
2. Exercises sound judgment in decisions related to treatment facility operations to avoid compliance; regulatory and other legal repercussions for the City. Adjusts daily and routine operations for changes in treatment needs, managerial or regulatory requirements. Studies operational trends to evaluate options for improved performance.
3. Reviews state and federal wastewater treatment regulations. Informs responsible officials of treatment methods, compliance standards and deadlines. Compiles and submits required daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports as required by wastewater regulators or Supervisor.
4. Administers employee training related to wastewater treatment, operation and maintenance, enforces all regulations, laws and applicable rules related to these items. Advises operating personnel of the treatment results achieved.
5. Performs administrative duties for division; prepares bid documents; maintains records and data; develops record and report forms; compiles information; prepares and submits monthly reports according to city, state, and federal requirements. Reviews annual budget, tracks budget expenditures and provides recommendations for future budgets. Regulatory reporting requires incumbent to assure through signature that information collected is to the best of their knowledge complete and accurate and is required to meet certain regulatory guidelines, rules and laws established through the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Service and the US Environmental Protection Agency.
6. Takes or directs staff to collect wastewater samples throughout the treatment system. Tests samples to determine their regulated content and the required corrective actions to maintain compliance. Maintains sample, test results and recommendations. Records and informs operating managers of their findings and recommendations.
7. Investigates and/or assists in the investigation into treatment concerns and advises responsible officials of issues, investigation results and recommended courses of action; if any. Appropriately summarizes the findings.
8. Corresponds with customers, municipal, state, and federal officials and consultants regarding regulatory requirements related to wastewater treatment.
9. Orders and maintains adequate inventory and proper storage of equipment and supplies.
10. Maintains daily logs and monitoring equipment necessary to manage wastewater treatment resources and quality to the highest standards.
11. Works on special projects and pilot projects in an effort to enhance operations; works with engineering firms on studies and other appropriate measures to improve and protect water quality.
    12.Assists the City Engineer or their designee in the development and implementation of policies related to wastewater treatment.
12. Develops and oversees the implementation of standard operating procedures.
13. Manages and assists with the implementation of the City’s Industrial User Program. Receives and reviews new and renewal permit applications. Develops and submits for approval permits to Supervisor. Maintains records (including inspections) and regulatory compliance information related to the program.
14. Assists the engineering group with planning; development and implementation of design and construction projects at the wastewater treatment facilities. Integrates facilities master plan projects into proposed work and prepares for funding in advance through the City’s Capital Improvement Plan process.
15. Is on call for emergencies 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
16. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.