Water Fitration Administrator- Sanford location

Position:          Water Filtration Administrator, Sanford

Salary:            $85,684.00 (DOQ) per year, earned & paid on a bi-weekly basis

Closing Date:   Open until Filled                   

TriRiver Water is the name and brand by which the City of Sanford will provide water and sewer utility services on a regional basis. TriRiver will deliver high-quality water and wastewater services that not only cater to the needs of the present, but also the demands of the future. Through our extensive infrastructure, professional expertise, and innovative strategies, we will secure and foster the region’s sustained growth and improved quality of life.

The recent merger by the City of Sanford will significantly expand our reach and influence in the industry. The Water Filtration Administer will work with City of Sanford customers to perform the following duties:

Planning, organizing and directing water filtration; ensuring compliance with regulatory agency requirements; maintaining records and files; preparing reports.

• Manages the operations of water filtration plant including the planning, organizing, observing and coordinating activities of assigned staff; makes routine inspections of all facilities.
• Oversees the recruitment and selection of division personnel; recommends candidates for hire; assigns, directs, trains and inspects the work of staff; rewards, disciplines, coaches, counsels and evaluates staff performance, and reviews evaluations submitted by subordinate supervisors on assigned personnel; reviews time and attendance records; develops staff schedules; recommends transfers, promotions, suspensions, terminations, and demotions.
• Acts as the Operator in Responsible Charge for the water filtration facility.
• Acts as the Operator in Responsible Charge for the NPDES permit.
• Reviews daily logs; prepares reports on plant filtration activities; reviews maintenance records.
• Develops division operating and capital budgets; monitors expenditures; oversees the purchase of all division equipment and supplies; develops policies and procedures.
• Analyzes laboratory data and adjusts operational parameters to improve plant efficiency.
• Prepares a variety of reports for regulatory agencies concerning filtration operations; prepares reports for supervisor; maintains records and files; prepares and distributes annual water quality report, and public announcements.
• Receives and responds to customer complaints.
• Directs the maintenance and repair of plant equipment; schedules contract work, as necessary.
• Enforces safety and other procedures and regulations; ensures compliance with permit requirements.
• Works closely with regulatory agency representatives to ensure compliance with State and Federal rules and regulations.
• Conducts plant tours; makes presentations to public groups as requested; performs related tasks as required.

We are looking for a detailed individual with comprehensive knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques for operating a water production system, water utility operations, applicable State and Federal rules and regulations pertaining to the production of potable water, and in interpreting them, reading and interpreting various manuals; thorough knowledge in reading and interpreting diagrams, maps and policies and procedures; comprehensive knowledge in preparing detailed, complex technical reports and related documents, use of standard office equipment and related software; thorough knowledge in the operation of equipment associated with the position, use of programmable logic controllers; comprehensive knowledge in the use of CMMS software and remote telemetry systems; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates, communicate effectively in oral and written forms, make mathematic computations, compute rates, ratios, and percentages, compute complex chemical dosages, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, regulatory agency representatives, customers and the general public. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in biology, chemistry, environmental science or related field and considerable experience in water filtration plant operations. Possession of a valid NC driver’s license upon hire. Possession of North Carolina Class “A” Surface Water Treatment Operator and Grade I Physical/Chemical Wastewater Operator certifications upon hire. Must meet and maintain all certification, license and training requirements for position.