Water Treatment Plant Chief Operator

The City of Roxboro (8,200) currently has an opening for a Water Plant Chief Operator.  Roxboro is situated in Person County, which is located near the Virginia border and just a short drive from Raleigh, Durham, and Greensboro.

An employee in this class supervises the total operation of a water treatment plant for the City assuring coverage twenty-four/seven. Work involves supervision of the laboratory, maintenance, operational staff, and the Lake Warden, purchasing parts and supplies, distributing and reviewing work, and personnel management duties including participating in hiring, performance evaluation, coaching, and safety. The employee assists the Water Treatment Plant Superintendent as backup ORC including responsibility to the State and EPA for compliance with rules and regulations including allowable discharges, limits, standards, and quality of water and is subject to fines and higher level penalties. The employee is subject to hazards associated with mechanical and electrical equipment including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme temperatures, and exposure to hazards such as loud noises, proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, and oils; the position is considered a safety sensitive role. The employee may be required to wear a respirator and work in close quarters. Work is performed under supervision of the Water Treatment Plant Superintendent and is evaluated through conferences, observation, review of records and reports and quality of water produced.

Special Requirement:

• Possession of a Grade A (water) certificate from the State of North Carolina.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.