Water Plant Assistant Manager
$100,000–$100,000 year
On-siteBurlington, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Oversee treatment, collection, and daily operations of plant facilities in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. Plan work and equipment schedules, conduct daily inspections of wells, pumps, tanks, and chemical systems, and maintain distribution systems including hydrants and valves. Ensure compliance through regular operational testing and meticulous record keeping while verifying SCADA systems are operational. Act as a technical resource for field personnel, review completed work, and participate in departmental meetings. Maintain a safe work environment and ensure all equipment functions properly. Requires NJ T-3 and W-2 licenses, security clearance, and a valid driver's license.
Required Qualifications
- Five years of experience in water plant operations
- Three years in a supervisory role
- Knowledge and understanding of applicable water regulations
- Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices and techniques
- Familiarity with Federal, State and Local Rules and Regulations pertaining to public water systems
- Skill in estimating time and materials common to the trade
- Ability to develop capital projects to improve plant operations and treatment methods and equipment
- Supervisory skills to hire qualified employees, provide for their professional development, administer performance management and disciplinary processes effectively, and address employee relations appropriately
- Ability to effectively supervise and develop assigned team to meet production/service goals while adhering to safety policies and rules
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to make presentations and respond to inquiries by senior management, customers and/or employees
- Demonstrated leadership, organizational, reasoning, problem solving and analytical skills
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Human relation skills to build effective relationships with team, customers and public
- Advanced computer literacy including knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software
- Knowledge of business English including vocabulary, spelling, and correct grammatical usage and punctuation
- Mathematical skills to include the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
- Ability to establish priorities and solve a wide range of business, operational and strategic management problems
- Flexibility to respond to changing work priorities and handle numerous projects at the same time
- Public Water Treatment System NJ T-3 license
- Public Water Distribution System NJ W-2 license
- Fed Security Clearance
- Valid Driver's License
- Ability to lift materials up to 35 pounds
- Ability to climb ladders
Additional Requirements
- Public Water Treatment System NJ T-3 (Required)
- Public Water Distribution System NJ W-2 (Required)
- Fed Security Clearance
- Valid Driver's License
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