Classified Ad Title:
Senior Manager of Operations & Maintenance

Post Date
10/23/2018

Expiration Date
1/21/2019

Details:
Description
The second managerial level. It is a two level series which is differentiated based on the size and complexity of the operations to which it is assigned. The higher level class works under administrative direction in a large and/or complex department & requires extensive knowledge of management principles/ techniques, supervisory principles/techniques & public relations in order to plan, direct & coordinate activities of multiple (i.e., two or more), major sections or divisions, with each section headed by subordinate managerial and or supervisory personnel & having different functions, & supervise lower-level section supervisors.

CLASSIFICATION STATUS:
This position is unclassified under ORC 124.11(A) (3b). An unclassified employee is not included in the classified service, is exempt from all required examinations and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

Duties/Responsibilities
(These duties are illustrative only. Incumbents may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.)
Directs management staff for all Operations and Maintenance divisions(e.g. Water Resources Reclamation & Treatment, Central & Vehicle Maintenance, Laboratory, Utilities Management; and Water Supply & Treatment); assigns responsibilities & monitors work quality;; interviews prospective employees; recommends hiring, removal & disciplinary actions; approves employee overtime & leave requests; evaluates subordinate personnel; reviews employee conduct for compliance with policies and procedures; counsels supervisory employees on policies & procedures, ethics & conduct; provides direction to staff on various issues (e.g., staffing & purchasing), setting priorities on required action items; assesses employee training needs & arranges necessary training sessions; participates in union negotiations as a member of management team; relays information regarding contract obligations to bargaining unit employees & other members of management.

Gathers, collates & evaluates information pertaining to the operation of the Department: makes determinations of impact on County & environment; monitors budget control throughout divisions to ensure compliance with budgetary constraints & prudent allocations of funds.

Conducts meetings with engineering consultants & construction contractors: provides direction to consultants & contractors on County projects, keeping track of progress schedules; reviews & evaluates work in progress & at completion to insure compliance with specifications; meets with representatives of the Office of Personnel to discuss employee conduct, internal investigations & discipline issues; represents the Department with local government, professional organizations & citizen groups, addressing concerns pertaining to water, sewer & environmental issues within the County.

Plans & facilitates supervisory staff meetings, both individually & as a group: provides pertinent information to staff regarding upcoming & current projects status, new policies & procedures, & personnel related issues; facilitates safety committee meetings.

Manages the Department's Municipal/Industrial Pretreatment Program; evaluates industry compliance reports; creates and issues correspondence pertaining to violations; prepares permits; coordinates with OEPA for regulatory compliance.

Performs miscellaneous duties: reads publications relating to water, wastewater & waste management to determine if information would be beneficial to operation of Department; attends various training courses & seminars to enhance understanding of water/wastewater operations, safety concerns & management skills.

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of undergraduate core program in business or public administration or closely related area; 5 yrs. exp. in business or public administration with 36 mos. of progressively responsible managerial and supervisory experience.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the education and/or experience required. Education and Experience may not be substituted for mandated licensure/certification.

POSITION SPECIFIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid Ohio Driver's License.
Class III Wastewater Operator Certification Required
*Class IV Wastewater Operator Certification required; or agreement to attain a Class IV Wastewater Operator Certification within 24 months after eligibility and OEPA Approval is acceptable in lieu of a Class IV Operator Certification.

Water Operator III Certification is preferred

Supplemental Information
(These duties are illustrative only. Incumbents may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.)
Plans, directs & coordinates all activities of major division or multiple (i.e., two or more) sections, with each section headed by subordinate supervisory & monitors staff activities.

Plans, directs & coordinates personnel (e.g., reviews performance, conducts investigations, initiates and effectively recommends disciplinary action) & fiscal activities (e.g., develop/update capital improvement plan, develop/update equipment replacement schedule); develops & monitors budget; approves expenditures; administers recruitment, placement, classification & employee relations for division or multiple sections.

Analyzes (e.g., collects/analyzes data on various business functions, produces reports on business operations, develops efficiency measures) & develops policies & procedures of major division or sections; establishes goals & objectives. Maintains liaison with public officials, private agencies & general public; explains policies & programs; responds to telephone & written inquiries & complaints.

Comments:
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Employer:
Greene County