KEY POSITION PRIORITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

¨ Develop and institute a formal training plan to ensure new employees learn a prescribed set of skills on a set schedule (30, 60, 90 day or set number of months).

¨ Develop a mission statement for the Wastewater Division..

¨ Annually set goals for the Division.

¨ Monthly meetings to communicate upcoming work and how it fits with the division’s goals and mission.  Communicate work-related matters as well as employee needs.

¨ Work with employees and Human Resources to create development plans.

¨ Create on-going schedule of facility-level duties to be performed daily/weekly/monthly/seasonally and by whom (to eliminate any confusion).

¨ Engage in communication throughout Division.

¨ Create and implement training plans for new employees.  Create and implement leadership and workload planning for individuals and the team.

¨ Provide professional advice on issues.  Make recommendations to department director to ensure proper and efficient operation of the division.

¨ Develop and maintain qualified staff to ensure  division activities and processes are operated at maximum efficiency.

¨ Manage, supervise and direct the activities of assigned staff and functions.

¨ Assures adequate planning for the division to provide proper and efficient operations and comply with government agency regulations. Respond to future growth needs, including goal setting and objective management.

¨ Ensure that all required testing of wastewater influent and effluent are performed successfully.

¨ Communicates plans, policies and procedures to staff and the general public.  Respond to inquiries, complaints and requests for information from citizens, employees and other agencies.

¨ Review plans and specifications for contract work and inspects work performed for compliance to standards.

¨ Develop and implement policies, procedures and standards for efficient and effective operation and maintenance of operations.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED; five years of progressively responsible experience in wastewater treatment operations, including two years of supervisory or lead experience.  Completion of college-level courses in sanitary, environmental science, civil or chemical engineering preferred.  Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.  Colorado Drivers License A or B CDL Drivers License preferred.  State of Colorado Class A Wastewater Plant Operator’s license.  Possession of or the ability to obtain a State of Colorado Class II Wastewater Collections Certificate within one year of employment.