Job Abstract

The Utility Manager will operate, plan, organize, and review all activities of the County’s water and wastewater plants and will develop procedures, interpret data, create, and implement new operational procedures. This position supervises and participates in a wide range of maintenance, repair, construction activities and operation of the water and sewer utilities and will be required to progress through DPOR licensure up to Class II Water and Class II Wastewater Works.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Serves as Manager and Chief Operator of all County water and wastewater treatment facilities; supervises and engages in the safe and compliant operation, and monitoring, of the County’s water, wastewater treatment facilities, and distribution and collection systems; manages operator’s schedules, reviews time sheets, and coordinates overtime with Director
• Prepares, implements, and ensures adherence to standard operating procedures; writes needed changes to operation and maintenance manuals; supervise, train, instruct and motivate employees
• Responsible for providing and documenting safety training employees
• Ensures appropriate samples are collected and regulatory reporting is completed on time; completes and maintains a variety of records and reports for regulatory agencies and audits documentation
• Maintains appropriate inventories of chemicals, equipment, supplies and personal protective equipment for employees
• Plan, direct, coordinate and perform a variety of maintenance, repair, installation, and construction activities in our scattered water and sewer utility systems

• Performs general and preventive maintenance, reads water meters conducts utility inspections and supervise contractors

Education and Experience:
Education equivalent to an associate degree supplemented with 5 years of water/wastewater operator experience.

Special Qualifications:
Requires Water/Wastewater works Operators licenses within specified time. Must obtain satisfactory results of a criminal history background check; must possess and maintain a valid Virginia driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of the standard methods, materials and equipment employed in water and wastewater treatment, pretreatment, collection and distribution systems and operations
• Considerable knowledge of water/wastewater federal, state, and local standards, regulations, and policies
• Ability to monitor, operate, inspect, maintain and adjust/repair water and wastewater treatment, pretreatment, collection, and distribution systems
• Skilled in the use of water/wastewater equipment and tools
• Ability to supervise and evaluate subordinates
• Thorough knowledge of the provisions of pertinent inspection and safety requirements
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments
• Ability use independent judgment and work with little direct supervision as situations warrant
• Ability to write accurate reports and maintain accurate records

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as heavy. Must be physically able to operate water/wastewater equipment. Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. May occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 125 pounds). May be required to work afterhours, on weekends, or on-call. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate depths. Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate odors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Essential functions are regularly performed at the various water/wastewater facilities. Tasks may risk exposure to chemicals, odors, machinery, wetness, dust, fumes, dirt, vibrations, electricity, driving and confined spaces.

Disclaimer
The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

General Sign-off: The employee is expected to adhere to all County policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to the policies.

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job.

Culpeper County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.