Assistant Facility District Manager


Job Details

SC PAY GRADE: 19

ASSISTANT FACILITY DISTRICT MANAGER

DUTIES AND FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

Assists the Facility District Manager(s) in the management of the overall operation and

maintenance of the wastewater treatment system and serves as the Facility District Manager in

his/her absence. This position is considered essential and may be subject to emergency call-in to

include holiday and weekends as well as participation in the twenty-four (24) hour on-call

rotating schedule. Work is performed under the general direction of the Facility District

Manager.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Assists in planning, prioritizing, assigning, and reviewing the work of staff responsible for

providing operation and maintenance of the County's wastewater treatment and biosolids

facilities; assists in the preparation of reports for local, state and federal agencies, including the

monthly discharge report (DMR); assists in establishing schedules and methods for biosolid

production, provides equipment maintenance, and repair services; coordinates the removal of the

final biosolids product; coordinates and schedules the pickup and delivery of Class B cake from

other county facilities and their partners; orders chemicals, sanitation and lab supplies;

participates in the selection of technical staff; provides or coordinates staff training; establishes

schedules and methods for providing equipment maintenance and repair services; ensures the

adherence to safe work practices by personnel; attends and participates in professional group

meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field wastewater treatment; works

with general public and outside contractors; assists with preparation of annual operations and

maintenance budget; performs personnel evaluations; performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Strong knowledge of the materials, methods, and equipment used in the operation, maintenance

and repair of a wide variety of equipment associated with wastewater collection, distribution and

treatment systems; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, department

heads, coworkers and the general public; ability to supervise and participate in the operation and

maintenance of systems; ability to train assigned personnel; ability to supervise personnel which

includes planning, assigning, reviewing and evaluating the work of others; ability to understand

flow diagrams, hydraulic profiles, blueprints and operating manuals; knowledge of the

occupational hazards connected with wastewater facilities; ability to handle hazardous and

combustible materials safely; ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and

utility systems as-built; performs responsible and difficult work involving the use of independent

judgment and personal initiative.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum High School Diploma or GED, minimum of five (5) years' experience in wastewater

operations or any equivalent combination of experience, education or training directly related to

the required knowledge, skills and abilities; minimum of a Level 3 Wastewater Operators

license; excellent customer service and organizational skills; excellent verbal and written

communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Work, Excel); supervisory

experience required to include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others;

experience with a union environment is preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Direct Deposit Required

* Pre-Employment Background Screening

* Possession of a valid driver's license

Revised 2/2024

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Posting Start : 02/15/2024

Posting End : 12/31/9999

Details : Pay Grades





 Sussex County, DE

 06/01/2024

 All cities,DE