Water Production Manager

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　　Water Production Manager

　　Salary

　　$80,451.00 - $130,837.00 Annually

　　Location

　　Norfolk, VA

　　Job Type

　　Unclassified

　　Job Number

　　011805

　　Department

　　Utilities

　　Division

　　Water Production

　　Opening Date

　　02/20/2024

　　Closing Date

　　3/12/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

　　Description

　　Benefits

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　　Description

　　The City of Norfolk's Department of Utilities is seeking a highly responsible and experienced professional for the position of Water Production Manager. This person is responsible for managing and directing the daily operations of the water treatment facilities, involving the leadership of workforce of approximately 100 employees.

　　Essential Functions

　　Provides oversight and direction of complex technical and operational functions of two water treatment plants, solids handling facilities, raw water pump stations, and pipelines within the Water Production division.

　　Provides leadership in the daily operation of divisional facilities, including development of technical solutions to various problems, and implementation of policies, procedures, and conducting performance measures.

　　Performs budgetary duties to include the development of the divisional operating budget of approximately $22 million dollars, reviews/oversees expenditures, purchases, service procurement, and status reports.

　　Manages and monitors work performance to include hiring, disciplinary actions, performance reviews, evaluating program/work objectives and effectiveness, and realigning work and staffing assignments.

　　Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, coordinates maintenance activities of all Water Production facilities, inspects facilities, and discuss safety issues and resolutions.

　　Responsible for all security measures for Water Production facilities, including inspection of security components, security training for personnel, and monitoring threat levels.

　　Participates with other senior managers to conduct strategic level planning for the Department of Utilities including water sales contract development, major project planning and implementation, emergency response planning, and anticipation of future challenges with solutions.

　　Responsible for representing the Department of Utilities in coordination meeting with wholesale customers (Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, and the US Navy).

　　Establishes and maintains a work environment reflective of high accountability, dependability, quality efficiency, collaborative team building and subordinate development.

　　Requires effective writing and public speaking skills for delivering information to City employees and senior staff.

　　Requires the ability to use office equipment including microcomputers.

　　Requires the ability to manage a diverse organization in a technical environment.

　　Climbs ladders and stairs; bends, pushes, pulls, stoops and lifts up to 25 lbs.; requires ability to access construction sites.

　　Must possess a valid Driver’s License.

　　Valid Virginia Class I Waterworks License preferred.

　　Education/Experience

　　Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related scientific field and at least five years of experience in water treatment management and supervision required. Valid Driver's License required. Class I Waterworks License is preferred.

　　Additional Information & Requirements

　　Valid Driver’s License required.

　　Work Hours: Monday - Thursday; 6:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

　　Work Location: Moore's Bridges Water Treatment Plant, 6040 Waterworks Road, Norfolk, VA

　　This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus.

　　This position is designated as an Essential position which means you may be required to work extended, rotating, after hours, nights and/or weekends in response to emergencies and severe weather.

　　Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.

　　Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.

　　Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

　　Retirement

　　If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

　　If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

　　The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

　　NOTE:

　　The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

　　Non-City

　　Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

　　01

　　The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

　　I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

　　02

　　If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."

　　03

　　Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related scientific field?

　　Yes

　　No

　　04

　　Do you have at least five years of experience in water treatment management?

　　Yes

　　No

　　05

　　If so, please briefly discuss your experience in water treatment management?

　　06

　　Do you hold a valid Virginia Class I Waterworks License?

　　Yes

　　No

　　07

　　This position requires the management and directing of water treatment operations, to include a staff of approximately 100 employees. Please briefly describe your experience supervising and leading employees in a field environment.

　　08

　　Do you possess a valid Driver's License?

　　Yes

　　No

　　09

　　Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

　　I am not a Veteran

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