Manager of Wastewater Maintenance

This job was posted by https://joblink.delaware.gov : For more information, please see: https://joblink.delaware.gov/jobs/1567882 POSITION SUMMARY\ The Manager of Wastewater Maintenance is responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing the maintenance, repair, and improvement of wastewater facilities, equipment, and infrastructure. This position manages wastewater maintenance staff, budgets, preventive maintenance programs, capital projects, and construction activities to ensure safe, reliable, and regulatory-compliant operations. The Manager serves as a technical resource for wastewater systems and collaborates with internal departments, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES\ Plan, coordinate, and oversee the daily activities of the Wastewater Maintenance staff, including work assignments, scheduling, timekeeping, overtime, vacation schedules, and performance evaluations.\ Supervise, coach, and develop employees; provide training and recommend staffing and wage adjustments as appropriate.\ Establish and maintain maintenance programs and records for wastewater facilities and equipment, including pumps, motors, pump stations, control valves, chemical feed equipment, aerators, controls, and related systems.\ Coordinate preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities to support reliable wastewater system operations.\ Assist with the development and management of annual capital and operating expense budgets for the Wastewater Maintenance group.\ Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and operation of wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, collection systems, force mains, and related equipment.\ Install, repair, and maintain wastewater equipment as needed.\ Recommend and develop capital projects and system improvements to address operational needs, system deficiencies, regulatory requirements, and future growth.\ Manage or oversee the design and construction of wastewater facilities, rehabilitation projects, and system improvements.\ Prepare or oversee the preparation of cost estimates, specifications, requests for proposals, contract documents, technical reports, and project-related documentation.\ Provide project and construction management to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within established budgets.\ Evaluate contractor and consultant proposals and assist in selecting qualified and cost-effective project teams.\ Conduct or oversee technical analyses and studies of wastewater collection, force main, pump station, treatment, and recycling systems to identify deficiencies and improve system performance.\ Establish and maintain effective working relationships with regulatory agencies, contractors, consultants, vendors, and other stakeholders.\ Maintain current knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing wastewater facilities and operations.\ Assist in developing and implementing standard operating procedures, maintenance programs, and processes that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Wastewater Department.\ Attend meetings and participate in internal and external committees as requested.\ Promote and enforce compliance with Company safety policies and procedures.\ Serve as a technical resource to other departments and provide support on wastewater-related projects and initiatives.