Quonset Development Corporation
Description
Position Overview
This position plans, directs, and has “responsible charge” of all activities and personnel of the Quonset Development Corporation’s (QDC) Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW). The position reports directly to the Director of Public Works.
Essential responsibilities include:
- Certifies the POTW complies with all federal and state wastewater and safety regulations, and that all facilities and collection system are in a “standard of good repair” at all times.
- Ensures that all sampling, laboratory testing, and reporting is completed in full compliance with the POTW’s RIPDES permit, and other applicable EPA requirements.
- Anticipate operating problems and directs proactive measures to avoid malfunctions/failures of equipment.
- Prepare financials/budgets.
- Manages the WWTF operations staff (including hiring, performance management, employee development, training, disciplinary action, termination recommendation).
- Represents QDC as the WWTF Treatment Facility subject matter expert to outside agencies, vendors, and regulators.
- Act as the liaison between the QDC POTW and the Town of North Kingstown Wastewater Department; following the Interjurisdictional Agreement (IJA).
Requirements:
- 3 years of progressively responsible experience at a Grade 3 WWTF level.
- Valid RIDEM Grade 3, or higher, wastewater operator certificate.
- Valid Driver’s license.
- Familiarity with EPA’s “NetDMR” electronic reporting system, Federal Pretreatment Rule (40 CFR 403) and required testing procedures (40 CFR 136).
- Computer Proficiency (Word Processing, Spreadsheets, on-line reporting applications, on-line forms, etc.)
Preferred Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in science or related field.
- 7 to 10 years of progressively responsible experience at a Grade 3 WWTF level with at least 3 years at a supervisory level at a Grade 3 or higher facility.
- Familiarity with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) WWTF operating systems and mobile operating/data collection devices/platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to inspire POTW staff to achieve exceptional regulatory compliance as demonstrated by past agency/association recognition.
Salary Range: $104,000 - $113,000 DOE
Quonset Development Corporation offers a generous benefit package to full time employees including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Delta Dental, VSP, and retirement programs with employer match.
Please send letter of interest and resume to [email protected] by September 13, 2024.
QDC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values diversity.