Division Chief - Filtration

$121,694 - $182,542/Yr

City of Evanston, IL - Evanston, IL

Full-time - Manager

Evanston, IL

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

This is an administrative and technical position responsible for directing and coordinating the operation, maintenance, and activities of the water filtration plant, including the chemical treatment process and bacteriological testing. The role supervises a staff of fourteen employees, including maintenance staff, water plant operators, and laboratory personnel, and exercises considerable independent judgment in directing sectional activities under the administrative supervision of the Water Production Bureau Chief.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, coordinates and manages the construction, maintenance, repair and operation of the 108 MGD water treatment plant.
• Maintains accurate operating records of the treatment process; prepares and signs off as 'Responsible Operator in Charge' for all reporting to the IEPA related to the water treatment process.
• Responds to short- and long-term raw water quality and modifies the treatment process to satisfy regulatory requirements.
• Recommends changes to the treatment process to improve plant efficiency.
• Ensures compliance with instructions as to proper application of chemicals necessary to treat water at various stages of the purification system.
• Supervises and/or inspects cleaning, preventive maintenance, and repair of buildings, equipment, basins, tanks, valves, controls, and other plant components.
• Tracks equipment condition by assessing projected equipment life using age, actual hours of operation, repair history and predictive maintenance tools; recommends preventative maintenance and replacement schedule.
• Manages supervisory, professional, skilled, and semi-skilled employees; evaluates employee performance; participates in employee selection process; develops and implements training programs.
• Initiates disciplinary action with employees, including oral and written reprimands.
• Participates in disciplinary process for suspensions, demotions, and discharges by conducting investigations and making recommendations to the superintendent.
• Prepares operating budget; monitors expenditures; identifies and requisitions chemicals, supplies and equipment; ensures proper care of tools, equipment and vehicles.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports.
• Responds to inquiries of a technical nature; investigates complaints, recommends and/or initiates corrective measures.
• Observes and coordinates work performed by contractors hired to construct, maintain and/or repair equipment and facilities in the water treatment facility.
• Develops security measures and assures continued operation and monitoring of the security equipment.
• Develops and implements a chlorine training program as appropriate for all Water Production Bureau employees.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma, GED, or higher.
• Possession of sixty (60) or more hours of college coursework in water treatment, chemistry, mechanical, electrical or civil engineering or related field preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations regarding water treatment required.
• Five (5) years experience with a water treatment facility and/or other related experience.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be willing and able to obtain a National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800 Certification within 36 months of employment.
• Must be willing and able to undergo and pass annual medical surveillance to comply with OSHA respiratory requirements.
• Must remain appropriately shaven to safely use a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
• Knowledge and use of a Computerized Maintenance Management System(s).
• Knowledge on operation and maintenance of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough working knowledge of physical, chemical, and bacteriological processes involved in the treatment of water.
• Ability to detect and diagnose effects in all plant operations to supervise and participate in the correction.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Knowledge and use of personal computer and software to include Word and Excel.

Benefits

• Salary range: $121,694.40 - $182,542.17 annually.
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:30 am - 2:30 pm.