Director, DIWWTP (Deer Island Wastewater Treatment Plant)

DIVISION: Operations

DEPARTMENT: Deer Island Director's Office

UNION/GRADE: Non-union/Grade 16

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BASIC PURPOSE:

Establishes and directs efficient, cost effective operational and maintenance services for Deer Island Treatment Plant Facilities. Provides overall supervision of the Clinton Wastewater Treatment Facility and MWRA's Pellet Plant. Plans for and ensures that the necessary resources and support are provided to meet the operational needs and regulatory requirements.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general supervision of the Director of Wastewater.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Exercises close supervision of assigned managerial and program staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs the operation and maintenance of all Deer Island Treatment Plant (DITP) and support facilities to ensure compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations.
• Develops, directs, and coordinates strategic plans with the Operations Division and MWRA staff managers to provide services to the Deer Island Facilities as required.
• Provides overall supervision of the Clinton Wastewater Treatment Facility and MWRA Pellet Plant. Develop capitol and ongoing maintenance programs for each facility. Provides adequate resources to each facility to ensure federal and state regulatory compliance.
• Establishes and participates in the development of applicable agency-wide wastewater policies.
• Oversees and directs the continual upgrading and improvement of the facility-wide management systems.
• Maximizes effective use of the MWRA MIS application programs.
• Reviews plans and specifications for facilities and equipment improvements prepared by technical services and consultants to ensure costs effectiveness and compatibility with existing systems and operating requirements.
• Directs preparation of and exercises control over capital and current expense budgets.
• Directs the development, review, and selection of new and/or improved equipment, processes, and systems and their smooth transition into production.
• Reviews and evaluates managers' performance according to MWRA procedures.
• Participates in grievance resolution, collective bargaining, and contract negotiations.
• Directs the facilities' safety programs, strategic planning and policy development, employee involvement programs and supports MWRA-wide safety programs.
• Provides opportunities for technical, supervisory, and managerial training and education for all department employees.
• Represents the DITP and the Operations Division as required with the Authority's Division Directors, Executive Director and the Board of Directors.
• Acts as interagency liaison and public relations contact/spokesperson with regard to operations of the Deer Island Facilities.
• Manages the departments in a manner that is consistent with MWRA's goals of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

SECONDARY DUTIES:

• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Knowledge of engineering principles and practices as normally attained through a Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical or environmental engineering or a related field required; a Master's degree in engineering or business administration is preferred; and
• Thorough knowledge of operation and maintenance systems and procedures as normally acquired through at least ten (10) years of experience, of which
• At least five (5) years must be in the successful management of a large (100+ employees) utility or industrial process facility related workforce; or
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge in computerized financial, operations and maintenance management systems.
• Ability in successfully managing in a union environment and a diverse workforce.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

A valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operators License or equivalent.

Is required to be part of an on-call rotation for emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Massachusetts Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators license, Grade VII, or equivalent from another jurisdiction required.

Massachusetts Registered Professional Engineer or eligibility for acceptance by reciprocity is preferred.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Office machines as normally associated with professional office environment, including but not limited to the use of telephones, personal computers, word processing and other software, videoconference applications, copiers, scanners, and fax machines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee regularly is required to stand, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee works near moving mechanical parts is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electric shock. The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet.

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.