EXAMPLES OF WORK: Supervises and schedules technical and non-technical staff of the Environmental Services Division; handles grievances and discipline; responsible for direct reports employee performance evaluations and review of indirect reports performance evaluations; attends and represents the department at internal and external meetings as needed; assists with the procurement, asset management and work order programs, monitors operational and maintenance activities; assists with decision-making regarding operational changes, critical facility process controls, maintenance priorities, staff scheduling, and permit compliance with regulations of federal, state, and local agencies; interacts with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies on issues relating to the water and wastewater treatment facilities including permit compliance, facility and records inspections; assists in the preparation of annual reports; responds to permit violations; prepares permit applications and renewals for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, Land Treatment System Permits and Air Pollution Control Permits and equipment permitting processes; maintains required records and data; assists in the review of monitoring reports for submittal to various regulatory agencies; may serve as a review team member on design and construction projects involving the expansion of water and wastewater facilities; assists with the coordination of water and wastewater treatment facility operational needs with construction efforts; assists with the development and administration of the operations and maintenance as well as the capital projects budgets; assists with the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; may recommends budget adjustments as necessary; performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Environmental Science with a minimum of seven to eight (7-8) years' experience or any equivalent combination of experience, education or training directly related to the required knowledge, skills and abilities; must possess technical competency in water and wastewater treatment plants, complex transmission networks including wastewater pump stations; certification as a Level IV Wastewater Operator is preferred; excellent customer service and organizational skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Work, Excel) and ESRI GIS; supervisory experience required to include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; experience with a union environment is preferred.