Treatment Plant Operations Manager

Pickaway Correctional Institution (PCI)  // Orient, Ohio

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The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Works under administrative direction and requires advanced level knowledge of state and federal guidelines regarding water and/or sewage treatment plant operations

• Manages operation and maintenance program for large water treatment and wastewater treatment plants for institution employed plus neighboring institutions and surrounding community

• Oversees operation of treatment plant laboratory and chemical and bacteriological testing and supervisors and trains treatment plant staff 

• Inspects facilities to determine that all mechanical equipment is being maintained and operated according to regulations

• Makes on-site investigations of inoperable equipment

• Inspects elevated tanks’ condition and cathodic protection system, installations of equipment and contractors’ work, steam and hot water boilers to determine results of chemical feed treatment

• Evaluates conditions of plants and equipment and instructs resident personnel in corrective action

• Evaluates preventive maintenance program; conducts safety and health inspections

• Prepares safety programs

• Meets with OEPA and Health Department concerning operation of plants

• Consults with district treatment plant coordinators on troubleshooting problem

• Reviews design drawings and specifications for water and sewage plant and mechanical equipment installations

• Develops and writes specifications for new equipment

• Develops and writes maintenance manuals

• Researches, gathers and compiles information for records and reports

• Plans, develops and submits management plans for land application (for disposal of sludge generated at plant) for OEPA approval 

• Makes necessary repairs or adjustments on equipment; Keeps equipment in stock to make on-spot repairs (e.g., electrical control parts, alternators, coils, printed circuit control cards)

• Attends annual training, meetings and/or serves on committees

Pay and Shift Hours:

• $29.49/hour

• Full-Time

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Certificate of class at least equal to that required by water system &/or wastewater works classification pursuant to Rule 3745-7-02, Environmental Protection Agency; 24 mos. exp. as treatment plant operator in water &/or sewage treatment plant which included conducting routine laboratory tests on treatment plant flows; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques; valid drivers' license.
  
  -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Note: The official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect, in the minimum acceptable characteristics, the required technical experience/license. Only those applicants possessing the required technical experience/license listed in the position description are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The vacancy/job posting should also only list the required technical experience/license commensurate with the position in question.

Job Skills:

• Waste Management, Environmental Services, Technical Documentation, Management, Regulatory Compliance, General Maintenance, Attention to Detail, Organizing and Planning, Problem Solving, Flexibility & Time Management.

Benefits Working for Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction:

• At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

  Medical Coverage

  • Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. 

  Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

  • Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

  Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 

  • 11 paid holidays per year

  • Childbirth/Adoption leave

  Employee Development Funds

  • The  State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

  Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

  • OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.  Visit the OPERS website for more information.

  Deferred Compensation

  • The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.