Manager - Business Unit Interceptor Services
Manager - Business Unit Interceptor Services
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WHO WE ARE
We are the Metropolitan Council the regional government for the sevencounty Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation wastewater and housing services.More information about us on our website.
We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve
Join an awardwinning wastewater industry leader in protecting our environment!Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) operates and maintains the wastewater collection and treatment system in the Twin Cities metropolitan region. It also provides coordinated longrange water resources and supply planning and air and water quality monitoring to meet future needs. MCES treatment plants consistently earn state and national awards for complete compliance with their environmental permits. MCES received a Governors Award as a Great Place to Work.
To find out more about the Environmental Services division please click on the link for more information:https://metrocouncil/WastewaterWater.aspx.
How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:
The Manager Business Unit Interceptor Serviceswill provide overall leadership management and technical support for the assigned business unit to ensure compliance with the environmental and safety regulations. The Business Unit Manager develops the business unit culture and oversees the business unit processes and develops and monitors short and longterm business unit objectives in accordance with the Wastewater Treatment Services strategic plan.What you would do in this job
- Provides leadership and direction for the effective operation and maintenance of an Operations Business Unit. Assignment would be to the Regional Maintenance Facility Business Unit with 635 miles of interceptor sewers 60 lift stations and 230 meter stations.
- Oversees scheduling to meet staffing requirements. Provides daily work direction and sets daily work priorities. Checks work for conformance to standards policies and procedures.
- Sets performance goals and expectations for the department as well as direct reports; monitors departmental and staff performance provides coaching counseling training and development.
- Conducts grievance investigations as well as corrective action performance improvement plans or disciplinary action as required.
- Oversees the hiring process. Leads and conducts interviews and makes hiring decisions.
- Coordinates operator certification process to meet certification requirements.
- Prepares and monitors annual operating budget communicates to staff generates and approves purchase requisitions for materials equipment and supplies per authorization limits. Presents and negotiates budget with senior management. Solicits input from staff on budget development processes.
- Develops and implements short and longterm plans related to processes and staffing. Prioritizes work orders schedules plant or business unit shutdowns with maintenance and construction. Conducts strategic planning for business unit with ES management. Identifies ways to improve process efficiency through monitoring trends and analyzing past performance.
- Reviews trends and monthly process reports; interacts with engineers lead operators and staff to increase efficiency. Troubleshoots process problems; develops and implements solutions. Ensures air and water quality permit parameters are in compliance including permitrelated chemical inventory.
- Reviews capital projects and provides input for design/construction. Participates in numerous task force groups and studies.
- Develops manages implements and enforces MCES policies and procedures.
- Coordinates safety training for staff.
What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)
Any of the following combinations of completed education (in engineering chemistry biology environmental studies or related field) and experience (in wastewater treatment or related field):
- Bachelors degree or higher with eight 8 years of experience including five 5 years of experience in a lead/supervisory/project management or management role.
- Associate degree with ten 10 years of experience including five 5 years of experience in a lead/supervisory/project management or management role.
- High school diploma/GED with twelve 12 years of experience including five 5 years of experience in a lead/supervisory/project management or management role.
- Class A wastewater certification for the State of Minnesota or ability to obtain certification in twelve 12 months.
- Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record.
- Experience with creating and managing plant or facility operating budgets.
- Experience with Facility Maintenance.
- Experience with Facility Design and Construction.
- Project management experience.
- Experience working with diverse populations promoting an equitable positive and respectful work environment that values culture and diversity among all employees.
- Comprehensive understanding of wastewater treatment plant processes and industryrelated process and processcontrol techniques.
- Knowledge of environmental and safety regulations for municipal wastewater treatment plants including air water and land.
- Knowledge of biological chemical and hydraulic principles common in wastewater/industrial treatment applications.
- Mechanical aptitude to operate and understand process and plant equipment.
- Knowledge of basic accounting and finance principles practices and procedures including budget development and administration.
- Knowledge of management practices principles of supervision performance management and ability to perform employee hiring coaching counseling mentoring staff development training performance improvement and discipline.
- Ability to develop highlevel strategic planning for the department.
- Knowledge of personnel supervision in a highly unionized environment including understanding of labor relations issues contract interpretation and grievance procedures.
- Communicates in English clearly and effectively both orally and in writing including the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Skilled in writing and editing detailed reports and manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to ad hoc questions from individuals and groups of customers clients and/or employees. Skilled in dealing with conflict and respond to stressful situations in a calm effective manner. Able to communicate with tact courtesy and professionalism.
- Strong interpersonal and relationshipbuilding skills.
- Ability to pay attention to detail and manage multiple responsibilities/priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to operate basic hand and power tools and meters.
- Strong knowledge of and skill in personal computers and software including MS Word Outlook and Excel.
- Ability to identify problems analyze issues and implement resolutions.
- Effective analytical and detail investigative skills in researching accidents or other process breakdown incidents and recommending improvements.
- We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
- We encourage our employees to develop their skills through onsite training and tuition reimbursement.
- We provide a competitive salary excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.
Additional information
Union/Grade:Metropolitan Council Management Association (MANA) / Grade L
FLSA Status:Exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes
What your work environment would be:
It is anticipated that a minimum of 50 of time will be spent in the field at various work locations throughout the seven 7 county metropolitan area. Work is divided between the field with exposure to malodorous conditions outdoor weather and a normal office environment. Position may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and occasionally to wet humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. There is occasional exposure to extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. Position works near moving parts and equipment. Position is frequently required to travel by car locally. Position may be required to work at night and on weekends.
Physical Requirements:
A preemployment physical must be completed as part of the hiring process. Ability to safely lift and carry portable pumps hoses and other equipment weighing up to 50 pounds for short distances; routinely climb ladders and descend/ascend stairs; routinely enter and exit confined spaces; sit and stand for extended periods of time.
What steps the recruitment process involves:- We review your minimum qualifications.
- We rate your education and experience.
- We conduct a structured panel interview.
- We conduct a selection interview.
- We conduct a leadership assessment.
If you are new to the Metropolitan Council you must pass a drug test (safety sensitive positions only) and a background check which verifies education employment and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a casebycase basis based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.
If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council you must pass a drug test (if moving from a nonsafety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position) and criminal background check if the job youre applying for is safety sensitive is a supervisory or management job is in the Finance Information Services Audit or Human Resources departments or has access to financial records files/databases cash vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.
IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information you may be barred from job consideration.
The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action and veteranfriendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color members of the LGBTQ community individuals with disabilities women and veterans to apply.
If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process please email.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
