Municipal Services & Operations Specialist

Summary:The Municipal Services & Operations Specialist is responsible for designing coordinating implementing and evaluating programs projects technologies data collection and other specialized activities impacting wastewater and water infrastructure processes systems and data management. This candidate may assign direct and supervise employees based on assigned area of responsibility. Additional responsibilities include monitoring planning and evaluating operational and maintenance activities residuals management controls and technical improvements; and providing responsible and complex staff Functions Include but not limited to:Develops designs coordinates implements and monitors projects programs treatment processes technologies and data management strategies impacting field operations delivery of collections and disposal analytical and technical assistance to supervisory and management staff to facilitate and improve process controls treatment system operations and data prioritizes assigns schedules supervises and reviews the work of staff responsible for treatment operations maintenance services field activities and other system with the development and implementation of goals objectives and procedures including schedules and methods for providing services and operations as well as input on policies and in the selection of assigned staff; provides or coordinates staff training; evaluates employee performance; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline procedures as and develops applicable safety procedures; ensures safe work practices by employees. Conducts routine meetings to review safety practices and a clean safe workplace and adheres to safe work practices including all departmental safety and security programs and abreast of technological changes or advancements; read and interpret technical publications and manuals; research new resources programming and other duties as :Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: ExperienceAt least two years of increasingly responsible experience in relevant areas including but not limited to water/wastewater treatment process field operations computer programming laboratory analysis project design and inspection mapping warehouse/inventory operations farm management residuals disposal and distribution/collections equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade required. Training in mechanical systems building trades equipment maintenance water/wastewater treatment operations (or equivalent knowledge of biology chemistry microbiology or related field) and Certification RequirementPossess an appropriate valid drivers maintain employment must possess a valid and appropriate:Class II Certification (or equivalent) within 24 months of the first eligibility date for obtaining certification andClass IV Certification (or equivalent) within 42 months of the first eligibility date for obtaining certification to be obtained through Kansas Department of Health and Environment Association of Boards of Certification or other appropriate certifying : Please provide three (3) references with the Information:Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance: Various coverage levels available; FREE Well Care Clinic through LMH; other wellness benefits/perksCaregiver Leave 12 weeks paid leavePaid Time Off:12 Vacation days 12 Sick days accrued per year; 2 days Personal Leave 10 Paid HolidaysRetirement: Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)