City of Norwalk, Connecticut ยท 1 month ago
Wastewater Systems Manager
Norwalk, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe City of Norwalk, Connecticut is seeking a Wastewater Systems Manager to oversee the operation and maintenance of wastewater collection and treatment systems. This role involves providing technical support, managing contracts, preparing plans and budgets, and ensuring compliance with environmental laws.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Provides planning, administration and supervision in the operation and maintenance of wastewater collection and treatment systems
Provides technical support to City Departments, Committees, Boards, Authorities and Commissions
Receives oral or written direction from the Supervisory Environmental Engineer
Organizes, plans and accomplishes work according to environmental law, City code, project schedules and standard procedures
Provides contract administration and management for the outsourced provision of wastewater collection and treatment and for environmental consulting services
Assists in the preparation of plans, specifications and designs for all Public Works projects that relate to, connect with and/or interfere with wastewater collection and treatment system infrastructure
Contributes to the preparation of cost and materials estimates for appropriate construction projects
Assists in developing Department operating and capital budgets and administers the approved budgets for wastewater and assigned environmental activities
Investigates complaints regarding wastewater and general environmental activities
Recommends periodic payments and final acceptance of work
Participates in negotiation of change orders
Provides technical information and general assistance to City Departments, Committees, Boards, Authorities and Commissions as it relates to assigned projects and/or responsibilities
Oversees the preparation of technical reports in operational and contractual areas and prepares technical reports on wastewater operations and environmental matters for the Director, including supporting, graphical and tabular data and charts as necessary
Reports work accomplished to the Supervisory Environmental Engineer
Participates in the long-range and near-term planning for the Department
Participates in the selection of consulting services for City projects and services
When directed, represents the Director in public outreach and communication
Accomplishes additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil, Environmental, or Sanitary Engineering
Five years of progressively responsible experience in the operation and maintenance of wastewater collection and treatment systems
Ability to apply engineering principles to define problems, collect data, establish facts and develop practical solutions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions on construction, operations and maintenance in mathematical, diagrammatic or schematic form
Ability to plan, organize and oversee wastewater and environmental operations and projects in a varied municipal environment
Knowledge of methods and materials used in the construction, operations and maintenance of wastewater systems, to include familiarity with developing technology
Must have intimate working knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding sanitary system operations and environmental impacts
Ability to deal effectively with staff, officials, project personnel and the public
Preferred
An advanced degree in Environmental or Sanitary Engineering is desirable
Licensure as a Professional Engineer in the State of Connecticut is desirable
A Connecticut Class IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate is desirable
Company
City of Norwalk, Connecticut
Located in Connecticut in the heart of Fairfield County, the City of Norwalk is a diverse community rich in culture and personality.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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