Planning and Public Works Maintenance Program Manager - Wastewater Treatment Plants

Posting number: 26-00495

Department: Planning and Public Works

Division: PPW WWTP Operations

Job classification: Planning and Public Works Maintenance Program Manager

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building Maintenance, Engineering, Environmental Services, Planning and Development, Public Works, Trades, Waste Management, Water Treatment, Water Agency, Wastewater, Maintenance, Utilities, Construction Maintenance, Project Management, Construction Trades, Program Management

Summary

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Why it's a great opportunity: The Chambers Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant is the 5th largest wastewater treatment plant in the state that continues to expand for the people of Pierce County and is one of the most state of the art and complex anywhere. In this role you will oversee all maintenance activities related to general maintenance, modification for expansion work, contracts and contracted work, and maintenance planning. This scope will include replacements and upgrades in areas such as electrical, mechanical, chemical, biological, and other industrial areas of the plant. Work will be done on advanced membrane bioreactors (MBR), public water systems, pump stations, residential grinder pump stations, conveyance pipes, concrete structures, and facilities at three large campuses spanning Pierce County. The work you do here will ensure reliable wastewater treatment with a focus on water quality for the Puget Sound. 

Why it's a great department: PPW stewards a healthy and vibrant community by collaboratively planning and investing in our people, infrastructure, systems, and policies. PPW’s team has more than 800 members that collaborate, innovate and inspire in performing essential services to the community. The department is responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few!

Learn more about Planning and Public Works here.

How to be successful in the role: Your success will come from keeping these essential utilities working without issue. That will happen by effectively utilizing and building relationships with maintenance teams and supervisors, providing continuity between them, creating partnerships with other divisions, and effective maintenance planning. 

Your future in this role: You will have access to professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career while directly impacting the communities in Pierce County.

Core daily responsibilities:

• Based on assets management systems, plan the annual maintenance program for a major area(s) of a Road, Utility or other divisions program. Oversee subordinate supervisors responsible for maintenance crews engaged in a wide variety of tasks. 
• Assign, plan, schedule, inspect, and evaluate work of subordinates; maintain work and personnel records; train new employees; enforce personnel rules; approve or deny use of sick leave, vacation leave, overtime and compensatory time; initiate disciplinary action; assist with the resolution of sensitive labor relations issues. 
• Prepare, monitor, and adjust emergency response plans. 
• Analyze operating procedures and devise the most efficient methods of accomplishing work. 
• Record work accomplished, fuel consumed, equipment mileage, accidents. 
• Develop, adjust and monitor plans, budgets, and schedules for anticipated work and equipment; authorize purchases within limits of authority; may monitor or control budget for assigned program. 
• Meet with the general public, public agencies or community organizations in order to promote or maintain favorable public relations. 
• Ensure staff is complying with applicable safety rules and regulations; review injury reports and recommend corrective actions; inspect work zones and facilities for safety compliance; monitor injury records for trends and recommend corrective actions; conduct periodic crew safety and training meetings. 
• Collaborate with internal staff to coordinate County-wide programs, establish program priorities and evaluate specific program requirements.

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