ESO Shift Manager

Description Under occasional supervision, trains, supervises and participates in the duties of crew members on assigned shift, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies, procedures, and standards of quality and safety. Performs related technical, administrative and supervisory work as required. Reports to the Operations Supervisor. Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Supervises and participates in the duties of crew members on assigned shift, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies, procedures, and standards of quality and safety.

Supervises ESOs as assigned; supervisory duties include scheduling; instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; allocating personnel; acting on employee problems, and recommending employee discipline and discharge.

Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; evaluates performance and makes recommendations as appropriate.

Plans, coordinates and conducts operations, safety, emergency preparedness, respirator and first aid / rescue training and testing.

Plans and conducts safety meetings for training and for instilling a safe work ethic in shift members.

Inspects all pumps and equipment for proper and safe working condition; initiates and/or performs preventive and corrective equipment maintenance as required.

Conducts industrial hygiene inspections when required; inspects outdoor facilities and grounds periodically; initiates and/or performs general building/grounds maintenance and custodial work as necessary.

Assists with division budget preparation and cost control; procures and ensures the availability of adequate supplies, materials, tools and equipment for daily tasks and special projects.

Supervises the changing of chlorine and sulfur dioxide cylinders, and the receiving and storing of cylinders.

Ensures all water/wastewater samples are collected, analyzed and recorded correctly as required; collects samples for analysis and interprets results as needed.

Ensures all logs, records, check-off sheets and other records have been properly checked and recorded; logs activities and incidents in the shift log, as well as any unusual odors, colors and appearances in the wastewater stream or in any system operation. Page Break

Changes charts; records readings, and enters data into the computer.

Compiles and analyzes laboratory and operations test data and determines any necessary adjustments to equipment and operations.

Provides technical expertise and assistance to subordinate operators as needed.

Assists in coordinating activities between shifts and divisions, and with other County departments and government agencies as appropriate.

Attends classes, meetings or seminars to enhance job knowledge and skills and to maintain certifications.

Performs general administrative / clerical duties as required, including preparing reports and records, entering and retrieving computer data, attending and conducting meetings, copying and filing documents, etc.

Receives and reviews various records and reports including operations reports, lab reports, maintenance reports, etc.

Prepares a variety of documents, including but not limited to the plant log, shift log, sample log, inspection reports, waste records, and various other records and reports.

Refers to policy and procedure manuals, computer manuals, equipment manuals, safety manuals, safety sheets, training materials, regulations, technical drawings, etc.

Operates a vehicle and plant equipment, generators, computers, printer, calculator, copier, telephone, etc.

Uses computer and clerical supplies, meters, gauges, safety gear and equipment, various hand tools, etc.

Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, other County division / department heads and personnel, subordinates, engineers, contractors, etc.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Conducts plant tours for various groups and individuals.

Performs duties of subordinates as required.

Performs related duties as required.Typical Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by three to four years of experience in water / sewer system operations and maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Must possess or be committed to obtaining a Class “A” Wastewater certification within 4 years.

Must possess a valid state driver’s license. CDL preferred.Benefits Aiken County Government offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, state retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees (not PRN) who work an average of 30 are benefit eligible.