Treatment Plant Operations Manager

Who We Are… 
Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others. 
 
What We Do… 
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future. 
 
To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov 
 
Are You Ready? 
We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none! 

Pay ranges from approximately $67,000 to $102,000. Starting pay will be based on qualifications, education, experience, and location. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Works under administrative direction and requires advanced level knowledge of state and federal guidelines regarding water and/or sewage treatment plant operations
• Manages operation and maintenance program for large water treatment and wastewater treatment plants for institution employed plus neighboring institutions and surrounding community
• Oversees operation of treatment plant laboratory and chemical and bacteriological testing and supervisors and trains treatment plant staff 
• Inspects facilities to determine that all mechanical equipment is being maintained and operated according to regulations
• Makes on-site investigations of inoperable equipment
• Inspects elevated tanks’ condition and cathodic protection system, installations of equipment and contractors’ work, steam and hot water boilers to determine results of chemical feed treatment
• Evaluates conditions of plants and equipment and instructs resident personnel in corrective action
• Evaluates preventive maintenance program; conducts safety and health inspections
• Prepares safety programs
• Meets with OEPA and Health Department concerning operation of plants
• Consults with district treatment plant coordinators on troubleshooting problem
• Reviews design drawings and specifications for water and sewage plant and mechanical equipment installations
• Develops and writes specifications for new equipment
• Develops and writes maintenance manuals
• Researches, gathers and compiles information for records and reports
• Plans, develops and submits management plans for land application (for disposal of sludge generated at plant) for OEPA approval 
• Makes necessary repairs or adjustments on equipment;
• Keeps equipment in stock to make on-spot repairs (e.g., electrical control parts, alternators, coils, printed circuit control cards)
• Attends annual training, meetings and/or serves on committees

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Certificate of class at least equal to that required by water system &/or wastewater works classification pursuant to Rule 3745-7-02, Environmental Protection Agency; 24 mos. exp. as treatment plant operator in water &/or sewage treatment plant which included conducting routine laboratory tests on treatment plant flows; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques; valid drivers' license.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Note: The official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect, in the minimum acceptable characteristics, the required technical experience/license. Only those applicants possessing the required technical experience/license listed in the position description are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The vacancy/job posting should also only list the required technical experience/license commensurate with the position in question.

Job Skills: Waste Management, Environmental Services, Technical Documentation, Management, Regulatory Compliance, General Maintenance, Attention to Detail, Oranizing and Planning, Problem Solving, Flexibility and  Time Management.

Supplemental Information

Application Procedures: 
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website.  (We no longer accept paper applications.) 

• When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. 
• We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application.
• You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website.
• We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application.  Be sure to check your email often.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation:
The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.  An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:
 

• Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;
• Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;
   
• Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism;
   
• Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior.