Salary: $73,845.00 - $129,977.00 Annually

Location : Raleigh, NC

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 2024-00927

Department: PU Waste Treatment Plant

Opening Date: 10/08/2024

Closing Date: 10/22/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

Hiring Range: $73,845.00 - $100,117.00

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Process Engineering Senior Manager to identify and lead operational data analysis efforts supporting fact-based decision making for our water and wastewater treatment plant operations.

Skilled in process modeling and interpretation of data to facilitate analytical projections, this position regularly collaborates with diverse local graduate programs and industry professionals to drive technological and process research and advancements in water and wastewater treatment, reuse and biosolids management.

This is an exciting time to join the Raleigh Water team as we begin commissioning a state-of-the-art Thermal Hydrolysis Process (THP) advanced anaerobic digestion process (), while continuing to maintain continuous compliance with DEQ statutes. Strong career growth opportunities lie ahead to support our Water Treatment Division in the planning, design, and expansion of our drinking water treatment facilities.

If you are passionate about preserving the environment and having a positive impact on public health while working in a recession resistant industry, please apply!

Duties and Responsibilities

This position works with the Resource Recovery Division of our Raleigh Water department and supervises Resource Recovery Facility and Pump Station engineering inspection staff. Responsibilities include the following:

Works with various Program Managers and reports to the Resource Recovery Division Manager to thoroughly analyzes process functions, pilot test results, product and beta testing, process formulation and energy management recommendations
Serves as division technical subject matter expert on wastewater processes by conducting training and advising divisional program on effective operation of wastewater treatment plants. Identities solutions to technical challenges, reviews regulatory issues, and determines program impact in compliance with applicable regulations
Evaluates treatment process key performance measures, including energy and chemical usage, to identify optimization opportunities and collaborate with treatment facility managers, supervisors, and other staff to recommend and prioritize plant operations improvements
Assists with preparing budget estimates and business case evaluations for proposed improvements and provides input and recommendations for CIP planning
Identifies knowledge and data gaps and researchers information to address these items for continued successful facility operations. Supports implementations of new processes, including planned capital improvement projects such as the Bioenergy Recovery Project
Serves as organization liaison with wastewater associations and consultants to coordinate essential data gathering and provide technical support
Leads and facilitates collaborative research program for the Resource Recovery Division by identifying applied research questions and needs, seeking out and participating in collaborative research projects that address identified research needs, facilitating research project coordination, and evaluating research requests to recommend projects for participation
Reviews and advises on the planning, design and implementation of new processes and technology upgrades at the Resource Recovery facilities
Plans and designs review meetings regarding capital improvement project planning documents and designs for Resource Recovery Facility Improvements. Serves as a reviewer of all engineering activities, including coordination with contractors and designers along with facility operations and maintenance staff
Provides regulatory tracking and permitting support for the Resource Recovery Division by assisting with permit renewal and modification applications, monitoring regulatory trends and assessing potential operational impacts
Supervises staff, including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline and termination procedures

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or directly related field, five years of professional engineering and/or construction/project management experience and two years of supervisory experience

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Licensing and Certifications:

Professional Engineering (PE) Registration
Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Water or Wastewater Treatment Operator licensure

Additional Information

Knowledge of:

Supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
Water and Wastewater treatment process engineering and the principles and practices of civil/environmental engineering
Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, assigning and monitoring work
Project management principles and practices,
Water and Wastewater industry best practices, metrics, trends and emerging technologies.
Principles, methods, and applications of qualitative and quantitative research, data evaluation, critical thinking, and analysis
Principles and practices of budget development
Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, and regulations
Modern office technology, including process modeling and data evaluation

Skill In:

Supervisory practices and implementation
Analyzing, interpreting, monitoring and reporting plant performance statistics
Consulting as a department liaison and subject matter expert
Researching industry trends, solutions and best practices and reading, analyzing, evaluating, interpreting and summarizing written materials and statistical data
Managing and overseeing engineering projects, processes and functional operations
Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications, such as process modeling and data evaluation
Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

Ability To:

Communicate clearly verbally and in writing
Conduct water and wastewater process calculations, process mass balances, and make process projections

ADA and Other Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require: fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work:Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Working Conditions:
Work is routinely performed in an indoor, office environment.

Note:This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

When you join the City of Raleigh's work family as a full-time employee, your benefits are an important part of your "total rewards". Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future.

To find out about the City's benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: https://raleighnc.gov/services/jobs-and-volunteering/pay-and-benefits

The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are not eligible for the City of Raleigh's benefits.

01

Please select your highest level of education completed.

Some high school
High school diploma (or GED)
Some college
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
PhD or other professional degree

02

How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have in this field?

None
Less than 1 year
1 to less than 2 years
2 to less than 3 years
3 to less than 4 years
4 to less than 5 years
5 to less than 6 years
6 to less than 7 years
7 to less than 8 years
8 to less than 9 years
9 to less than 10 years
10 years or more

03

Do you have two or more years of supervisory experience?

04

Do you have a valid North Carolina Driver's License Class C or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire?

Yes, I currently have a valid NC Driver's License.
I do not currently have a valid NC Driver's License, but I can obtain one within 60 days of hire.
No, I do not currently have a valid NC Driver's License and NO, I cannot obtain one within 60 days of hire.

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