THE FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP SEWERAGE AUTHORITY IS SEEKING A QUALIFIED CANDIDATE TO FILL AN OPERATIONS MANAGER POSITION AT THEIR FACILITY LOCATED AT 70 COMMERCE DRIVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873.
THE OPERATIONS MANAGER REPORTS TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THE EXISTING SEWER COLLECTION FACILITIES. THE OPERATIONS’ MANAGER IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM IN A MANNER, WHICH PROTECTS THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT. THE SPECIFIC DUTIES
OF THE OPERATIONS’ MANAGER INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE OUTLINED BELOW:
1. Conduct inspections of the facilities and collection system to prepare weekly reports for
the Executive Director indicating the condition of the system, areas of needed repairs or
improvements, scheduling recommendations, and the current status of authorized repairs
and improvements.
2. Meet formally each week with the Executive Director to report accomplishments of the
previous week and recommend the work to be done in the ensuing two-week period.
3. Prepare, as necessary, requisitions for needed materials and equipment for approval by
the Executive Director.
4. Ensure that work assigned by the Executive Director is progressing smoothly and
efficiently.
5. Inspect, direct and supervise the activities of sewer maintenance workers.
6. Submit an annual Department budget recommendation to the Executive Director.
7. Monitor expenses, purchases, labor costs and over time.
8. Schedule safety trainings and ensure the trainings are up to date in accordance with the
State requirements.
9. Recommend to the Executive Director the number and types of positions required to
properly accomplish field activities.
10. Provide hands-on-training to all field personnel in the proper operation and management
in all aspects of the activities needed to perform their duties.
11. Perform written annual reviews of all Foreman (or other subordinate management) for
review by the Executive Director. Perform more frequent reviews when requested by the
Executive Director.
12. Recommend, when appropriate, any promotion or disciplinary actions to the Executive
Director.
13. Cooperate with the Administrative Manager in furnishing payroll, billing, and other
routine administrative information.
14. Cooperate with the Staff Engineer in providing information to help him/her to perform
his/her duties.
15. Maintain records of complaints, work orders, and activities related to and of an
operational nature.
16. Prepare monthly reports of all operation activities to the Executive Director.
17. Perform other related duties as requested by the Executive Director.
18. Perform all the duties required by the NJDEP as the Licensed Collection System
Operator for the Authority.
19. Attend meetings as directed by the Executive Director which include the monthly Board
meetings.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience:
– High School Diploma
– Five years’ experience in supervisory and/or professional management, within a wastewater collection system of similar size or larger. Experience backhoe, front end loader and other earth moving heavy equipment.
– CDL
– C4 license.
REPORTS TO: Executive Director / Special Project Manager
HOURS: 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM (In person, non-remote)
SALARY RANGE: $100,000.00 – $140,000.00 Annually
BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Prescription, Vision, Pension, Life Insurance, Short- and Long- Term Disability, Vacation, Sick, Personal and Paid Holidays.
Please send cover letter and resume to:
Franklin Township Sewerage Authority
70 Commerce Drive
Somerset, NJ 08873
Attention: Administrative Manager / Chief Human Resources Officer