FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP SEWERAGE AUTHORITY

THE FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP SEWERAGE AUTHORITY IS SEEKING A QUALIFIED CANDIDATE TO FILL A 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



JOSEPH DANIELSEN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / SPECIAL PROJECTS MANA