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Assistant Business Unit Manager, Operations- REPOST

Salary

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Location

Metro Plant - 2400 Childs Rd. St. Paul MN 55106, MN

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2023-00224

Division

Environmental Services

Department

Metro LBU

Opening Date

12/19/2023

Closing Date

Continuous

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WHO WE ARE

Who We Are: We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services.More information about us on our website. (https://metrocouncil.org/About-Us/The-Council-Who-We-Are.aspx)

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We're seeking to hire one (1) individual and they will primarily be working at the Metro Plant facility: 2400 Childs Road, Saint Paul, MN 55106, with the potential to be assigned to other MCES facilities.

This is a REPOST. The first review of applications will be on January 12, 2024. This posting will be open until filled and may close at any time after January 26, 2024.

This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement. The candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

About Us:

Join an award-winning wastewater industry leader in protecting our environment! Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) is an operating division of the Metropolitan Council. MCES operates and maintains the wastewater collection and treatment system for the Minneapolis-St. Paul seven-county metropolitan area, which includes approximately 600 miles of regional sanitary sewers and eight regional wastewater treatment plants. MCES treats an average of 250 million gallons of wastewater daily, providing cost-effective service to more than 2.6 million people in 109 customer communities. MCES treatment plants consistently earn state and national awards for complete compliance with their environmental permits. MCES also is nationally renowned for its superior work monitoring air and water quality and planning for a long-range water supply to meet future demand.

To find out how the Metropolitan Council and the Environmental Services division serve the Twin Cities region, please click on the links for more information:https://metrocouncil.org/About-Us/The-Council-Who-We-Are.aspxandhttps://metrocouncil.org/Wastewater-Water.aspx.

How would your work contribute to the Twin Cities Region:

The Assistant Manager, BU-Operations, will be assigned to the Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Facility. This role provides leadership, management, guidance, and technical support to operations to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations. It also ensures that processes, personnel, budgets, and infrastructure are maintained in accordance with Metropolitan Council policies and procedures. The position is subject to assignment by the Assistant General Manager (AGM) of Operations to assist in the operations and maintenance of any of the MCES' 9 wastewater treatment plants as needed.

What you would do in this job

• Assists the Business Unit Manager (BUM) in monitoring and analyzing business unit daily operations and processes.

• Supervises daily activities and operations of plant staff. Schedules and coordinates work activities, prioritize tasks, and checks work for conformance to business unit standards.

• Manages and evaluates employee performance. Provides coaching and feedback, as necessary. Conducts performance reviews and implements disciplinary actions in accordance with established procedures.

• Develops and oversees the training of new hires; facilitates refresher training and training on new equipment. Reviews and updates training programs.

• Manages, implements, and enforces MCES Safety programs. Assists with the development of safety procedures and protocols in accordance with federal and state regulations and MCES policies and procedures.

• Troubleshoots problems and implements effective solutions in a team-based environment.

• Leads and facilitates business unit project teams to ensure project completion.

• Coordinates construction activities to minimize disruptions to business unit operations. Serves as construction liaison. Provides input for written plans and specifications.

• Manages, leads, or administers various projects, such as maintenance and capital projects and process improvement projects.

• Manages compliance with environmental and safety regulations and MCES policies and procedures including investigation and analysis of failures and violations; taking remedial action for improvement; and measuring and documenting results.

• Coordinates Operations/Maintenance priorities and work schedules.

• Represents and/or assumes Business Unit Manager's or other Assistant Business Unit Manager (ABUM) responsibilities, obligations, etc., during absences or as requested.

• Approves purchase requests up to signature authority level.

• Travel between other MCES facilities.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

A Bachelor's Degree in environmental science, biology, engineering, or related fieldAND six (6) years of experience in wastewater treatment or related field including three (3) years in a supervisory/lead/project management role.

OR

An Associate's Degree in one of the above or related fieldsAND eight (8) years of experience in wastewater treatment or related field, including three (3) years of experience in a supervisory/lead/project management role.

OR

High-School. Diploma/GEDANDTen (10) years of experience in wastewater treatment or related field of which three (3) years are in a lead/supervisory/project management/management role.

License Requirements

You must be in possession of a valid driver's license.

• You must have the ability to obtain a Class B MN Wastewater Operator's license within a minimum required timeframe determined upon hire and depending upon the current level of certification.

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

• Five years of supervisory or project management experience.

• Public Sector experience including public works.

• Experience in operations and processes.

• Experience with facility design and construction.

• Understanding of asset management and reliability.

• Superb written and oral communication skills.

• Experience working with diverse populations of internal and external customers.

• Experience with regulatory compliance (wastewater, environmental, safety).

• Experience with facility maintenance.

• MN Class A or B Wastewater license.

• MN Type 4 Waste Disposal Management License (Land Application license) and experience administering land spreading programs.

• Experience working in a union environment.

• Educational experience in sciences or engineering.

What knowledge, skills, and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:

• Knowledge of wastewater treatment plants or similar processes (refinery, waste-to-energy, wastewater, water, or utility management experience).

• Knowledge of wastewater, environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.

• Knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic principles in wastewater treatment and/or industrial applications.

• Knowledge of labor agreements, policies, and procedures.

• Ability to manage employee performance for desired outcomes, while following labor agreements.

• Ability to enforce compliance and safety regulations in accordance with MCES policies and procedures.

• Skilled in relationship management, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.

• Ability to communicate complex information.

• Skilled in verbal and written communication, with abilities in documentation.

Additional information

Union/Grade: MANA Grade J

FLSA Status: Exempt

Full Salary Range: $43.08-$65.02 Hourly/ $89,606- $135,242 Annually

Safety Sensitive: Yes

What your work environment would be:

Work is divided between the field, with exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and a normal office environment. Position is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and occasionally to wet, humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. There is occasional exposure to extreme heat and a risk of electrical shock. Position frequently works near moving parts or equipment. The position is frequently required to travel locally to areas not served by public transportation. Position may be required to work at night and on weekends. The position is typically exposed to moderate to loud noise.

What steps the recruitment process involves:

1. We rate your education and experience.

2. We conduct a structured panel interview.

3. We conduct a selection interview.

4. OmniView Leadership Assessment

   Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

   If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (safety-sensitive positions only), and a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

   If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety-sensitive position) and criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety-sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.

   IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

We believe our employees are a key to our agency's success! In order to attract and retain high quality employees, the Council provides a highly competitive benefits package both in choice and coverage levels. Some highlights about our benefits are listed below:

• Guaranteed monthly retirement income through Minnesota State Retirement System pension fund

• Opportunity to save additional funds for retirement on a tax-deferred basis through a voluntary deferred compensation (457) plan

• Two or more medical plans from which to choose, with employer contribution towards premiums over 80%

• Dental insurance, life insurance and vision insurance

The following benefits are provided to all employees as part of working for the Council. You will have access to free:

• Well@Work clinic

• bus/rail pass valued at over $1200 per year

• parking at many job locations

• fitness centers at many job locations

• Employee Assistance Program

• extensive health and wellness programs and resources

.

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Applicant Instructions: The supplemental questions listed below are to further evaluate your education and experience and to determine your eligibility for this position. Answer each question completely, and please do not type "see resume" otherwise your application will be considered incomplete, and you will not receive further consideration for this position. The experience you indicate in your responses should also be consistent with the Work History section of this application. If you attach a resume and/or cover letter to your application, it will be reviewed at the education and experience review step. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions.

• Yes

• No

  02

  How did youfirsthear about this job opening?

• CareerForce Center

• Community Event/Organization

• Employee Referral

• Facebook

• Glassdoor

• Indeed

• Job Fair

• LinkedIn

• Metro Transit Bus Advertisement

• Twitter

• Website: governmentjobs.com

• Website: metrocouncil.org

• Website: metrotransit.org

• Website: minnesotajobnetwork.com

• Other

  03

  If you selected 'Other', please describe where you first heard about this job. If you selected 'Employee Referral' please enter the employee's first and last name, ID number (if known), and job title. Type N/A if not applicable.

  04

  Please select the option below that reflects your education and experience level.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering or related field AND six (6) years of experience with three (3) years in a Supvr./Mgmt. role

• An Associate's degree AND eight (8) years of experience with three (3) years in a Supvr./Mgmt. role.

• High school diploma or GED AND ten (10) years or experience with three (3) years in a Supvr./Mgmt. role.

• None of the above.

  05

  For the previous question, please describe your experience. Include where you obtained this experience, title held, dates employed and a general description of your job duties. If this does not apply to you, enter "NA". If you type "See Resume," you will not receive credit for your response.

  06

  Do you have experience with managing or administering the following? (Check all that apply).

• Safety programs

• NPDES Permits

• Environmental and/or other regulatory program compliance

• None of the above.

  07

  Please describe your experience in each area checked in the previous question. If this question does not apply, enter "NA". If you type "See Resume," you will not receive credit for your response.

  08

  Do you have three (3) or more years of lead, supervisory, project management, or management experience?

• Yes

• No

  09

  If you answered yes to the above question, please describe your experience in detail. If this question does not apply, write "NA". If you type "See Resume," you will not receive credit for your response.

  10

  For the supervisory/lead work experience you claimed above, indicate below those areas in which you had decision-making authority or effectively recommended action. (Check all that apply).

• Interview and select employees.

• Coach employees.

• Make hiring recommendations and/or promotional recommendations.

• Approve or reject work products.

• Implement and/or deliver disciplinary actions.

• Conduct performance reviews.

• Assign or establish tasks.

• Train new hires.

• None of the above.

  11

  Do you have any of the following MN licenses? (Check all that apply).

• MN Class A Wastewater

• MN Class B Wastewater

• MN Type 4 Waste Disposal Management License (Land Application license)

• None of the above,

  12

  Do you have experience developing and managing budgets?

• Yes

• No

  13

  If you indicated "Yes" in the previous question, please describe in detail your experience developing and managing budgets. If you don't have this experience please type N/A. If you type "See Resume," you will not receive credit for your response.

  14

  Do you have experience with the following business areas? (Check all that apply):

• Facility Maintenance

• Asset Management and/or Reliability

• Facility Design and Construction Management

• Project Management

• Land Application Program Management

• Operations Management

• None of the above.

  15

  Please describe your experience in each area checked in the previous question. If this question does not apply, enter "NA."

  16

  This position may be required to work at night, on weekends, and at other non-standard hours. Are you willing to work these hours, when needed?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

Metropolitan Council

Address

390 Robert St. N.St. Paul, Minnesota, 55101

Website

https://metrocouncil.org

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