Assistant Business Unit Manager

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.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We're seeking to hire two (2) individuals.

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's 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.aspx and https://metrocouncil.org/Wastewater-Water.aspx.

The Assistant Manager, BU-Operations, will be assigned by the Assistant General Manager (AGM) of Operations to assist in the operations and maintenance of MCES' 9 wastewater treatment plants. As need dictates, this position will be assigned to one or more plants at any given time to assist plant management with establishing work assignments; approving leave time and training requests; recommending remedial or disciplinary actions; implementing performance management systems; and developing appropriate day-to-day staffing levels. This role provides leadership, management, guidance, and technical support to the business unit 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.

• 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 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.

Any of the following combinations of experience (in wastewater treatment or related field AND completed education (degree field of study in environmental science, biology, engineering, or closely related fields:

• High school diploma/GED WITH ten (10) years of experience including three (3) years of experience in management or supervision.
• Associate degree WITH eight (8) years of experience, including three (3) years of experience in management or supervision.
• Bachelor's degree or higher WITH six (6) years of experience, including (3) years of experience in management or supervision.

License Requirements

• You must have 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 your 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.

• Experience with regulatory compliance (wastewater, environmental, safety).
• MN Class A or B Wastewater license.
• MN Type 4 Waste Disposal Management License (Land Application license) and experience administering land spreading programs.
• Experience with facility maintenance.
• Experience with facility design and construction.
• Project management skills.
• Superb written and oral communication skills.

• 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.

• We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

• We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.
• We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.

More about why you should join us!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Union/Grade: MANA Grade J
FLSA Status: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes
Full Salary Range: $45.45 Hourly/$94,536 Annually --$73.77 hourly/$153,442 annually

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 risk of electrical shock. Position frequently works near moving parts or equipment. 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.

1. We rate your education and experience.
2. We conduct a structured panel interview.
3. We conduct a selection interview.
4. OmniView Leadership Assessment

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.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email HR- OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us