Chief Operator

City of Bangor, ME

$77K — $104K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5 years of related experience in wastewater treatment plant operations
  • Ability to obtain a Maine Grade 5 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators license within 24 months
  • Thorough knowledge of operation, maintenance, and monitoring of wastewater treatment facilities
  • Strong decision-making skills in emergency situations
  • Experience leading a workforce in meeting regulatory standards

Responsibilities

  • Oversee operations of the 18 MGD Biological Wastewater Treatment Plant and related facilities
  • Make independent emergency decisions regarding plant operations
  • Implement policies set by the City and Director of Water Quality Management
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements
  • Direct and supervise workforce to maintain efficient operations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance with significant employer coverage
  • Generous retirement plan contributions
  • 3 weeks of vacation and 3 weeks of sick time during the first year
  • 13 paid holidays annually
  • Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the local community
Full Job Description
The City of Bangor is seeking a Chief Operator of the 18 MGD Grade V Biological Wastewater Treatment Plant, lift stations, combined sewer overflow structures, satellite community collection system lift stations, and other regulating structures. This is a highly responsible position, requiring independent emergency decision-making ability. The incumbent must be thoroughly familiar with all phases of the operation, maintenance and monitoring of a Grade V Biological Wastewater Treatment Plant. The incumbent will carry out policies set by the City and the Director of Water Quality Management in the operation of these facilities and will be able to direct the workforce to attain regulatory requirements set by local, state and federal Agencies. For more information about this position, please click to view the job description: Chief Operator Job Description

This position is a full-time (37.5 or 40 hours per week) with a comprehensive benefits package. Highlights include:
  • Several insurance options, including low-deductible medical insurance, with up to 80% of health insurance paid for by the City
  • Retirement plan with generous employer contribution
  • Paid time off (3 weeks of vacation and 3 weeks of sick time in first year)
  • 13 Paid holidays
  • Contributing in a significant way to your local community

This position's full salary range is $37.36 to $50.19 per hour and is nonexempt.

DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Five years of related work experience in wastewater treatment plant operations.
  • Possession of, or the ability to obtain within 24 months, a Maine Grade 5 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators license.

How to Apply

Applications can be completed online (HR Upload Portal (bangormaine.gov) and will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews may begin at any time. Questions may be directed to [redacted]. Thank you for your interest in working for the City of Bangor!

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