Deputy Director, Production at Fairfax Water – Fairfax, Virginia

Plans, directs, coordinates and supervises the operation and maintenance of large water treatment facilities including day-to-day operations, emphasizing optimum process performance. This position is considered essential personnel by Fairfax Water.

• Oversees Production Managers and Supervisors in planning, directing, and coordinating the work of plant engineers, operations, and maintenance staff engaged in the operation and maintenance of large water treatment facilities.
• Ensures proper asset management practices by utilizing preventive, predictive and condition-based maintenance techniques.
• Assists the Production Director with divisional duties and acts as the Production Director in his/her absence.
• Works closely with the Manager, Water Quality Laboratory & Compliance to monitor treatment plant processes and optimize finished water quality at the treatment plants and in the distribution system.
• Participates in developing design plans for new equipment installations and plant expansions.
• Assists in formulating long-range programs for adjusting to new regulatory requirements for drinking water.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Assists in obtaining Production Division procurement contacts.
• Assists in determining divisional policies and procedures.
• Assists with emergency response and security planning.
• Represents Fairfax Water at meetings and conferences.
• Prepares division budget and appropriation requests for projects.
• Prepares or directs the preparation of studies and reports by division personnel and consultants for equipment improvements, replacements, and plant expansions.
• Supervises and participates in the recruitment and development of department personnel. This includes training, coaching, and disciplinary actions as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Graduation from college with a bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or Environmental Science, and a minimum of ten years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment facility, or any equivalent combination of education, experience and knowledge.
• 5+ years of management experience that includes employee supervision.
• Significant and progressively responsible senior level experience managing complex operations of water treatment facilities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of large water treatment plants.

• Knowledge of the operation of a water distribution system.
• Thorough understanding of asset management practices.
• The ability to conduct workforce planning activities by identifying staffing needs and recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, and mentoring highly qualified, diverse staff to meet those needs.
• Thorough knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition principles, practices and equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of the United States Environmental Protection Agency's and the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health's regulations pertaining to water treatment and distribution.
• Demonstrated skills in the analysis and evaluation of water treatment plant operations with a view toward safe, efficient and economical operations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and drawings.
• Ability to respond quickly and make sound operational decisions in emergencies for a 24/7 operation.

• Ability to issue and carry out oral and written instructions.

• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative manner, both internally and externally.

• Ability to respond to emergencies on a twenty-four (24) hour per day schedule.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Possession of a Virginia Class I Waterworks Operator license (preferred).

• Must pass a controlled substance (drug) test for employment.