Welcome to the commerce center of Southern New Hampshire! Here at Rockingham County, NH, we service our local community through efforts at our County Attorney's Office, Registry of Deeds, Sheriff's Office, Department of Corrections, Human Resources, Finance Office, Nursing Home, Assisted Living Community, and Facilities Operations. We believe in empowering and challenging our team members through opportunities of growth, education, and wellness initiatives. Our team is driven by our mission of serving our community. Be a part of the bigger picture, work alongside industry professionals, enjoy fantastic benefits + generous paid time off, and discover the Rockingham County difference.Â

SCOPE OF POSITION

The Chief Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Water/Wastewater Treatment Facilities, including controlling treatment plant machines/equipment to purify/clarify water for human consumption, maintaining the fire distribution system, and providing administrative support.Â The Facilities Operations team is committed to providing the employees and residents at Rockingham County a safe, supported, and environmentally conscious environment. The Chief Operator supervises, monitors, and maintains the overall operations of the Water/Wastewater Treatment Facility, including budgeting/purchasing requests, prepares/submits reports to the State and Federal regulating agencies/department Director/employees/residents, ensures safety policies/procedures and all State/Federal drinking water standards are being followed, tests water quality and equipment daily, monthly, and quarterly to log results, and maintains/repairs facilities, distribution systems, and equipment, including backflow prevention devices. As part of the supervisory team, the Chief Operator prepares performance reviews for the Operator and Assistant Operator, prepares/submits daily work orders, and conducts training. As part of our team-oriented environment, the Chief Operator participates in cross training with all other divisions in the Facilities Operations department, and may be required to be on-call and provide coverage during emergency situations, such as snow removal, for up to 16 hours.

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); andÂ
Five (5) years of related experience.
An equivalent combination of work and experience will be considered.Â
New Hampshire Water Treatment License grade 2.
New Hampshire Water Distribution License grade 2.
New Hampshire Wastewater Treatment License grade 2.
New Hampshire UST Class B Certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment.
New England Water Works Assoc (NEWWA) Backflow Prevention Device Inspector preferred, but not required.Â
New Hampshire driver's license required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mandatory post offer physical and drug testing for new hire. Criminal records check required.

Rockingham County, NH jobs

Chief Operator - Water/Wastewater - $6,000 Sign-On Bonus