MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: ā¢ Five years of experience in water plant operations including three years in a supervisory role; ā¢ Knowledge and understanding of applicable water regulations; ā¢ Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices, and techniques; ā¢ Must be familiar with Federal, State, and Local Rules and Regulations pertaining to public water systems; ā¢ Skill in estimating time and materials common to the trade; ā¢ Ability to develop capital projects to improve plant operations and treatment methods and equipment; ā¢ Supervisory skills to hire qualified employees, provide for their professional development, administer performance management and disciplinary processes effectively, and address employee relations appropriately; ā¢ Ability to effectively supervise and develop assigned team to meet production/service goals while adhering to safety policies and rules; ā¢ Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ā¢ to make presentations and respond to inquiries by senior management, customers, and/or employees; ā¢ Demonstrated leadership, organizational, reasoning, problem-solving, and analytical skills; ā¢ Exceptional customer service skills; ā¢ Human relation skills to build effective relationships with team, customers, and public; ā¢ Advanced computer literacy including knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software; ā¢ Knowledge of business English including vocabulary, spelling, and correct grammatical usage and punctuation; ā¢ Mathematical skills to include the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations; ā¢ Ability to establish priorities and solve a wide range of business, operational, and strategic management problems; ā¢ Flexibility to respond to changing work priorities and handle numerous projects at the same time. CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES REQUIRED: The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state, and/or contract requirements: ā¢ Public Water Treatment System NJ T-3 (Required) ā¢ Public Water Distribution System NJ W-2 (Required) ā¢ Fed Security Clearance ā¢ Valid Drivers License.