Job Description

WHO WE AREThe Environmental Services Division of the Metropolitan Council is accepting applications for a full-time Program Manager of Wastewater Facility Commissioning. This position is in St. Paul, Minnesota with requirements to travel within the Twin Cities metro area. Some worksites are inaccessible by public transportation; driving a Council vehicle within the metro area may be required.We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.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. To learn more about our work and various divisions .About Us:
Join an award-winning wastewater industry leader in protecting our environment! Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) operates and maintains the wastewater collection and treatment system in the Twin Cities metropolitan region. It also provides coordinated long-range water resources and supply planning, as well as air and water quality monitoring to meet future needs. MCES water resource recovery facilities consistently earn state and national awards for complete compliance with their environmental permits. MCES received a Governor\'s Award as a Great Place to Work.To find out more about the Environmental Services division, please click on the link for more information: .How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:
The role involves leading and managing the development and execution of a commissioning program for Environmental Services focusing on capital projects for water resource recovery facilities (aka wastewater treatment plants) and interceptor facilities. The aim is to ensure these projects fulfill contract stipulations and address the operational and maintenance needs of the business. Candidates should possess experience in operating and commissioning diverse wastewater treatment systems and demonstrate robust resilience in resolving issues and challenges that may emerge from new or unpredictable circumstances, with an affinity for field service work.What you would do in this job

• Create an efficient and effective water resource recovery facility commissioning program, ensuring full support for the MCES Customer Level of Service. Record the existing strategies, practices, training programs, and operational procedures employed by the ES business units to meet their business goals and pinpoint areas of strength, weakness, and potential enhancement.
• Develop a general approach to capital project commissioning that builds upon improvements recommended by an internal ES workgroup. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to refine and agree upon the approach and incorporate it into ES design guidelines, guide specifications, and work instructions.
• Create a commissioning plan for each ES capital project that is both efficient and effective. This plan should cover operating modes for the duration and post-construction phases, the sequence of construction activities, training for operations and maintenance personnel, the construction contractor\'s responsibilities, contracted engineering, and ES staff roles. It should also detail the content and format of training materials, training timelines, functional demonstration testing, and process performance testing.
• Lead and manage the implementation of the commissioning plan for each capital project. Collaborate with the project manager and council-authorized representatives to integrate the construction contractor\'s schedule and deliverables into the project commissioning plan.
• Establish and head a project commissioning team comprising representatives from Technical Services, Operations, Support Services, Maintenance, and construction contractors. Define the roles and responsibilities of all participants, ensure quality assurance, conduct training, and compile the final commissioning reports accordingly.
• Coach and mentor ES staff on aspects of facility commissioning to understand the business needs of operations and translate understanding into appropriate input to the project design team. Provide troubleshooting and process optimization services, technical assistance, and support the process control and operating strategies to optimize facilities operations.

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)Any of the following combinations of professional experience working with commissioning large and/or wastewater treatment or other industrial systems and completed education (degree field of study in construction management, engineering, chemistry, biology, or a related field.)

• HS diploma/GED and ten (10) years of experience.
• Associate\'s degree and eight (8) years of experience.
• Bachelor\'s degree and six (6) years of experience; or
• Master\'s degree or higher and (4) years of experience.

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

• Experience in commissioning and troubleshooting chemical, biological, and mechanical wastewater treatment systems.
• Experience working on wastewater projects for municipal, city, and/or state government.
• Professional experience working with small business inclusion programs, equity, diversity, affirmative action, equal opportunity, legal, community outreach, contract administration, and contract compliance implementation.
• Experience with Oracle\'s Work order and Asset Management System (WAM).
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and technical writing skills.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience using eBuilder or other construction management software.
• Experience using Bluebeam.

What knowledge, skills, and abilities you should have:

• Knowledge of engineering principles and construction practices for wastewater collection
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
• Knowledge of project and program management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of wastewater collection and treatment operation and maintenance practices.
• Verbal and written communication skills sufficient to interact with operators, maintenance staff, engineers, and construction contractors.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to build trust with customers and stakeholders, both internal and external to the organization.
• Training and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead and guide interdisciplinary teams to successful project completion.
• Ability to coach and mentor staff.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.

What you can expect from us:

• 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 onsite training and tuition reimbursement.
• We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a good work/life balance.

Additional informationUnion/Grade: MANA/Grade J
FLSA Status: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: NoWork Environment: The position works in an office environment and industrial plant. Some travel to other facilities is required. Up to one-third of the time, this position works near moving parts or equipment, exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, and moderate noise.What are the steps the recruitment process involves: * We review your minimum qualifications.

• We rate your education and experience.
• We conduct a structured panel interview.
• We conduct a selection interview.
• Comprehensive Leadership Assessment (details will be provided after the selection interview).

Once you have completed the steps above, then:If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a background check that verifies education, employment, and criminal history. 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 relate 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 criminal background check if the job you\'re applying for is a management job.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 accommodation during the selection process, please email .We believe our employees are a key to our agency\'s success! In order to attract and retain high quality employees, the Council provides a highly competitive benefits package both in choice and coverage levels. Some highlights about our benefits are listed below:

• Guaranteed monthly retirement income through Minnesota State Retirement System pension fund
• Opportunity to save additional funds for retirement on a tax-deferred basis through a voluntary deferred compensation (457) plan
• Two or more medical plans from which to choose, with employer contribution towards premiums over 80%
• Dental insurance, life insurance and vision insurance

The following benefits are provided to all employees as part of working for the Council. You will have access to free:

• Well@Work clinic
• bus/rail pass valued at over $1200 per year
• parking at many job locations
• fitness centers at many job locations
• Employee Assistance Program
• extensive health and wellness programs and resources

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