Assistant Manager, Metering and Alarm
Eagan, MN 
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WHO WE ARE

This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement. The candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

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.
The Interceptors group is hiring for one (1) Assistant Manager, Metering and Alarm.
This posting will be posted as continuous until filled. The first review of applications will be on March 22, 2024. This posting may close on March 22, 2024, without further notice.


We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
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, and air and water quality monitoring to meet future needs. MCES treatment plants 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: .

About Interceptor Services:
The Interceptor system is the sanitary sewer network of pipes, mains, and tunnels that intercept wastewater flow when it leaves one city and is conveyed through other cities enroute to one of the 9 wastewater reclamation/treatment facilities in the 7-County Metropolitan area. The interceptor system consists of 635 miles of gravity mains, force mains, and siphons; 230 billing and performance meters; and 60 lift stations. The interceptor system serves 2.8 million people from 111 communities.

Interceptor Services is made of 3 interrelated and distinct divisions - Operations, Engineering, and Construction.


How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:
The Assistant Manager of Interceptor Meter & Alarm will ensure the integrity and reliability of the MCES Wastewater Flow Meter system by managing resources that support the system including flow meter data analysis, data management, preventive and corrective maintenance prioritization, and coordination; flow meter system improvements; inflow/infiltration program support; and temporary metering program management. The person in this role will provide flow metering expertise to internal and external customers, resolve critical meter issues, and provide redundancy to the flow meter data analysis functions.

What you would do in this job

  • Ensure accuracy and integrity of MCES flow meter data and manage the Metering and Alarm Flow meter database. Analyze and correct flow meter data. Respond to customer inquiries, and provide feedback. Work with external community customers to notify them of flow meter abnormalities and investigate operational issues. Complete data requests for internal staff, communities, and contractors for meter studies, planning, meter design, capital projects, and budgeting.
  • Ensure quality assurance for 200+ MCES Interceptor Service wastewater flow meters, set maintenance priorities, plan resources, manage meter crew, focus on problem meters to resolve issues, and minimize data and community billing issues.
  • Provide work direction and management of Metering and Alarm staff including Dispatch, Data Analyst, and GSOC locators, and provide leadership on Interceptor Services programs, teams, and initiatives.
  • Develop flow meter standard operating procedures and staff training. Perform presentations for internal and external flow metering customers and stakeholders.
What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

Any of the following combinations of professional experience working with wastewater flow metering and flow meter data analysis AND completed education in Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or closely related field.

  • High school diploma/GED with nine (9) years of experience including two (2) years of experience in management, or supervision.
  • Associate degree with seven (7) years of experience, including two (2) years of experience in management, or supervision.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher with five (5) years of experience, including two (2) years of experience in management, or supervision.
What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):
  • Three (3) or more years of supervisory, lead, or managerial experience directly related to managing and leading field crews in a wastewater treatment facility or wastewater collection system or a related field.
  • Computer skills with MS Office Suite.
  • Demonstrable experience using computerized maintenance management systems such as WAM.
  • Demonstrable experience with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems (SCADA).
  • Knowledge of Federal and State regulations (USEPA, MNPCA, OSHA, etc.) as they pertain to sanitary sewer collection systems.
  • Demonstrable experience with collection system inspections, evaluation methods, and procedures.
  • Demonstrable ability and experience in reading and understanding construction documents.
What knowledge, skills, and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:
  • Knowledge of open channel and closed conduit flow meters and how flow is measured in different types of flow meters.
  • Knowledge of hydraulic principles and impacts on wastewater flow meter performance.
  • Knowledge of wastewater flow conveyance.
  • Knowledge of Inflow/Infiltration, how it occurs, and the impact on the wastewater system.
  • Knowledge of data analysis methodologies.
  • Skilled in data analysis and use of data analysis tools: MS Excel, FlowLink, Business Objects, and Oracle query tools.
  • Skilled in reading, analyzing, and interpreting technical drawings and plans.
  • Skilled in verbal and written communication.
  • Ability to think critically and problem-solve.
  • Ability to set priorities that reflect business goals.
  • Ability to work with others in a cooperative team environment and organize group and individual work activities.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with external customers.
  • Ability to promote teamwork and to lead and motivate teams to achieve program outcomes.

Additional information

Union/Salary Grade: MANA/Grade I
FLSA Status: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
Full Salary Range: $40.86 -$61.67 Hourly/ $84,989 - $128,274 annually

Work Environment: The majority of work is performed in a standard office setting. This will require some time spent in the field at meter and construction sites.

The responsibilities listed are typical of the positions included in the job classification; however, not all duties are necessarily performed by each specific position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position. Regular attendance is an essential responsibility.
What steps the recruitment process involve:
 1. We rate your education and experience.
2. We conduct a structured panel interview.
3. We conduct a selection interview which will include a practical application test/exercise.
4. Omni View Leadership Assessment
What your work environment would be:
Work is generally performed in a standard office setting. May require travel between the primary work site to other sites. The environment may be hot, cold, odorous, and/or dirty, or dusty. Occasionally may be required to work evenings and weekends.
Physical Requirements
Occasionally requires field inspection, ladder, and stair climbing, and walking. Appropriate safety equipment must be used. Some positions require working outdoors in inclement weather, swimming, and the ability to push, shove, and lift.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:
If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical/drug screen may be conducted if applicable to the job. 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 are related 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 safety-sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or drug screen may be conducted if applicable to the position.
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 .

 

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Job Summary
Company
Metropolitan Council
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
$84,988.80 - $128,273.60 Annually
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
9 years
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