Manager
Employer: Hanford Mission Integration Solutions · Location: Richland, WA · Posting: 41394 · Type: Full-Time · Pay: $131,888-$214,288/yr
Duties
The HMIS Water and Sewer Utilities organization operates ten (10) different pumping facilities, a Water Treatment Plant, multiple valve houses, miles of water distribution piping, twenty-one (21) permitted on site sewer system, twenty (20) sewer lift stations and a Wastewater Treatment Plant. The operations teams operate three (3) potable water delivery trucks, three (3) sewer pumping truck, one (1) raw water truck and multiple passenger sized vehicles. The department is responsible for compliance with regulations identified by state and federal agencies to include Washington State Ecology, Department of Health, and Department of Energy. This position consists of the following job duties: Understands the technical safety requirements for and how these requirements are implemented in the field. * For requirements that are unclear, requests assistance from the appropriate Subject Matter Expert (SME). * For new or changed field operations, communicates with the SME or WSU engineering to request oversight and guidance. Particular attention should be given to operational changes that do not require changes to procedures or other documents. * Implements priorities for all operations and maintenance work associated with Water and Sewer Utilities. * Approves all work to be performed associated with Water and Sewer Utilities. * Actively supports programs designed to protect employees against workplace hazards. Ensures safe working conditions and practices. * Manages the operation of the water and sewer systems in compliance with site and company policy and procedures. * Reviews daily, weekly, and monthly work status and work evolutions to ensure schedule adherence. * Initiates occurrence notifications per HMIS-PRO-EM-060, Reporting Occurrences and Processing Operations Information, as required. Ensures critiques are held when required. * Understands the principles of Conduct of Operations. Implements and mentors Conduct of Operations in the field to support continuous improvement. * Oversees overall project operations performance. Takes necessary actions to achieve project milestones and objectives safely and compliantly. * Oversees facility operations personnel to ensure adherence to conduct of operations requirements, Hanford Atomic Metal Trades Council (HAMTC) bargaining unit agreement, and project authorization documents. * Ensures equipment configuration control is maintained using operating procedures, lock and tag, and the work management system. * Ensures assigned personnel are fully trained and that only qualified personnel are assigned to perform job tasks. * Ensures adequate staffing levels are in place for 24/7 operation of water facilities. * Maintains a Shift Operations Manager (SOM) resource binder for new and existing SOMs. * Mentors SOM's and Supervisors to ensure proper and timely work development and job proficiency. * Tracks SOM's and Supervisors job proficiency thru routine meetings and job evaluations. * Manages task due dates, fulfils operational objectives, and manages accountability for all operational responsibilities. * Functions as an HMIS qualified Buyers Technical Representative, as necessary. * Ensures that personnel are physically and mentally capable of performing assigned activities responsibilities. * Ensures technical procedures and other work-related documents are prepared and used to provide appropriate work direction and to ensure work is performed safely and efficiently. * Establishes housekeeping standards in work areas of jurisdiction. * Ensures worker radiation and chemical exposure is maintained As Low As is Reasonably Achievable (ALARA). Ensures operational personnel maintain daily compliance with state and federal drinking water regulations. * Periodically performs field walkdowns to ensure WSU personnel are performing work in a procedurally compliant and safe manner. * Periodically performs MOP observations. * Other duties as assigned by the Director.
Qualifications
- BA/BS degree, plus five years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Proven experience in a leadership capacity (team lead, supervisor, manager, etc.). - Strong Conduct of Operation background and attention to detail. - Strong communication, organization and decision-making skills required. - Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate operations for the department. - Ability to obtain and maintain a Personal Identification Verification (PIV) Credential badge.
Compensation
Grade 20: $131,888 - $166,263 Grade 21: $145,150 - $183,050 Grade 22: $162,863 - $214,288 HMIS offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visit our benefits website: https://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/employeebenefits In accordance with the HMIS salary determination process, offers will be made by taking into consideration the level of assigned job duties, responsibilities, and the candidate's qualifications relative to internal peers and the external labor market. A candidate's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. The salary range listed represents the full range of salary that may be offered. This position may be required to complete a probationary period. Benefits for eligible employees will begin on day one. In compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Hanford Field Office (HFO) direction, employees issued initial badges on or after September 1st, 2025, are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a federal background check investigation. This investigation encompasses multiple areas of eligibility and includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.