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Summary Statement

The Public Works department is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Biosolids Program Manager. This is more than just a job—join a team with a shared mission and supportive culture. Let’s make an impact together. This position:

• Manages and oversees all biosolids and application site-related activities to ensure conformance with federal, state and local regulations and guidelines.
• Develops and implements goals and plans for biosolids programs.
• This position works under general direction.

City employees enjoy a top-notch zero-premium healthcare option for you and your family and a generous lifetime-annuity pension plan through PERSI. In addition, you’ll receive three weeks of vacation, 96 hours of sick time, 10 public holidays, and 2 floating holidays annually. Other benefits include public employee student loan forgiveness, 10 weeks paid parental leave, a cash-incentive wellness program, and more. Imagine that.

Essential Functions

Manages the work of operational, maintenance, technical and/or other staff; determines organizational structure, staffing needs and work strategies; ensures adequate resources are available for staff to perform work duties; and ensures that assigned operations and activities comply with organizational goals, objectives and regulatory requirements.

Directs the operations and maintenance of facilities and programs related to the recycling of biosolids and other wastewater products. Acts as utility subject matter expert on CFR 40 Part 503 requirements, Idaho guidance and interpretation, as well as emerging issues relative to biosolids. Represents and communicates the utility’s biosolids compliance and site management strategies to local, regional and international groups. Provides numerous tours and informational inquiries relative to biosolids on behalf of the utility. Grants site access, serves as liaison, evaluates utility risk and provide samples/data for research projects.

Ensures compliance with all regulations and guidelines that govern biosolids handling, transportation, distribution and end-use. Develops and updates management plans, regulatory records, water rights records and compliance reports in accordance with dynamic state and federal requirements. In addition to Class B, land application materials, monitors and directs compliance monitoring and recordkeeping for Class A struvite products.

Directs the land application program and oversees activities of field staff. Works with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) and Idaho Department of Agriculture to maintain site approval for biosolids land application, pesticide usage, irrigation water usage and storm water management.

Prepares and maintains standard operating procedures (SOP) for sample collection, application and analysis for nutrient management. Conducts sampling of soils, water and biosolids and works with the department's environmental laboratory.

Develops biosolids and environmental program goals and objectives to ensure an adequate disposal strategy for city-used water system solids. Serves as biosolids expert for utility strategic and long-term solids disposal plans. Prepares, administers and manages biosolids application and farm operations budgets and asset replacements.

Serves on the commodities sales committee and provides oversight for crop sales activities. Negotiates and administers property rental and commodity sales contracts and agreements. Prepares annual commodity documents for the Public Works Commission and city council's review and approval.

Negotiates permits and/or agreements with federal and state agencies. Reviews new and existing environmental legislation to determine current requirements and recommends change as appropriate.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Bachelor’s degree in agricultural science, biology, chemistry, engineering or a related field
• 5 years of progressively responsible experience working with biosolids, used water treatment or a related field and
• experience supervising employees, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Knowledge of:

• federal, state and local regulations pertaining to biosolids and environmental programs;
• laboratory practices and procedures;
• chemical and biological principles;
• hydrological principles;
• principles and practices of statistical analysis;
• hazards and applicable safety precautions involved in farming and heavy equipment operations; and
• computer usage including related software.

Ability to:

• analyze, interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and biosolid procedures;
• plan, direct and evaluate the work of subordinate employees;
• communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and
• perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Master's degree in agricultural science, biology, chemistry, engineering or a related field
• 5 years of experience implementing biosolids programs, developing budgets and supervising employees in an agricultural setting.

Licensing And Other Requirements Valid state-issued driver’s license.
Ability to obtain a valid Idaho Wastewater Treatment Operator Class I or Operator in Training (OIT) license within 6months of appointment.

Special Requirements
Applicants must be able to pass:

City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation

Driving Record Check

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds and rarely lifting/carrying up to 75 pounds. Also, the employee is occasionally pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds and rarely pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. The noise level is rarely moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach and grasp. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.Additional physical efforts include: .

Working Environment
The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, in wet and humid conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. Employees are exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Work includes protected exposure to infectious bacteria, bodily fluids and chemicals. Work requires walking on uneven ground, rocky areas, slippery surfaces, ice, insects, biosolids and agricultural chemicals and in all weather conditions; driving large equipment and semi-trailer on icy roads and in strong winds; driving through heavy traffic; working in low light. Employees work around biosolids, irrigation equipment, farm equipment and implements. The work environment is a remote, rural 4,225 acre commercial farm that recycles biosolids.
This position works: evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. During harvest months employees may work irregular hours and shifts as needed.

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.

Healthcare:

• ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family
• Low-cost dental and vision options.
• Post-employment health savings account.

Retirement and Investment Plans:

• PERSI retirement benefits
• 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match.
• 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match

Well Being Program:

• Up to $500 cash per year for participants.
• Alternative transportation incentives.

Paid Leave – City employees receive generous paid leave:

• 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City
• 12 paid holidays every year
• 8 hours of sick leave per month
• 10 weeks Parental Leave

Life & Long Term Disability:

• Basic Life insurance at no cost to you
• Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you

Other optional benefits:

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Supplemental Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free local bus pass
• Corporate discount programs
• AFLAC
• Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues.

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