Chief Treatment Plant Operator

General Statement of Duties

Closing Date: This position closes Monday, October 6, 2025.

Performs highly responsible work directing treatment process operations and staff at the assigned plant in strict accordance with all applicable permit and environmental regulations, as well as County and Department policies; does related work as required. The Chief Plant Operator will be assigned to the County' s Water Treatment Plant.

Essential Duties

Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, standards, regulations, equipment and treatment processes for the assigned treatment plant's operations

Extensive knowledge of chemicals used in the treatment process, including the impact of their adjustments to the compliance of the treated water

Extensive knowledge of all applicable local, state and federal regulations impacting and governing the treatment process and the treated water

Considerable knowledge of the sampling, testing, monitoring and reporting of raw and treated water

Accurately performs complex calculations inherent to the treatment process

Computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft products, SCADA and databases

Ability to perform regulatory testing of water quality parameters

Perform chemical and fuel deliveries

Adjust chemical feeds to processes

Perform sample collection and lab analysis of raw water, rapid mix, sedimentation basins, filtration, combined filtered water, and finished water

Ability to read, and consistently comprehend, interpret, apply and communicate complex technical/process information, policies, procedures and related regulatory requirements accurately

Good written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical information, issues and ideas to non-technical audiences in easily understandable language/terms

Excellent organization skills with the demonstrated ability to plan, monitor and execute work effectively and within all established deadlines, specifications and regulations

Ability to multi-task effectively

Sound inventory management skills to ensure chemicals and other components essential to the treatment processes are readily available when needed

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the demonstrated ability to accurately consider and weigh a variety of relevant factors, make determinations, decisions and recommendations, and appropriately resolve a wide variety of issues within established policies, guidelines, regulatory and other division-specific requirements and procedures

Sound working knowledge of the hazards associated with the treatment process

Thorough working knowledge of relevant safety rules/regulations, personal protection equipment (PPE) and other required safety equipment, and accident-prevention practices

Visual and hearing acuity sufficient to enable effective interactions, inspections, monitoring and data collection; physical condition that permits safely operating a wide variety of equipment, gates, valves or other process-related equipment

Physical condition that permits activities including but not limited to lifting up to fifty (50) pounds, walking or standing for extended periods of time, stooping, climbing stairs and ladders and working under adverse temperature and/or weather conditions

Supervisory skills including the ability to develop, coach and mentor as well as foster and maintain high morale and engagement

Works well independently and as part of a team

Sound interpersonal skills

Personal accountability, professional integrity and sound judgement

Interacts professionally with internal and external stakeholders and maintains an effective working relationships and excellent customer service skills with the demonstrated ability to interact patiently, respectfully, and with tact and courtesy with all internal and external stakeholders

Requires the ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled or required, as this position works a rotating shift.

Minimum Qualifications

Prefer a relevant 4-year degree; f ive (5) years of progressively responsible and relevant plant operation or other relevant work experience in a comparable treatment plant setting, with a minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience; OR, a ny equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Additional Information

This position reports to Henrico Water Treatment Facility located at 10111 Three Chopt Road.

Requires valid Class I Waterworks License issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The Commonwealth of Virginia can recognize reciprocity if an individual holds a current and valid license in another state equivalent to a Class 1 Waterworks License.

The water treatment plant uses Ozone as part of the treatment process, any knowledge or experience is preferred but not required.

Requires the ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled or required.

Requires a valid driver's license to operate a county vehicle.

Must be at least 18 years of age with no felony convictions preferred, any felony convictions must be disclosed and must comply Virginia Code Section 18 VAC 160-30-60.

A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.

How To Apply

Closing Date: This position closes Monday, October 6, 2025.

You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our online applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal though or click on the Jobs link in the upper right-hand corner of our main County page at

Minimum Salary 75519.45

Maximum Salary 138921.57

Currency USD

Main Organization General Government

General Government

Employment Status Permanent Fulltime

Permanent Full-time

Amount of Travel

Work At Home