Ronald K. Clark Jr.
*** ***** ******* *****, **********, Alabama 36330 334-***-**** or 494-
0227
MANAGEMENT
PROFILE: Highly conscientious, detailed minded professional with twenty
years experience in the wastewater and water industry as it pertains to
supervisory, operations, training and safety.
. Motivated individual with vast knowledge of the water and
wastewater industry, training techniques and safety accumulated
through numerous college courses, training programs and seminars.
. Began as a laborer and within three years obtained Alabama
Department of Environmental Management's highest wastewater
certification, Grade 4.
. Within the last two years has obtained a certification as a
Certified Instructional Technologist (CIT) and completed OSHA's 501
course to be recognized as an OSHA instructor.
. In September 2006 has obtained a Grade 2 water certification.
"Man shapes himself through decisions that shape his environment"
Experience
Superintendent
February 2007 -- April
New Brockton Water and Sewer Board
. Supervise the operations of a water and wastewater system for New
Brockton. Provide yearly budgets, insure budgets are being met,
hire and train new employees, inform water and sewer board monthly
of the daily activities of the system.
. Insure customer satisfaction in all aspects of a water and
wastewater system.
. Perform and supervise necessary operations as needed or directed in
conjunction with electrical panel controls, electric, hydraulic or
mechanical valves, pumps or gated to ensure proper operation of the
water and wastewater treatment facility.
. Provide sampling and testing of effluent and adjust system as
indicated by data analyzed.
. Supervise or perform mechanical and electrical repair of motors,
controls, lift stations equipment and treatment facility.
. Operate and maintain distribution system, tanks, wells, pumping
stations, collection systems and treatment units as needed.
. Maintain records, interpret data and report results.
Chief Operator
March 2006 - February 2007
Geneva Water Works and Sewer Board
. Perform and supervise necessary operations as needed or directed in
conjunction with electrical panel controls, electric, hydraulic or
mechanical valves, pumps or gated to ensure proper operation of the
water and wastewater treatment facility.
. Provide sampling and testing of effluent and adjust system as
indicated by data analyzed.
. Supervise or perform mechanical and electrical repair of motors,
controls, lift stations equipment and treatment facility.
. Operate and maintain pumping stations, collection systems and
treatment units as needed.
. Maintain records, interpret data and report results.
Wastewater Technician
April 2003 - March 2006
Alabama Rural Water Association, Montgomery, Alabama
Technician (April 2003 - Present)
. Give technical, financial, and managerial advice to rural
communities concerning wastewater deficiencies.
. Coordinate all continuing education training for wastewater
operators provided by ARWA.
. Hold training sessions for wastewater operators in the areas of
operation, maintenance, and safety.
Manager/Operator/Operator Trainee
City of Enterprise, Wastewater Treatment Facility, Enterprise, Alabama
Manager (May 1994 - April 2003)
. Manage three Wastewater Treatment Facilities
. Ensure all EPA and ADEM guidelines were met to standards.
. Develop long and short range objectives and goals. Prepare and
submit budgets for financial management.
. Supervised three grade 3 operators and 1 lab technician.
. Interview and hire employees. Coordinate new employee orientation,
provide training, and assign schedules. Evaluate, counsel and
oversee disciplinary actions when needed.
. Perform all above plus the same duties that an Operator 3 perform
and have working knowledge of lab tech duties.
Operator III (September 1990 - May 1994)
. Perform and supervise necessary operations as needed or directed in
conjunction with electrical panel controls, electric, hydraulic or
mechanical valves, pumps or gated to ensure proper operation of the
wastewater treatment facility.
. Provide sampling and testing of effluent and adjust system as
indicated by data analyzed.
. Supervise or perform mechanical and electrical repair of motors,
controls, lift stations equipment and treatment facility.
. Operate and maintain pumping stations, collection systems and
treatment units as needed.
. Maintain records, interpret data and report results.
. Knowledge of chlorine safety, handling and calculations; design
applications operations, control and calculations involving
treating waste by the trickling filter method and /or by various
modifications of the activated sludge process.
Operator Trainee (July 1989 - September 1990)
Detailed on-the-job training and instruction received in
wastewater plant operations. Knowledge gained about various
techniques and procedures of plant operations according to the
Environmental Services Department.
Laborer
City of Enterprise, Street Department, Enterprise, Alabama
Drove dump truck
Performed various laborer duties such as patch pot holes, cleaned
gutters or whatever was needed.
Ronald K. Clark Jr.
Education/Training
Completed a 30 hour instructional course from NESHTA for Certified
Instructional Technologist Board of Certifications, with certification
exam
Attended three day seminar at National Rural Water Office, Washington
D.C. Vulnerability assessments and emergency response training
Completed OSHA 501 On-Line Course
Attended Troy State University, Dothan completing 90 quarter hours, 1993-
1995
Completed 30 quarter hours, Wallace Community College, Dothan, 1989-1991
Completed 9 quarter hours University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa 1988
Completed 48 quarter hours Enterprise State Community College, Enterprise
1985-1987
Received training from Shelton State Community College, Tuscaloosa 1990
Certification/License
Certified Instructional Technologist (CIT)
Wastewater Certification, Grade 4
Water Certification, Grade 2
Training Certificate for OSHA 501 On-Line Course
Class B Commercial Drivers License
Professional Associations
Member NESHTA August 2003
Member Water Environment Association, 1995-Present
Member Alabama Rural Water Association, 2000-Present