Treatment Plant Operations Supervisor
Under general supervision is responsible for planning, technical, administrative, and supervisory work in the operation of a water or wastewater treatment plant and other associated remote installations; and performs other related assigned duties.
Position Code: 7677-0001SN
Public Works, Water Pollution Control, Southside Wastewater
Treatment Plant
Pay Grade: EX-36 / Salary Range: $3,224-$5,582/Mo.
Essential Job Functions:
Assigns, coordinates, supervises, and reviews the
work of subordinate personnel in the operation of the plant,
conducting formal performance reviews
Schedules shift assignments to maintain sufficient operating
personnel
Inspects plant to determine efficiency of operations and
condition of equipment
Analyzes recording instrument readings, laboratory test results
and operating records to assure that proper process is maintained
and that all water regulations are being followed
Coordinates maintenance and installation of plant equipment
Coordinates, conducts and participates in employee training
programs
Prepares reports and maintains records
Reviews process control techniques and records
Maintains chemical inventory and records
Records and adjusts plant processes
Monitors operation preventative maintenance program
Monitors operator safety practices
Monitors support contractors (mowing, pesticide applicator,
janitorial, general contractors)
Manages assigned budget for equipment and supplies
Must report to work on a regular and timely basis
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university
with a bachelor's degree in sanitary, environmental, or industrial
engineering, environmental health, water or wastewater technology
or a related field and three (3) years of experience in the
operation of a water or wastewater treatment plant; or an
equivalent combination of training and experience per Personnel
Policies and Procedures, Section 128.
Considerable knowledge of chemical, physical, or biological water
or wastewater treatment processes; considerable knowledge of the
principles and operating methods used in a water or wastewater
treatment plant; good knowledge of the occupational hazards and
appropriate precautionary safety measures; good knowledge of
sampling, testing, and analyzing water and wastewater; good
knowledge of additive chemicals and routine chemical tests; and
good knowledge of the occupational hazards and appropriate
precautionary safety measures. Ability to quickly identify
plant operating problems and initiate corrective adjustments in
plant processes; ability to make operating adjustments on
mechanical plant equipment; ability to keep detailed records and to
prepare reports of plant operations and activities; ability to
assign, supervise, and review the work of subordinate personnel;
ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
and the ability to utilize the highest level of interpersonal skill
in order to understand, select, develop, and motivate people at any
level within or outside the organization.
Physical Requirements:
Physical requirements include arm and hand dexterity enough to use
a keyboard and telephone; frequent lifting up to 50 pounds;
occasional carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds; may be
subject to walking, standing, reaching, balancing, bending,
crawling, handling, feeling, climbing, smelling, twisting; and
vision, speech, and hearing sufficient to perform the essential
tasks.
Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a valid Class "A" Wastewater
Operator's License as issued by the Department of Environmental
Quality (DEQ); and possession of a valid Oklahoma Class "D"
Operator's License.
Skills Test Required
Writing and/or physical skills assessments may be
administered as needed for each position.
Working Environment:
Working environment is indoors in an office setting
and outdoors and in inclement weather with possible exposure to
hazardous chemicals/materials; and must be available 24 hours-7
days a week and carry cellular phone.
