Assistant WWTP Superintendent

City of Pueblo • Pueblo, CO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant WWTP Superintendent is an exempt position reporting to the WWTP Superintendent. The role requires familiarity with facility operation and maintenance procedures sufficient to work and direct facility operations relatively independently. The Assistant WWTP Superintendent is responsible for operation-related activities at the Water Reclamation Facility and directly supervises operations employees. The job description describes the general nature and level of the work and is not an exhaustive list of duties.

The position oversees facility operations to meet regulatory requirements, supports the WWTP Superintendent with staffing recommendations and program management, and serves as Operator in Responsible Charge during the Superintendent’s absence. The role coordinates with plant staff and other City personnel, maintains operational records and supplies, and provides training and oversight related to treatment operations, equipment maintenance, and safety.

The position may require responding to after-hours emergencies and performing Wastewater Operator A duties during leaves, training events, or emergencies. Work may involve exposure to noise, moving parts, heights, hazardous chemicals and conditions, disease, extreme weather, confined spaces, and toxic atmospheres. The employee must be willing and able to work overtime, be called back for emergencies, use a respirator or self-contained breathing apparatus when needed, and perform heavy lifting and climb stairs and ladders. An Associate degree or higher in a related field, a Colorado Class A Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator’s Certificate or an equivalent certificate with the ability to obtain Colorado certification through reciprocity within 12 months of appointment, six years of progressively responsible experience in a large wastewater treatment plant or advanced treatment facility, and a valid driver’s license are required. A minimum of two years in a supervisory capacity is preferred.

Requirements

• Associate degree or higher education in a related field.
• Colorado Class A Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator’s Certificate, or an equivalent certification from another state with the ability to obtain a Colorado operator’s certificate through reciprocity within 12 months of appointment.
• Six years of successful, progressively responsible experience in a large (greater than 4 MGD) wastewater treatment plant or advanced treatment facility.
• Valid driver’s license at application and a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment; license must be maintained during employment, and changes in license status must be reported immediately.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work well with supervisors, the WWTP Superintendent, the Wastewater Director, and other City departments.
• Detailed knowledge and ability related to wastewater treatment plant operation, particularly advanced wastewater treatment processes and biological nutrient removal.
• Ability to assist with evaluation and interpretation of test results to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
• Detailed knowledge of wastewater treatment operating procedures, hazards, and safety requirements, and ability to guide subordinates in safe operating practices.
• Working knowledge of large pumps, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical machinery, electric motors, controls, and automation of unit processes.
• Ability to describe maintenance issues accurately and recognize preventative maintenance needs and necessary repairs.
• Ability to plan, manage, and coordinate others’ work, including shift scheduling.
• Working knowledge of computers, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, spreadsheets, and databases for data management and reporting.
• Ability to maintain accurate and precise records.
• Working knowledge of and ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to plan and manage work in accordance with an annual capital budget.
• Ability to take initiative, make decisions, and demonstrate leadership.
• Ability to perform all aspects of the job safely.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, hear staff communications and audible alarms, listen to equipment for possible problems, and perform the physical movements and manual dexterity needed to inspect, maintain, and replace electrical system components; operate and adjust equipment or controls; use a computer; and drive City vehicles.
• Willingness to work overtime, be called back for emergencies, work in confined spaces or toxic atmospheres using respiratory protection, and perform heavy lifting and climb stairs and ladders.
• Maintain required licenses and certifications throughout employment.
• Where applicable to criminal justice information access, meet federal and state access requirements concerning felony or misdemeanor convictions and pending charges.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facility operations to meet applicable regulatory requirements.
• Make staffing and process-control recommendations to the WWTP Superintendent and schedule operational activities.
• Serve as Operator in Responsible Charge during the WWTP Superintendent’s absence.
• Assist the WWTP Superintendent in managing programs, including the biosolids program.
• Develop and maintain information for applicable reports and records.
• Inventory and maintain stocks of process chemicals and operating supplies.
• Work with the Regulatory Compliance Specialist to ensure safety training and programs are implemented at the plant.
• Train staff in treatment operations, equipment maintenance, and proper operation of treatment plant equipment.
• Assist the Regulatory Compliance Specialist in maintaining and enforcing City and Water Reclamation Facility safety programs.
• Maintain effective communication among staff and with the WW Maintenance Supervisor, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Laboratory Supervisor, Pretreatment Manager, and WWTP Superintendent.
• Evaluate assigned personnel, document on-the-job training, and provide counseling and discipline as necessary.
• Perform duties of Wastewater Operator A during shifts for leaves, training events, or emergencies, as needed.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The City of Pueblo describes its benefits package as very rich and directs applicants to its benefits webpage for details; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree