Chief Water Plant Operator

City of Lancaster • Pa, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Directs the operation of both water treatment plants to ensure the quality and quantity of water supplied to the City's water distribution system. The City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is a municipality spanning 7 square miles, home to nearly 60,000 diverse residents. The City provides a range of public services, including fire and police, health, housing, parks, streets, and water and wastewater services for upwards of 120,000 customers in the surrounding region. This work is powered by nearly 600 employees committed to the core values of quality, teamwork, integrity, and respect.

Requirements

• High School or completion of a GED is required.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in filter plant operations, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity.
• Possession of a valid Pennsylvania State Driver’s License is required.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain within two (2) years, a Class A Water Operator Certification as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
• Follows safe practices in the performance of the position duties.
• Proficiency in knowledge, understanding and use of Microsoft (or similar) suite of tools (Word, and Excel, Outlook or Lotus Notes).
• Ability to interpret, verify, and accurately enter data into a computer database.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to maintain positive interactions.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability to new or changed situations, with willingness to improve work processes.
• Ability to exhibit customer-centered behaviors and to focus on customer needs.
• Ability to commit to excellence in service and to continuous improvement.
• Requires occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Works around motorized or moving equipment and machinery.
• Requires working long hours and must be available to handle emergency situations after hours, weekends and holidays.
• Applicants must possess valid employment authorization to work in the United States.
• Applicants must have the ability to work on-site at City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania locations.

Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of employees engaged in various processes of water treatment.
• Sets up, calibrates, and inspects the operation of chemical feed and filtration equipment.
• Consults with the water laboratory regarding water treatment problems and determines the type and amount of chemicals to be used.
• Determines the need for recovery cleans and repairing of membranes.
• Receives and investigates complaints from the public concerning the condition of finished water.
• Trains operators and other personnel in the performance of their duties.
• Processes and organizes employees’ timecards, overtime records, operation logs, employee attendance records, schedules employee time off, and prepares various reports as needed.
• Utilizes daily reports, operator logs, bench testing, daily lab reports, and other resources to support process control decisions and troubleshooting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED