DWM Watershed Plant Operator Supervisor (Chattahoochee)

City of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs supervisory assignments associated with operating the water treatment plant and to ensure a continuous, adequate supply of potable drinking water meeting federal/state regulations for the citizens of Atlanta. Supervises; water analysis and treatment; mixing chemicals; laboratory testing; operating various pumps and valves; repairing and maintaining machinery and equipment; maintaining records, instructing and disciplining assigned staff. This is a team lead or "foreman" level position with a formally designated team of skilled employees, either in one or multiple skilled specialties. Lead assignments made on a job-by-job basis would be more appropriately at the Senior level. Direction received is very general and focuses on end results and is typically collaborative in nature. Makes decisions on technical issues, diagnoses, or procedures in collaboration with supervisors or managers.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
5 years of work experience in a Water Plant or a related area.
Valid State of Georgia Class I Drinking Water Operator License or eligibility to transfer registration from another state to Georgia.
A valid Georgia driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
Certificate and license must remain valid during tenure in this classification.

Nice To Haves

3 years work experience as a Class I Drinking Water Operator.
Class B CDL license desirable.

Responsibilities

Generates work orders in maintenance management system; orders chemicals and supplies.
Coordinates with contractors on plant upgrades and equipment repairs and installations.
Responsible for maintaining the facility in a condition that meets state and federal permit requirements.
Supervises and evaluates assigned staff; develops goals and expectations for operators, handles all employee concerns, directs work assignments, counsels and disciplines employees when necessary, and completes employee performance appraisals.
Reviews the work of Operators for accuracy/completion and to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
Communicates with employees to ensure proper plant operation of the Standard Operating Procedures.
Prepares and maintaining reports, logs, and records on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
Controls treatment plant processes, chemical dosages, and equipment used to purify, treat and clarify water for human consumption and for industrial and commercial use.
Operates and controls various pumps and valves to regulate the flow of water through the treatment plant and distribution system.
Assists in performing a variety of laboratory tests to determine the chemical composition of water and to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations for turbidity, chlorine, fluoride, pH, iron and manganese; makes adjustments to chemical dosages as necessary.
Records plant operation data from observations, instrumentation and laboratory tests; records test results for reporting to state agency as appropriate.
Receives and/or prepares letters, reports, correspondence, forms and other documentation; reviews, processes, and/or forwards as appropriate; maintains files and logs; performs other clerical duties.