OPERATIONS CONTROL SUPERVISOR

City of Amarillo

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Wastewater Treatment Superintendent, this position is responsible for supervising and participating in wastewater treatment plant processes and total plant operations. Duties include operating a wastewater treatment plant laboratory and directly supervising nine treatment plant operators.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology or related field and a minimum of five years of wastewater experience.
Eight years of experience and 160 hours of specialized training may be substituted for the above.
Must hold TCEQ Class A Wastewater Certification.
Valid Texas Driver’s License required.
Ability to use various pieces of laboratory equipment.
Ability to operate computers for data entry and word processing.
Strong verbal and written communication skill.
Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
Ability to access and utilize asset management software.

Nice To Haves

Two years of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises the overall operations of the Wastewater Treatment Department.
Manages wastewater effluent and sludge disposal meeting all Federal, State and City regulations.
Encourages good customer relations regarding effluent quality, sludge disposal.
Serves in an advisory capacity to the Utilities Division staff.
Supervises employees, including the hiring, evaluation, discipline, training, handling of issues and corrective action plan for the operations staff; prepares performance evaluations for all direct reports and reviews all performance evaluations prepared by subordinates.
Complete weekly updates with staff and keep upper management informed of projects and emergencies.
Analyzes and reviews operational and production data.
Manages the employee safety program for the departments including planning, evaluating, training, accident follow-up, reporting and implementation of City and departmental policies and procedures.
Answers complaints, questions and comments from the public via phone, email or letter.
Interfaces with other City departments as necessary.
Assists with the development, review of updated policies and procedures for the department and ensures consistent implementation.
Enforces all City personnel rules, policies and procedures.
Complies with all reporting requirements for the City, state and federal governments.
Supervises plant processes and controls assuring the best quality effluent possible.
Any other duties as assigned.