WPCD- Operations Supervisor

CITY OF WHEELING•Wheeling, WV

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction of the WPCD Superintendent, supervises and oversees the collection, treatment, and disposal of wastewater for the City. This role involves planning, directing, coordinating, and controlling the activities of the Operations Division staff, including payroll, hiring recommendations, work assignment and review, performance evaluation, leave scheduling, and daily work instruction. The position also assists in budget preparation and monitoring, oversees purchasing of equipment and supplies, inventory control, and accounting procedures, ensuring services meet quality and timeliness standards. It includes planning for new services and expansion of unit functions, attending meetings, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. The supervisor is responsible for the safety, health, and accident program, providing on-the-job training, recommending and implementing goals, and maintaining records of chemicals, materials, and supplies. Preparation of monthly reports, plant questionnaires, permit applications, and conducting plant tours are also key duties. The role requires knowledge of wastewater treatment methods, safety precautions, regulations, and supervision techniques, as well as skills in treatment and analysis, communication, lab testing, record maintenance, computer operation, and relationship building. The position demands strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple projects and maintain confidentiality.

Requirements

High School diploma
Five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience in a wastewater treatment plant
Three (3) of which in a supervisory capacity
Must possess a WV Class IV Wastewater Operator’s certificate
Must be certified as a Laboratory Technician

Nice To Haves

Other certifications as determined by federal, state, and division regulations may be required.

Responsibilities

Plans, directs, coordinates, and controls the activities of the Operations Division staff including payroll, recommendations for hiring, assigning and reviewing work, performance evaluation, scheduling leave, and providing daily work instruction.
Assists in the preparation of and monitors the Division budget.
Oversees purchasing of equipment and supplies, inventory control and accounting procedures.
Assures that services delivered by staff meet quality and timeliness standards.
Plans for the addition of new services and/or the expansion of unit functions.
Ensures wastewater treatment plant operations are in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Coordinates safety, health, and accident program for the plant.
Provides on-the-job training and coordinates training programs.
Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives.
Reviews, maintains, and orders inventory and records of chemicals, materials, and supplies.
Prepares monthly reports.
Prepares plant questionnaires and permit applications as required by government agencies.
Conducts plant tours.
Performs other duties as assigned.