Supervisor, Treatment

San Antonio River Authority•Converse, TX

About The Position

Supervises wastewater treatment operations staff. Coordinates non-routine repair, overhaul, and maintenance projects. Oversees and monitors testing programs. Safety is #1 at the River Authority: We expect every employee: to 1) Strictly follow safety policies, rules, and safe work methods. 2) Promptly correct or report safety hazards or unsafe conditions. Immediately report injuries for prompt diagnosis and treatment. 3) Make regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous safety improvement. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff. Responsibilities include hiring and termination decisions; assigning and prioritizing work; creating and managing employee schedules and approving leave; providing or facilitating training and development; handling employee concerns and disciplinary actions; conducting performance evaluations; recommending salaries and pay changes; and serving as a liaison between staff and management. Prepares and submits required reports to regulatory agencies, including monthly reports to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Oversees preparation of time and material records, forms, and related documentation. Coordinates and oversees sampling and testing of effluents, sludge, soils, and reuse water. Ensures proper frequency and compliance with permit requirements using in-house, regional, or contract laboratories. Plans and monitors bio-monitoring projects and assists with permit applications and audits. Performs technical calculations including chemical dosage rates, loadings, food-to-microorganism ratios, sludge age, percent solids, and pounds of waste using algebraic formulas. Oversees the operation and administration of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and coordinates with reuse water systems for optimized performance. Supervises and coordinates equipment maintenance and repair, including preventive and non-routine maintenance, equipment calibrations, and troubleshooting. Oversees maintenance of facility and collection system lift stations and ensures compliance with stormwater and industrial pretreatment programs. Inspects facilities and operations to ensure safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Identifies operational deficiencies and recommends corrective actions. Oversees commercial discharger inspections and classifications; coordinates monitoring of compliance with discharge permits. Assists in budgeting and procurement. Researches prices, prepares requisitions for chemicals, equipment, supplies, lab services, and repair contracts. Leads or supports conceptual planning efforts and works with consultants to evaluate and implement new technologies, processes, and equipment. Coordinates large construction projects and system upgrades. Develops and implements emergency response and crisis management procedures to ensure operational continuity and safety during critical incidents. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma and eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in wastewater treatment operations and two (2) years’ supervisory experience; or a combination of experience and education that results in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Wastewater Operator License, Class B.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality rules and regulations
Principles and practices with extended aeration activated sludge and conventional activated sludge processes
Effluent limitations
Sludge regulations, reuse water regulations, stormwater regulations, and industrial waste pretreatment systems
Microsoft Office
Interpreting and understanding lab analysis for proper process control
Analyzing and interpreting documents, instruction manuals, policies, and procedures
Communicating orally and in writing
Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and SARA Core Values of Stewardship, Integrity, and Excellence.

Responsibilities

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff.
Prepares and submits required reports to regulatory agencies
Coordinates and oversees sampling and testing of effluents, sludge, soils, and reuse water.
Performs technical calculations including chemical dosage rates, loadings, food-to-microorganism ratios, sludge age, percent solids, and pounds of waste using algebraic formulas.
Oversees the operation and administration of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and coordinates with reuse water systems for optimized performance.
Supervises and coordinates equipment maintenance and repair, including preventive and non-routine maintenance, equipment calibrations, and troubleshooting.
Inspects facilities and operations to ensure safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
Oversees commercial discharger inspections and classifications; coordinates monitoring of compliance with discharge permits.
Assists in budgeting and procurement.
Leads or supports conceptual planning efforts and works with consultants to evaluate and implement new technologies, processes, and equipment.
Develops and implements emergency response and crisis management procedures to ensure operational continuity and safety during critical incidents.