Wastewater Biosolids Program Supervisor

City of Joplin, MO•Joplin, MO

53d

About The Position

Under general supervision, manages the Biosolids Land Application Program consisting of handling and disposal of all biosolids produced at City of Joplin Wastewater Treatment Facilities in accordance with state and federal environmental regulations.

Requirements

Knowledge of: General principles and practices of wastewater treatment
State and Federal regulations, standards, and criteria regarding the discharge of effluent
State and Federal regulations, standards, and guidelines regarding wastewater treatment and biosolids management
State and Federal recordkeeping and reporting requirements for wastewater treatment plant operations
Microsoft Office Suite.
Skill in: Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the public, landowners, State and Federal environmental protection agency staff, and other City staff
following complex oral and written instructions, procedures, and guidelines
making complex calculations concerning the levels of metals in the biosolids and application rates
understanding and interpreting complex laws, regulations, procedures, and guidelines
maintaining records and preparing reports
Microsoft Office Suite.
Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Experience: Two years of full-time wastewater experience is required.
Licenses and Certifications: Possess and maintain a Class D Wastewater Operator's license and a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements within six months of hiring date.
Requires successful post-offer completion of a background investigation, physical exam, and drug test as a condition of employment with the City of Joplin.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree in Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related field is preferred.
Biosolids application or relevant agronomic experience is preferred.
Accredited coursework in lieu of work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

Supervises and schedules the work of equipment operators in the handling and land application of wastewater biosolids.
Collects biosolid samples at both treatment plants for lab testing and evaluates the suitability of land application.
Maintains an understanding of current environmental regulations and best practices set by state and federal regulators for biosolids handling and disposal.
Meets with landowners to secure farmland and discuss the City's land application program.
Coordinates with landowners for soil sample collections and application scheduling.
Calculates application rates and pollutant loadings on fields and tracks their loading status in relation to annual and lifetime metal limits.
Keeps and maintains all electronic data pertaining to the biosolids program such as field and landowner information, daily logs, application rates, lab results, pollutant loadings, and annual reports.
Oversees the sludge press and coordinates with other wastewater division supervisors and personnel in the operation of the sludge press and compost mixing for land application.
Prepares annual reports for state and federal regulators and responds to information requests regarding the City's Biosolids and Land Application program.
Supervises employees and provides regular feedback regarding employee performance. Provides timely and constructive feedback through the formal evaluation process.
Addresses employee performance concerns in compliance with established policies and procedures. Participates in the disciplinary process by providing critical input prior to the Department Director issuing a final recommendation for disciplinary action in compliance with the City's policies and procedures.
Participates in hiring and promotional processes for the biosolids program by providing critical input to the Pretreatment Inspector and Plant Superintendent regarding hiring and promotional opportunities. Cooperates and coordinates with the City Human Resources Department to comply with rules and regulations related to recruitment, hiring, and promotional processes.
Contributes effectively to the Public Works Department, communicates effectively with co-workers, both within the department as well as outside the department. Maintains satisfactory attendance to ensure duties are performed without negatively impacting co-workers or delivery of service to the public.