Wastewater Operations and Maintenance Supervisor I

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

2d•$29 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

This supervisory position located within Regional Wastewater Reclamation’s (RWRD) Conveyance Division is responsible for safe operation and maintenance of 3500+ miles of conveyance system. The selected candidate will ensure continuity of operations by assigning/scheduling preventative maintenance tasks to staff, including equipment and cleaning of the conveyance system. If you have the desire to make a difference and have a positive impact on your local community, apply to be an Operations & Maintenance Supervisor I at RWRD!

Requirements

Possess current Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) certification(s) required for the position at time of application
Four years of experience in the operation of an advanced, complex wastewater/water facility, systems, or related industry/facility
Valid driver's license is required at the time of application
Valid AZ driver's license is required at time of appointment
The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine the applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures
This position requires a valid Arizona Class D driver’s license at the time of application or prior to completion of initial/promotional probation
A valid Arizona commercial driver's license (CDL), Class A, Class B, or Class C with appropriate endorsements is required
Depending on the area of assignment, all positions require either a valid Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade 4 Wastewater Treatment or Wastewater Collection System Operator certification
Some positions require a Grade 1 Wastewater Collection certification
This position requires successful demonstration of internal O&M knowledge and skills within the probationary period
Pre-employment background checks
Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history
Some positions may carry the risk of exposure to infectious disease, asbestos, or wastewater and sewage products, therefore special medical screening prior to or during employment may be necessary to assure employee health and safety
This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen
All positions require sufficient body flexibility, mobility, stamina, and balance to allow for standing, walking, sitting, grasping and manipulation of work objects, frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and climbing stairs and ladders
All positions require regular or occasional crawling, kneeling, squatting, lifting/carrying objects up to fifty pounds, pushing and pulling of objects up to seventy-five pounds, and the ability to properly don and doff fall protection to enter and work in confined spaces
Essential to this position is corrected or sufficient vision; the ability to see, read and interpret written information, manuals, gauges, etc., including distinguishing various colors
Also essential to this position is corrected or sufficient hearing; the ability to hear and comprehend voice communications in-person, over a radio and phone, and to hear operating equipment
Action Activity - bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching, squatting, stooping; Motion Activity - grasping; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas, on a radio, behind themselves, equipment alarms; Speaking Activity - in person, on the phone, on a radio; Vision - operate a motor vehicle, may be required to operate commercial vehicle, operate machinery, operate a forklift/power industrial equipment, distinguish colors, depth perception, and peripheral vision
Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 75 pounds
All positions require the operation of machinery, powered industrial equipment and motor vehicles
All positions require outdoor work, including during inclement and hot weather, and exposure to waterborne pathogens/agents, hazardous materials and gases, water hazards and wet/slippery surfaces, odors, fumes, humidity, dirt, dust, traffic hazards, venomous pests, uneven surfaces, and electric arc flash potential

Nice To Haves

Minimum three (3) years experience as a Utility Maintenance Worker III/Utility Maintenance Worker II, lead position or supervisor position
Minimum three (3) years working knowledge, experience and understanding of industry specific safety rules and regulations including: traffic control procedure, confined space and lockout/tagout and understanding of industry-specific safety rules and regulations, including: traffic control procedure, confined space, and lockout/tagout
Minimum three (3) years experience utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management (CMMS) software program; such as IPS/Maximo
CDL B with tanker endorsements required

Responsibilities

Supervises and performs all duties and responsibilities of the WW O&M Technician or Utility Maintenance Workers-all Levels
Supervises, monitors, evaluates and troubleshoots/adjusts process control of treatment facilities and collection/conveyance system processes
Coordinates activities of wastewater crews in the repair and maintenance of sewer lines and other sanitary sewerage facilities, to include vector, odor and corrosion control
Supervises, plans, schedules and assigns and reviews work of assigned shift personnel
Supervises and collects data related to the operations and maintenance of the work unit and prepares reports
Supervises, monitors, evaluates, troubleshoots and adjusts treatment plant equipment, machinery and processes involved in the treatment and processing of wastewater and its byproducts including solids, gas, service water and side streams to ensure permit compliance
Supervises, reviews, and participates in the collection and analysis of treatment process samples, reported data, and lab results, ensure proper process control; this includes verifying laboratory equipment use, calibration and operational logs
Orders equipment and supplies, including laboratory supplies; communicates with Division and/or Warehouse and/ or Buyer and/ or Planner Scheduler regarding supplies, restocks supplies
Recognizes, monitors and reports hazards, effectively communicates and disseminates safety procedures and safety data sheets, conducts safety meetings to ensure operational readiness and cleanliness
Communicates effectively with team, other Supervisors, management; gives and follows written and verbal instructions, daily use of email communication, electronic logbook, spreadsheet data entry, tablet and other relevant computer software programs/applications
Prepares daily, weekly and monthly plant highlight reports and other reports to management; creates &/or modifies data tables/spreadsheet to analyze and present data; may provide recommendations for capital asset expenditures
Supervises, participates, and coordinates maintenance and repair activities with other team supervisors, planner/scheduler, central maintenance supervisors and other work units
Provides field training/OJT to O&M Technicians, Utility Maintenance Workers and other O&M Supervisors; provides leadership, mentorship, training to other operational staff, and conducts tours of facilities
Supervises, trains and evaluates assigned personnel; maintains documentation of assigned personnel training, performance, and evaluations
Uses advanced operating principles of facility Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and computerized maintenance management systems; uses SCADA to remotely operate facilities when assigned to OCC
Assists Management with process control and optimization recommendations, including input on large scale projects and the integration/optimization of new processes and equipment while maintaining current treatment efficiency and regulatory compliance
Uses advanced knowledge of mass balance techniques and solids handling including but not limited to solids and sludge concentrations, SVI, sludge age, anaerobic digestion and biogas production
Supervises and assists in the design, development and implementation of capital projects
Initiates the implementation of facility emergency plans and procedures
Creates and updates procedures, rounds, risk/hazard assessments, safety and LOTO plans, etc. including SOPs, JHAs, and similar documents
Responds to calls/complaints and requests from the public, other County departments, local, state and federal agencies
Establishes or directs establishment and maintenance of work site traffic control measures to assure safety of workers and the public
Provides dispatch services and performs miscellaneous activities for the collection/conveyance system when assigned to OCC
Supervises and reviews the collection of data and information pertaining to facility permits, prepares and reviews documentation pertaining to facility permits