Wastewater Shift Supervisor

East Bay Municipal Utility District • Oakland, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Wastewater Shift Supervisor plans, organizes and directs the operation and routine maintenance or process monitoring and control of wastewater treatment, collection and reclamation facilities during an assigned shift. This position is responsible for the effective and efficient operation of a unit process of the wastewater treatment collection or reclamation.

Requirements

• High school graduation or its equivalent
• One year of experience as a supervisor directing the work of several subordinates in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant at a level comparable to or higher than the EBMUD class of Assistant Wastewater Shift Supervisor.
• A valid California driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• A valid Grade III California Wastewater Plant Operator certificate. Must obtain Grade IV certification within probationary period.
• Must be willing to work shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions as needed.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes including primary, secondary, tertiary and solids handling.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment plant safety principles, practices, and pertinent federal, state and local regulations.
• Knowledge of labor relations principles and practices such as progressive discipline, documentation, and proper grievance handling.
• Knowledge of supervisory techniques including planning, scheduling, training, motivating, monitoring, and evaluating performance.
• Ability to prepare, analyze, and monitor complex budgets related to daily operational activities covered by the general budget.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in emergencies regarding public safety, property damage, disruption of wastewater treatment and employee safety.
• Ability to read and interpret plant diagram drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret a variety of complex written materials.
• Ability to organize and prepare documents including major technical reports.
• Ability to maintain good labor relations within work unit including clear communication of expectations.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relations with the public, other EBMUD staff and work groups.
• Ability to maintain accurate personnel, safety, training, and other records.
• Ability to accurately compute flows, volume, area, average and other wastewater computations.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally to individuals and groups.
• Ability to operate a personal computer.

Responsibilities

• Initiating and documenting activities by preparing, reviewing and/or approving documents such as plant logs, personnel activity reports, purchase requests, repair requests, damage reports, purchase requisitions, etc.
• Maintaining a safe and effective work environment by prioritizing, organizing and delegating the work of available staff, achieving satisfactory work performance by providing clear goals and guidelines, administering performance plans, meeting to discuss performance, providing reinforcement and/or suggesting corrective measures.
• Ensuring safe and effective job progress by coordinating activities of plant staff, other East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) staff, contractors and the equipment needs within site parameters and operational constraints.
• Ensuring safe and efficient operations by reviewing, prioritizing and sequencing plant operations work.
• Obtaining management commitment to execute plant training programs and ensuring programs meet their objectives.
• Providing information for management decision making by communicating with management, gathering, and evaluating information, developing recommendations, and preparing reports.
• Assisting in the preparation of short and long-term budget documents. Ensuring that commodity, supply, equipment, and maintenance expenditures are in the best interest of EBMUD.

Benefits

• EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED