Wastewater Treatment - Supervisor - Wastewater Treatment

City of Abilene•Abilene, TX

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction of the Division Manager – Wastewater Treatment, this role performs a variety of technical and supervisory work involved in the operation and maintenance of a Wastewater Treatment Plant. The position exercises technical and functional supervision over lower level staff.

Requirements

Five (5) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a Wastewater Treatment Plant is required.
A high school diploma or a GED is required.
A Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) issued “B” Wastewater License as well as all TCEQ required training, courses, and years of experience is required.
A valid TCEQ “B” Wastewater License is required.
A valid Texas driver’s license; the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days, or a military waiver is required.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including supplied air respirators (SCBA) masks and other related safety equipment.
Ability to travel to different work sites.
Ability to work various shifts.
Ability to work on call work rotation.
Must be available after hours for emergency responses.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of methods, materials, practices, equipment, and facilities involved in a Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Knowledge of applicable State and Federal regulations.
Knowledge of workplace occupational hazards and standard safety precautions.
Knowledge of safe driving principles and practices.
Skill to use and maintain a variety of tools and equipment used in a Wastewater Treatment Plant and repair activities.
Skill to operate basic computer equipment.
Skill to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and responsible manner.
Ability to plan and supervise the work of lower level personnel engaged in treatment, maintenance and repair activities.
Ability to perform laboratory process control testing.
Ability to perform required computer operations in conjunction with position specific requirements.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
Ability to follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
Ability to lead and manage a team in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

Responsibilities

Direct other treatment plant personnel on an assigned shift; may assign and review work; train personnel; and assist with problem solving, as necessary.
Oversee plant operating efficiency; maintain records; prepare reports regarding the operation of the plant and quality of the plant product; suggest methods of improving plant efficiency.
Troubleshoot and arrange for resolution of maintenance or operation problems.
Supervise and assist with conducting chemical and bacteriological analysis of treatment plant products using quality control data analysis data of plant products.
Make required adjustments based on the analysis of information from meter readings, gauges and other control/measuring devices.
Maintain effective communication and working relationships with employees, governmental officials, and the general public.
Perform process control and laboratory analysis.
Maintain and enter process control as well as other data into the appropriate computer systems.
Oversee training practices and procedures of all new employees.
Operate a City vehicle daily to travel to various Wastewater Treatment Plants, pump stations, storage tanks, lakes, and vendors.
Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.