Water Plant Operations Supervisor

City of Cedar Rapids•J Ave Water- 761 J Ave NE Cedar Rapids, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking a skilled and motivated Water Plant Operations Supervisor to lead our operator teams and help manage daily operations at our water treatment facilities. In this people-focused leadership role, you’ll supervise, train, coach, and evaluate staff—setting expectations, assigning work, and supporting a safe, high-performing team that delivers clean drinking water to our community. Alongside staff leadership, you’ll monitor treatment processes, troubleshoot equipment, improve workflows, track performance metrics, and help manage inventory and purchasing needs to keep plant operations running smoothly and safely. If you bring water treatment operations experience and enjoy leading people in essential public service work, we encourage you to apply and help keep Cedar Rapids’ water safe and reliable.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a related field
Three (3) to Five (5) years’ experience of water plant operations
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations
Valid U.S. Driver’s License
Grade I Treatment-Water Operator Certification issued by the State of Iowa
Grade II and Grade III Treatment-Water Operator Certification issued by the State of Iowa within twelve months of hire

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Supervises and monitors the operations and maintenance of City water production plants
Supervises the work of assigned personnel, including assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, and conducting performance evaluations
Assists plant personnel on streamlining and improving workflow
Control plant processes; troubleshoots equipment and quickly makes necessary adjustments to ensure safety on all equipment
Trains and analyzes equipment and safety procedures
Analyzes equipment conditions, monitors usage, and tracks performance metrics
Maintains inventory for completion of projects, evaluates the supplier’s quality, quote, price, and inventory count controls for monthly reporting, orders materials and prepares purchase orders.
Initiates action requests for equipment, lab tests, operator tasks and computer system changes
Operates ground level and overhead valves or other field devices and performs routine laboratory tests.
Monitors distribution system operations and tank levels
Conducts project design and monitors for completeness of specification requirements
Prepares and submits bids for review and approval.
Participates in citywide initiatives, committees, and planning groups
Performs related work as required.