Water Reclamation Process Coordinator

City of Dayton•Dayton, OH

About The Position

The City of Dayton is seeking a Water Reclamation Process Coordinator to oversee the safe, compliant, and efficient treatment of all domestic and industrial wastewater entering the Water Reclamation Facilities. The incumbent will support the Division Manager of Water Reclamation with administrative and operational duties and ensures effective coordination across treatment operations, maintenance, electrical teams, the Industrial Pretreatment Program, the Water Reclamation Laboratory, and the Industrial Surcharge Program. The role requires maintaining compliance with Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) water, air, and solid waste standards, permit requirements, and OSHA safety regulations, as well as applying thorough knowledge of administrative policies and standard operating procedures. Key functions include directing all treatment plant processes from primary and secondary treatment and odor control to activated sludge operations, sludge thickening, filtration, chlorination/dechlorination, and post-aeration. The incumbent also oversees solids handling operations, including anaerobic digestion, biosolids dewatering, methane gas recovery for cogeneration, and the land application of stabilized biosolids. Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership abilities, extensive knowledge of wastewater treatment operations and environmental regulations, and the ability to coordinate complex processes within regulatory, budgetary, and staffing constraints. This role is essential to maintaining high-quality municipal pollution control and ensuring optimal performance of Dayton’s Water Reclamation Facilities.

Requirements

Must meet one of the following criteria to be considered for certification: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Mathematics, Environmental Science, Health, Engineering or related field with two (2) years of experience in Water Reclamation, including one (1) year of supervisory and wastewater process control experience. OR Associates Degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Mathematics, Environmental Science, Health, Engineering or related field with six (6) years of experience in Water Reclamation, including two (2) years of supervisory and wastewater process control experience. Degree must be from a college or university that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission or equivalent region.
Must have a valid Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) Water Reclamation Class III certification at time of appointment.
As a condition of continued employment, a Class IV OEPA Wastewater Works Operator Certification application must be submitted and accepted by OEPA according to Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) Chapter 3745-7 Operator Certification for Public Water Systems and Water Reclamation Works. Successful completion of the Class IV certification must be completed within the time frame allotted by OEPA.
The incumbent must accept responsibilities which encompass the “Operator of Record” designation as defined by the OEPA for a Class IV Water Reclamation Plant.
The incumbent must maintain the Class IV certification thereafter for the duration of employment with the City of Dayton Water Reclamation Division.
One year of experience can be substituted if candidate has a Class III Water License and is dual certified.
Must have a valid driver's license at time of appointment and maintain as a condition of employment.
Applications must specifically address each of the minimum qualifications, directly showing how each is met.
A background investigation and evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity is required prior to employment.
All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position.
Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination including drug screen.
Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening.
Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment.

Responsibilities

Oversee the safe, compliant, and efficient treatment of all domestic and industrial wastewater entering the Water Reclamation Facilities.
Support the Division Manager of Water Reclamation with administrative and operational duties.
Ensure effective coordination across treatment operations, maintenance, electrical teams, the Industrial Pretreatment Program, the Water Reclamation Laboratory, and the Industrial Surcharge Program.
Maintain compliance with Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) water, air, and solid waste standards, permit requirements, and OSHA safety regulations.
Apply thorough knowledge of administrative policies and standard operating procedures.
Direct all treatment plant processes from primary and secondary treatment and odor control to activated sludge operations, sludge thickening, filtration, chlorination/dechlorination, and post-aeration.
Oversee solids handling operations, including anaerobic digestion, biosolids dewatering, methane gas recovery for cogeneration, and the land application of stabilized biosolids.
Demonstrate strong leadership abilities.
Coordinate complex processes within regulatory, budgetary, and staffing constraints.
Maintain high-quality municipal pollution control and ensuring optimal performance of Dayton’s Water Reclamation Facilities.