Water Treatment Plant Supervisor

City of Blair, Nebraska•Blair, NE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Water Treatment Plant Supervisor City of Blair, Nebraska If you are an experienced water professional who thrives in a leadership role, understands complex treatment systems, and is passionate about delivering safe, high-quality drinking water to a growing community, the City of Blair may have an outstanding career opportunity for you. The City of Blair is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Water Treatment Plant Supervisor to lead operations at our surface water treatment facility drawing from the Missouri River east of town. Blair operates a modern plant with a current capacity of 27 million gallons per day, serving approximately 8,000 residents as well as a growing bio-campus. Managing a surface water system of this scale provides a dynamic and technically engaging environment, including raw water quality monitoring, seasonal variability management, and advanced treatment processes. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a critical public utility and help guide the future growth and development of the City's water infrastructure. Position Overview The Water Treatment Plant Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the City's Missouri River surface water treatment facility to ensure the continuous, compliant, and efficient production of safe drinking water. This position leads a 24/7/365 operation and provides direction in plant operations, regulatory compliance, staffing, budgeting, maintenance, security, and long-term planning. The Supervisor plays a key role in monitoring and responding to fluctuations in incoming surface water quality and coordinating operational adjustments to maintain treatment performance and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Minimum seven (7) years of progressively responsible water treatment operations experience
Minimum five (5) years of supervisory experience
State of Nebraska Grade 2 Water Operator License required, or ability to obtain within one year of hire (or as otherwise negotiated based on class availability
All City of Blair employees must live within 30 miles as a straight line from City Hall: 218 South 16th St, Blair, NE 68008.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Water Resources, Public Administration, or related field preferred
Equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience may be considered

Responsibilities

Direct and manage all plant operations to ensure continuous production of safe, high-quality drinking water
Maintain full compliance with all state and federal water quality regulations
Monitor raw surface water conditions and adjust treatment processes accordingly
Supervise, schedule, and develop plant personnel in a 24/7 operational environment
Assist with operating and capital budget development
Oversee preventative and corrective maintenance of plant equipment and infrastructure
Maintain responsibility for facility safety, physical and cyber security, including SCADA systems
Collaborate with City leadership on system expansion, capital improvements, and long-term sustainability