WWTP Regulatory Supervisor

City of Edmonds • Edmonds Wastewater Treatment Plant, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, plans, organizes and coordinates the regulatory compliance, laboratory, pretreatment, and chemical hazard management activities of the City’s Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant; ensures requirements and permits are in compliance with local, state and federal agencies; supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; is responsible for planning and scheduling the work of assigned staff;, nurturing facility’s culture of ”Safety-First”; implementing programs, policies and procedures that create efficient operations and fiscal responsibility. This position may perform the duties of the WWTP Manager during their absence.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Environmental Science, Water and Wastewater Technology, Civil Engineering, or related field AND five years of progressively responsible experience in wastewater treatment plant operations that includes two years of staff supervisory responsibility; preferably in a municipal or public sector environment.
• A valid Driver’s license is required at time of hire.
• A State of Washington Driver’s License is required within 30 days from date of hire.
• State of Washington Group III Wastewater Operator Certification upon hire.
• Work toward a Group IV certification from hire date.
• CPR and First Aid card within 6 months of hire.
• A criminal background check is required following a conditional offer of employment.
• This is a City identified safety sensitive position and requires a pre-employment drug screening following a conditional offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably in a municipal or public sector environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and coordinate a variety of programs, projects and activities as assigned by the Manager related to the regulatory compliance, laboratory, pretreatment, and chemical hazard management of the City’s wastewater treatment plant. This function will include design of new processes, programs, and policies as well as the necessary communication and education to successfully implement them.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance assigned staff; provide coaching, technical training, and development opportunities; manage performance and recommend corrective action, if needed. Promote a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Utilize manual and automatic samplers to collect samples; utilize a variety of field equipment probes, such as: pH and temperature meters, dissolved oxygen probe and core sampler. Calibrate field meters as needed such as TSS and DO meters.
• Conduct laboratory analysis such as: pH, suspended solids, BOD, COD, ammonia, nitrates, , chlorine residual, fecal coliform, and microbiological examination and identification
• Interpret lab data and determine appropriate process control parameters and work with operators to ensure daily compliance within the parameters.
• Ensure proper handling, storage and transport of samples to maintain integrity based on standard methods.
• Utilize the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to prepare a variety of reports and records related to lab test results according to established EPA and Department of Ecology requirements; calculate and compile data and test records.
• Serve as lead internal QA/QC for all regulatory documents and reports.
• Maintain State accreditation of laboratory by ensuring staff is properly trained; apply appropriate analytical methods and assure equipment is maintained and operating properly in order for the lab to meet Quality Assurance/Quality Control guidelines and parameters.
• Assure compliance with NPDES permit and all other regulatory requirements, review and process data, monitor results, develop operating strategies and procedures, troubleshoot problems, and identify corrective actions.
• During periods of absence of WWTP Manager, assume Manager roles and responsibilities as assigned.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain a wide variety of reports, records and files related to assigned activities and personnel.
• Supervise lab staff and sampling personnel, ensuring Standard Methods compliance, accurate testing, and data integrity. Assure staff are trained in immediate reporting triggers, compliance procedures, sampling protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise Chemical Hazard Communications, chemical handling, lab safety, and spill response compliance. Maintain documentation, chain-of-custody, and audit readiness.
• Supervise pretreatment staff, review pretreatment activities and inspection reports, and oversee enforcement escalation requirements.
• Provide input to the Manager for the O&M budget process, recommend and plan capital projects, control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established limitations.
• Serve as primary point of contact for Ecology, EPA, and regional agencies on compliance matters. Support the WWTP Manager in regulatory communications, negotiations, and inspections.
• Communicate with personnel and outside organizations to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information.
• Maintain current knowledge of technical advances in the field; read and remain current on new method development procedures and validation including additional testing and other procedures as required by regulatory agencies.
• Provide technical expertise, information and assistance to the Manager regarding assigned functions, assist as needed in the formulation and development of policies, procedures and programs.
• Attend and conduct a variety of meetings as assigned, represent the City at a variety of meetings away from the plant site as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• New hires generally start between $9,515.00 and $10,490.50 per month. Placement within the position’s full wage scale is based on qualifications and professional experience. The full wage scale for this position is between $9,515.00 and $12,750.50 per month.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree