Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor/ORC              FLSA Status:  Exempt

General Definition of Work

Performs intermediate skilled technical work supervising the operation of the wastewater treatment plant, coordinating shift schedules, insuring compliance with operating permit requirements, maintaining records, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned.  Work is performed under the general direction of the Plant Operations Manager.  Continuous supervision is exercised over all assigned plant personnel.

 

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required and are not necessarily actual functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Essential Functions

Performs duties in accordance with the City's keys to excellent customer service; encourages and promotes a culture of excellent customer service.

Supervises and participates in the activities and operation of the wastewater treatment plant as the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) to ensure adequate treatment of wastewater that meets all regulatory requirements.

Implements and reviews goals and objectives regarding plant operations and wastewater treatment including those assigned by Plant Operations Manager, Assistant Plant Operations Manager, and SRU Management.

Implements policies and procedures for the Wastewater Treatment Plant in conjunction with the Plant Operations Manager, Assistant Plant Operations Manager, and SRU Management.

Assists in the preparation of the division annual budget sections pertaining to wastewater treatment; approves and monitors expenditures authorized in the budget.

Assists in initiation, conduct, review and coordination of needed personnel transactions including, recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, evaluation, promotion, transfer, discipline, and termination as directed by the Plant Operations Manager, Assistant Plant Operations Manager, and SRU Management.

Oversees preparation of state monitoring and compliance reports for review and approval by Plant Operations Manager and Assistant Plant Operations Manager.

Assists in review of plans and specifications for wastewater capital improvement projects; assists in coordination of projects with consulting engineers and contractors.

Oversees basic custodial and general housekeeping, plant, and equipment maintenance duties.

Responds to job callback after normal working hours.

Answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates complaints and takes corrective action as necessary.

May be required to work outside normal work hours in on-call and emergency situations.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the operation of machinery and equipment utilized in the pumping, filtering and treatment of wastewater; thorough knowledge of analytical principles of bacteriology as applied to wastewater treatment; ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of plant operation personnel; ability to prepare and present reports clearly and concisely in both oral and written form; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, engineers, governmental agency representatives and the general pubic.

 

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED and considerable experience in wastewater treatment operations, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 


Physical Requirements

This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires standing and walking and occasionally requires lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment and Bodily Fluids; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).

 

Special Requirements

Possession of North Carolina Grade IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification.

Valid commercial driver's license in the State of North Carolina.