Water Treatment Plant Supervisor                      FLSA Status:  Exempt

General Definition of Work

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

 

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.

Oversees and participates in the day-to-day operations of the water treatment facility

Oversees preparation of State monitoring and compliance reports for review and approval by the Plant Operations Manager; reviews other paperwork and documentation submitted by water treatment plant staff.

Implements goals, policies and procedures for the water treatment plant.

Assists in initiation, conduct, review and coordination of needed personnel transactions including, recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, evaluation, promotion, transfer, discipline, and termination.

Assists the Plant Operations Manager in the preparation of the division annual budget sections pertaining to water treatment; approves and monitors expenditures authorized in the budget.

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

Attends various meetings, including staff and supervisory meetings.

Assigns daily work schedules for water treatment plant staff.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and equipment of water plant operations; thorough knowledge of chlorination requirements of water distribution systems; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public works administration; comprehensive knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in water plant operation; some knowledge of routine laboratory procedures; ability to plan and supervise operations; ability to prepare detailed reports and maintain records; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, engineers, governmental agency representatives and the general public..

 

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED and considerable experience in the area of water treatment, 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 standing, walking, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires sitting 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 and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).


 

Special Requirements

Possession of North Carolina A-Surface Water Treatment Plant Operator certificate.

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