TARGET CLOSE DATE
04/26/2024
Note: This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System.
Grade 23
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NOTE: If you have applied to this position within the past 12 months, you do not need to reapply.
Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Shift Supervisors in the Merit System are typically responsible for supervising WRF operators of all levels and ensuring proper and safe plant operations. A person working in this position is expected to oversee, and at times participate in the operation and general and preventative maintenance of various equipment, stations, buildings, and locations throughout the water reclamation facility. Shift supervisors are also responsible for conducting and monitoring training of WRF staff to provide knowledge and understanding of work processes to ensure compliance with procedures and standards.
TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Communicates pertinent information regarding WWTP operations and guidelines to organization staff, public, and governing agencies.
• Oversees and, when necessary, performs WWTP operations activities including performing detailed inspections of the wastewater flow and the operating equipment, gathering information plant equipment and gauges and making necessary operational adjustments to ensure proper and safe plant functioning.
• Oversees and participates in laboratory operations by collecting samples, conducting field and lab tests, performing laboratory tests, recording calculations and test results and transposing results into monthly operating reports and reviewing all related work conducted by laboratory staff.
• Oversees the maintenance of WWTP equipment inventory such as spare parts, tools, various equipment, lubricants, custodial, laboratory supplies, etc. in order to ensure efficient and uninterrupted plant operations.
• Oversees and, when necessary, participates in the performance of general and preventative maintenance on various equipment, stations, buildings, and locations throughout the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) to ensure proper and safe plant operations.
• Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.
• Coordinates and conducts training of WWTP staff involved in a variety of WWTP operations by developing training programs/content, staying abreast with current wastewater guidelines, teaching courses, and providing orientation for new employees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Driver's license.
• Possession of an active Grade IV Wastewater Certification from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) - or the ability to obtain certification through reciprocity within 6 months of hire.
• Experience operating in a Class III or Class IV municipal wastewater treatment plant, performing activities involving the wastewater treatment processes and equipment, water quality testing, and recording information for reports.
• Experience reading and interpreting regulatory requirements for wastewater treatment facilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred Qualifications are examples of experience and education considered to be highly desirable by hiring agencies.

• Three years as a Grade IV Operator.

COMPETENCIES:

• Adaptability & Flexibility.
• Computer & Technology Operations.
• Heavy Equipment & Vehicle Use.
• Leadership & Management.
• Mathematical & Statistical Skills.
• Oral Communication & Comprehension.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making.
• Professionalism & Integrity.
• Reviewing, Inspecting & Auditing.
• Self-Management & Initiative.
• Small Tool & Equipment Use.
• Teamwork & Interpersonal.
• Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge.
• Written Communication & Comprehension.

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGES:

• Knowledge of wastewater treatment plant processes (e.g., disinfection, anaerobic digestion, filtering, sludge processes, hydraulic principles).
• Knowledge of environmental regulatory requirements of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).
• Knowledge of federal guidelines regarding waste disposal.
• Knowledge of standards and methods for the examination of water and wastewater including the analytical techniques for the determination of water quality.
• Knowledge of the design and operation of industrial and public wastewater treatment facilities.
• Knowledge of the federal standards regulating the maintenance of wastewater treatment plant log books, operational log books, personnel logs, and maintenance records.
• Knowledge of the rules and standards governing the operation of a wastewater treatment plant.
• Knowledge of wastewater collection systems.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed primarily in and around wastewater treatment plants. Work involves the use of various hand and power tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, drills, grinders, saws etc. Job may require exposure to biological and/or chemical hazards, including raw sewage. Job may also require exposure to airborne contaminants (e.g., dust, odors, smoke, toxic fumes).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This job involves moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of lifting, carrying, climbing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 75 lbs.
DISCLAIMER: This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Persons requiring special conditions to accommodate a disability when completing the application should contact the Personnel Board at 205-279-3500, Option 1, prior to the target close date.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) provides a public personnel system based on merit principles. The Personnel Board strives for the constant improvement of the public service by employing and developing the best-qualified persons available. The Personnel Board provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics.
Employment decisions are made by the Merit System agency where the position exists. Each Merit System agency administers its own equal employment opportunity programs in compliance with applicable state and/or federal laws and regulations.
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