Wastewater Treatment Superintendent

Summary

Manages operations of the wastewater treatment plant and industrial wastewater pre-treatment program; supervises department personnel; prepares and monitors annual department budget; and completes required paperwork.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manages operations of the wastewater treatment plant, and industrial wastewater pre-treatment program;
• Supervises department personnel, including assigning and reviewing work, conducting performance reviews, training, and recommending and executing personnel actions such as hiring, transferring, promoting, disciplining, and dismissing employees;
• Prepares and monitors annual department budget;
• Completes paperwork and prepares reports required by state and federal agencies;
• Establishes policies and procedures in response to new Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations and requirements;
• Ensures the proper operation of wastewater treatment plant including overseeing plant and equipment maintenance and repairs;
• Ensures plant personnel and others entering the facility follow established safety procedures and protocols while working at the facility;
• Coordinates out-of-plant and pre-treatment sampling, including delivering water and wastewater samples to outside lab;
• Purchases equipment, parts, chemicals, and supplies for wastewater treatment plant;
• Assist with plan reviews associated with new projects and new construction;
• Ensures prompt investigation of customer complaints and appropriate resolution of problems with facilities;
• Oversees and supervises grease trap inspections, customer notification for repairs to grease trap, and customers grease hauling program;
• Oversees and supervises the wastewater pretreatment program and reporting;
• Prepares various records and required reports; and
• Implements new or revised department policies and procedures; and
• Reports day to day operations and other important information to the Director of Water and Wastewater and the General Manager in the absence of the Director of Water and Wastewater

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises department personnel, including assigning and reviewing work, conducting performance reviews, training, and recommending and executing personnel actions such as hiring, transferring, promoting, disciplining, and dismissing employees.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school graduation or its equivalent plus five years of experience, at least two of which involved supervision; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge Of

General management principles; wastewater treatment principles, processes, and procedures; budgeting principles and procedures; computers; and standard office practices and procedures.

Skill/Ability To

Operate computers; oversee and administer wastewater treatment process; perform basic and complex mathematical calculations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public; develop, organize, motivate, and effectively utilize staff; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and read and interpret manuals, policies, and other documents.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Class C Texas driver's license; and Class B Wastewater Treatment license, Class A Wastewater Treatment license is preferred, but not required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit, use hands to operate office equipment, including telephone and computer keyboard, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk; and the employee may be required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds, such as tools and equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee frequently faces difficult and stressful situations. The employee has frequent contact with other employees, both within and outside of the assigned department, and with the public and other organizations; interactions often involve sensitive or difficult issues that require persuasion and negotiation. The employee is constantly required to change tasks frequently and to perform tedious, exacting work. The employee frequently is required to work under time pressures to meet deadlines, to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and to work closely with others as part of and/or leader of a team. The employee may be exposed to outdoor elements, loud noises, vibrations, and respiratory hazards such as dust, gases, and chemicals; however, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

All offers of employment shall be made contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment background and other screenings, as determined by the City of Brenham. Depending on the requirements of the position, the following background and pre-employment screening(s) may be conducted:

• Criminal Background


• Driver's License History


• Drug Screening


• Physical


• Respirator Medical Evaluation


• Skills Testing for Required Skills/Job Duties


• Employment Verification


• Reference Checks


• Public Safety Background Investigation


• Verification of Education