What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Supervisor(Osbornre Wastewater Plant) position at City of Greensboro?
The City of Greensboro Water Resources Department seeks a knowledgeable, accountable, safety-focused leader to oversee daily operations at an assigned wastewater treatment plant. As a Plant Supervisor, you will guide plant personnel, ensure treatment processes operate effectively, and help protect public health and the environment through compliance with City, state, and federal requirements. This is an opportunity to combine technical expertise, operational leadership, and environmental stewardship in support of an essential City service.
Compensation and Benefits:
Estimated Hiring Salary Range: $72,653.00 - $83,653.00 Full Salary Range: $63,104.00. - $112,924.00. Annually
Benefits:
The City of Greensboro offers an outstanding benefits package that supports your well-being.
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Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 6:45 am - 7::00 pm
About Water Resources:
The Water Resources Department provides safe, dependable drinking water and wastewater treatment while maintaining the infrastructure that supports Greensboro’s water and sewer services. Through its treatment facilities and operational teams, the department protects public health, supports environmental quality, and helps ensure reliable services for residents and businesses throughout the community.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
Make a lasting impact: Help protect water quality, public health, and the environment.
Lead essential operations: Oversee the daily performance of a wastewater treatment facility and its environmentally sensitive systems.
Support a skilled team: Guide plant operators through supervision, performance management, and operational direction.
Promote safety and compliance: Help ensure treatment operations meet established City, state, and federal requirements.
Serve the community: Contribute to the reliable wastewater services that keep Greensboro healthy and thriving.
About the Role:
As a Plant Supervisor, you will oversee and direct daily operations at an assigned wastewater treatment plant, ensuring treatment processes and associated facilities operate properly and in accordance with applicable requirements. You will serve as the designated Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) or Backup Operator in Responsible Charge (BORC), as assigned, and provide leadership and supervision to plant operators.
Key responsibilities include:
Oversee and direct daily wastewater treatment plant operations to support effective, reliable, and compliant performance.
Ensure treatment processes, plant facilities, and environmentally sensitive systems operate properly.
Maintain compliance with City of Greensboro procedures and applicable state and federal regulations, guidelines, statutes, and laws.
Serve as the designated ORC or BORC for the assigned plant, as directed.
Supervise plant operators and coordinate work activities to support daily operational needs.
Participate in personnel management responsibilities, including hiring, disciplinary actions, and employee performance evaluations, as applicable.
Provide operational guidance and direction to staff to support consistent procedures and effective plant performance.
Promote safe work practices and accountability throughout plant operations.
Bring Your Leadership to Water Resources:
If you are a wastewater treatment professional who values operational excellence, environmental protection, regulatory compliance, and team leadership, the Plant Supervisor position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in one of Greensboro’s most essential public services.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Bring your operational knowledge, leadership skills, and commitment to environmental stewardship to the City of Greensboro Water Resources Department and help ensure wastewater treatment operations protect our community and the environment for years to come.
This job is Non-Exempt and is subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Minimum Qualifications:- High School diploma/GED
- Valid Driver's License
- 4 years of wastewater experience
- Grade 4 Biological WPC System Operator ( "or" the ability to obtain one within 18 months of hire date)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate's degree in biology, Chemistry, or a science-related field. Working knowledge of basic wastewater laboratory analysis and NPDES permits.
- Prior Supervisory experience
- Basic knowledge of computer SCADA control systems.
- Experience with basic wastewater laboratory analysis and NPDES permits.
Salary : $63,104 - $112,924