What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Resources Recovery Facility Assistant Superintendent position at City of Lynchburg?
The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Department of Water Resources is looking for an ambitious and experienced individual for the Assistant Superintendent position of the Lynchburg Regional Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF).
The successful candidate will assist the Superintendent with regulatory compliance, environmental and safety programs, strategic planning, human resource functions including supervision, training and other staff development, as well as management and oversight of an extensive operating and capital budget. This is a key leadership position in the Department of Water Resources and is critical to the long term success of the department's environmental programs.
Salary will be negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
For more information about the Water Resources Department go to https://www.lynchburgva.gov/waterresources
To watch a video about the WRRF go to
https://www.lynchburgva.gov/water-resource-recovery-facility
- Monitors plant for regulatory compliance and report concerns to Superintendent. Takes appropriate action as necessary.
- Maintains knowledge of current regulations related to treatment processes as issued by EPA, DEQ, VDH, VOSHA, VDOT and other agencies as may be applicable.
- Reviews and provides feedback on proposed federal and state regulations.
- Participates in the City's municipal discharge permit and industrial monitoring program; participates in corrective actions, works with industries that are not meeting their pretreatment requirements.
- Researches all requirements of the City's Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) permit relating to the wastewater treatment plant and monthly DMR. Provides feedback as appropriate.
- Participates in implementation of FOG (Fats, Oils, Grease) Program
- Researches and recommends long-range training and development programs for staff continuing education and determines safety and training requirements for all work areas within the facility.
- Researches and develops the use of technology within the facility processes to provide optimal operations.
- Researching and implementing recommendations for use of new equipment processes and operations for the facility.
- Works with consulting engineers and various City officials in the development and implementation of major facility improvements projects.
- Reviewing plans and specifications involving wastewater improvements both capital and operating; and consulting with the Division, Department and City Engineering staff.
- Researches process improvements for facility operations and maintenance activities by developing methods for benchmarking activities.
- Researches and recommends modifications and improvements to increase process efficiency and/or reduce cost such as: maintaining economical balance between nutrient removal and solids production in secondary treatment system, minimizes electric utility cost by implementing programs to reduce usage and minimize demand charges, minimizes sludge disposal cost by seeking alternative regulatory compliant disposal sites and methods.
- Participates in developing measurable work standards for various work activities; writing and updating various facility procedures or methods. (SOPs)
- Participates in developing yearly operational budget and maintains projections throughout the year based on knowledge of cost and expected use.
- Participates in strategic planning for the facility by developing operating cost projections for use in utility rate development; identifying capital and operating needs for the facility; developing long-range plans for maintenance and operating functions.
- Involved in environmental monitoring activities as appropriate.
- May respond to citizen concerns regarding facility issues.
- Participate in departmental activities relating to water treatment, distribution, and sewer and stormwater collection systems as needed.
- Ensures appropriate Procurement policies are followed and used during purchasing of operating and capital materials for the facility such as parts, chemicals, pumps, facility repairs, vehicles and other ongoing work.
- Responds to emergencies.
- Will be required to work any of the standard shifts or other hours, holidays and weekends as dictated by the needs of the City for proper staffing of the plant.
- May serve as Project Manager or Coordinator for WRRF construction or upgrade projects.
- May serve as Acting Superintendent in the absence of the Superintendent.
- May serve as Operator in responsible charge for regulatory compliance as required by VPDES Permit, Nutrient General Permit and responsible official for VLAP program and others as may apply.
- May meet regularly with county directors (Amherst, Bedford, Campbell) to keep them informed of operational issues related to the plant.
- Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens as may be assigned.
- When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.
Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the assigned plant(s). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Works with supervisors to resolve employees' concernsQUALIFICATIONS
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 abiltiy required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university, with major work in civil or environmental engineering or related field and a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in the operation and maintenance of water resource recovery facility; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Extensive knowledge of the applications of the theories of Wasterwater Treatment processes is required.
Knowledge of maintenance of plant - electrical grid operations and hydraulics, lab operations, and budget preparations is desirable.
- Possession of valid driver's license issued by Commonwealth of Virginia and acceptable driving record based on City criteria.
- Possession of current Class 1 Commonwealth of Virginia Wastewater license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia,
- Relevant background check must be completed and approved.
- Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.