PLANT SUPERVISOR

General Overview

Under general direction; supervises employees involved in the operation, general servicing and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities, and pump stations; plans for transportation of waste products; performs operational tasks; performs and/or supervises the sampling of effluents; assists in preliminary planning for plant expansions and/or modification processes. Performs other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed below.
Completion of a high school equivalent education plus advanced study and practical experience of five (5) years performing at the level of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator and/or performing operations and comprehensive maintenance work using the required disciplines, plus proven supervision/crew leader experience. Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Class three (3) license is required. Commercial License (CDL) with Class 'B' endorsement preferred. An 'N' endorsement may be required depending on the specific position to be filled.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of water/wastewater systems, facilities, and equipment operation; OSHA/PERRP safety practices; supervisory techniques; chemicals used in the wastewater treatment process; department policies and procedures*; mechanical, electrical, hydraulic equipment repair (related to wastewater treatment equipment); equipment inspection techniques; EPA treatment rules and regulation. Advanced knowledge of supervision techniques; employee development and training; algebra, and geometry. Ability to supervise others effectively; communicate effectively; understand a comprehensive system of water/wastewater treatment and distribution; establish and maintain a friendly atmosphere as supervisor of work units; define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; operate wastewater treatment equipment; prepare meaningful, accurate and concise reports; use standard manual/motorized tools and equipment; maintain and secure records; interpret manuals, journals, and instructions, technical in nature; calculate related treatment plant formulas. Skilled in water/wastewater treatment.
(*Indicates developed after employment).

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

An employee will be exposed to the various hazards associated with wastewater treatment plant equipment, related pumping equipment and chemicals, under all types of weather conditions. Must be able to travel to and access various work sites.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employee must demonstrate physical fitness and agility and move whole body in continuous labor
• Typically requires lifting, sitting, walking, standing, bending, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing, and seeing
• Requires various types of physical exertion, such as prolonged bending, stooping, and lifting, walking on uneven terrain, ice, snow, mud and driving vehicles and/or equipment for long periods of time
• Employee is required to reach with hands and arms, climb, and balance, move, and carry objects weighing up to 75 pounds repeatedly from one location to another

Job Duties

The duties listed below are intended to depict tasks performed by this classification.
Supervises personnel in the operation of wastewater treatment plants and/or assists in the operation of larger plant facilities and equipment (e.g. plans and coordinates routine and other service requirement work assignments; trains and evaluates employee work performance; approves leaves, recommends commendation and discipline as necessary; receives and adjusts employee grievances within agency guidelines, etc.); analyzes operations and recommends improvements and/or revisions in procedures; implements, controls and follows up on department policy and procedures; serves as a crew chief performing various work tasks involving operations/repair of equipment.

Prepares comprehensive EPA, management, and safety reports from the daily collection of plant/pumping date (e.g. chemical test levels, flow data, equipment operation data, etc.); maintains treatment plant records and provides for their accuracy and security; develops operational and maintenance schedules; sets up, coordinates and/or conducts training programs in plant operations, sample collection, maintenance, equipment, and safety techniques; makes periodic safety inspections (e.g. equipment, facilities, personnel and their protective equipment, etc.).
Performs or supervises the performance of biological sample collection; determines level of treatment based upon laboratory test date; adjusts chlorine feed rate and automatic controls; assists Plant and Pump Station Superintendent with planning for equipment/facility expansion and/or modification, costing, and annual budgeting process.

Maintains, repairs, and operates and/or supervises the maintenance, repair and operation of a variety of wastewater treatment facility equipment; advises and assists in the operation or repair of other related department equipment (e.g. lubrication of moving parts, removal and replacement of worn parts, general housekeeping/rounds, etc.); may operate a tank truck and other equipment; inspects plants and pump stations to determine if equipment is operating at prescribed efficiency levels.