Water Reclamation Supervisor Pay Grade: 14

VILLAGE OF BLOOMINGDALE
POSITION DESCRIPTION

Name: Department: Public Works

Title: Water Reclamation Supervisor Pay Grade: 14 FLSA: Non-Exempt

Date: August 2026 Reports To: Director of Public Works



PURPOSE OF POSITION

The purpose of this position is to supervise and manage the operations and maintenance of the Village
Wastewater Treatment Plant in accordance with state and federal requirements. The work is performed
under the direction of the Director of Public Works.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-
inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Manages and administers the operations of the operations and maintenance of the wastewater treatment
plant to maintain NPDES compliance. Monitors, reviews, revises and implements operational, laboratory
and maintenance procedures. Works with staff to provide solutions to complex operations, maintenance,
safety and regulatory issues. Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of wastewater treatment and
the ability to implement, administer, and evaluate in regards to state and federal regulations.

Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations and requirements; reviews and approves
submittals of state and federal EPA reports.

Supervises division personnel; assists in selecting new employees; provides instruction and training; plans,
coordinates, assigns and reviews work; allocates personnel, approves leave; maintains standards and
evaluates performance. Reviews resources necessary for staff to complete work assignments along with
proper equipment.

Prepares the base and program operational budget for the wastewater treatment plant; monitors, reviews
and approves all expenditures. Prepares 8-year capital expenditure plans and projections for the wastewater
treatment plant.

Acts as Village representative on all wastewater treatment plant programs, expansions and new equipment.
Administers, implements, and/or participates in safety and security training (i.e. HAZ Mat, NIMS, Etc.).

Monitors, reviews and assists in the computer equipment maintenance program. Monitors plant SCADA
control system; designs, operates and modifies operational settings and coordinates programming.
Maintains computerized and manual records and prepares reports pertaining to the operation of the facility
and reviews of daily inspections to ensure that the facility meets NPDES permit regulations.

Prepares a variety of reports and correspondence; writes or assists in writing contract and bid
specifications.

Maintains on-call availability to respond to emergency situations.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other duties as assigned and required.

Provides assistance to other Public Works Divisions as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A combination of acceptable education and experience equal to a Bachelor’s Degree in an environmental
field with vocational/technical training in wastewater treatment operations, six to eight years of
progressively responsible wastewater management/supervisory experience, or any equivalent combination
of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this
job. Position requires Illinois Class 1 Wastewater Operator certification and the possession of a valid
Illinois driver’s license. Ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License within six (6) months of
employment.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization:

Requires the ability to perform mid to upper-level data analysis including the ability to coordinate,
strategize, systematize and correlate, using discretion in determining time, place and/or sequence of
operations within an organizational framework. Requires the ability to implement decisions based on such
data, and oversee the execution of these decisions.

Human Interaction:

Requires the ability to;
 Provide first line supervision
 Persuade, convince, educate, and train others
 Advise and provide interpretation regarding the application of policies, procedures and standards to

specific situations
 Communicate orally and in writing with the Director of Public Works, department personnel, other

Village departments, vendors, engineers, regulatory agencies, contractors, residents and the public.
 Effectively communicate (both orally and in writing) with the Public and with elected officials as

required.

Verbal Aptitude:

Requires the ability to utilize a variety of reference, descriptive and/or advisory data and information such
as financial statements, technical operating manuals, statutes, procedures, guidelines and non-routine
correspondence.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Materials Utilization:

Requires the ability to operate, calibrate, tune and synchronize, and perform complex rapid adjustment on
equipment, machinery and tools such as a computer and other office machines, mechanical tools, volt and
amp meters, and/or related materials used in performing essential functions.

Mathematical Aptitude:

Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculate percentages and
decimals, and to perform mathematical operations with fractions and algebra, including the mathematical
principles relevant to water quality and wastewater treatment.

Functional Reasoning:

Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems such as supervision, managing, leading,
teaching, directing, planning, coordinating and controlling. Ability to exercise independent judgment to
apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to problem resolution.

Situational Reasoning:

Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving
the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental and/or subjective criteria, as opposed to criteria
that are clearly measurable or verifiable.



ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability:

Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate but not constant physical effort which involves some lifting,
carrying, pushing, and pulling of objects weighing twenty (20) to fifty (50) pounds, and may occasionally
involve objects and materials up to one hundred (100) pounds.

Sensory Requirements:

Requires the ability to recognize and identify degrees of similarities or differences between characteristics
of colors, shapes, sounds, and textures associated with job-related objects, materials and tasks.

Environmental Factors:

Ability to work under conditions that require exposure to environmental factors such as temperature and
noise extremes, toxic agents, odors, wetness, disease or machinery. This exposure may cause some
discomfort and presents a risk of injury.

The Village of Bloomingdale, Illinois is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act, the Village will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified
individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential
accommodations with the employer.