Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor

Performs difficult skilled technical and administrative work supervising operations and maintenance programs of a wastewater treatment plant, or Bio-solids Program; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general direction of the assigned assistant division manager. Continuous supervision is exercised over assigned staff.

Essential Functions/Duties

• Serves as Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) of facilities or programs as-assigned. Serves as Back-Up Operator in Responsible Charge (BORC) of additional facilities or programs as assigned. (5%)
• Enforces safety regulations. 
• Supervises and schedules the work of personnel of the plant, gives instructions on general operative procedures. 
• Makes educated process control decisions for efficient and compliant operation of plant and/or bio-solids; serves as technical resource for staff with regards to troubleshooting process control issues. 
• Schedules and coordinates calibration and maintenance activities on equipment. 
• Inspects the operation of the plant and/or bio-solids program to ensure conformance to standards and proper operation. 
• Plans and conducts or oversees in-service training of new employees. 
• Supervises and/or participates in the preparation and submission of State and Federal reports as required. 
• Arranges purchases of supplies and equipment necessary for proper operation; 
• Supervises process control program.
• Maintains daily records and reports on plant or bio-solids operations and activities. 
• Monitors work performed by contractors to ensure quality and compliance with State permit requirements and Federal rules. 
• Develops budget recommendations. 

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