Water Reclamation Superintendent

                                           WATER RECLAMATION SUPERINTENDENT

 

                                                          General Statement of Duties

 

Performs difficult technical, administrative, and managerial work planning, organizing and directing the operations, maintenance, and laboratory analysis of a Grade IV wastewater treatment plant with an average daily flow of 0.58 MGD and permitted flow of 1.37MGD.

 

                                                   Distinguishing Features of the Class

 

An employee in this class plans for comprehensive operations, maintenance and treatment of wastewater for a Grade IV treatment plant. Work is performed in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.  Work involves planning and assigning work to subordinates, inspecting the operations of the plants through observation and analysis of laboratory results, ensuring proper preventive maintenance and repairs, overseeing the operations of a state-certified laboratory, and overseeing building and grounds maintenance. Work also involves researching and recommending long and short range capital facilities and equipment construction and renovation, establishing and maintaining records and reports necessary for full compliance with all regulations and for effective management decision-making, requesting necessary resources in the annual budget, and motivating, coaching, and ensuring effective productivity of division personnel. Work requires public contact, initiative and judgement.  The employee is subject to the hazards associated with working around raw wastewater and treatment machinery including hazards of noise, vibration, proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, and may be required to enter confined spaces, and be subject to other hazards and use protective breathing equipment.  The employee may also be subject to the final OSHA standards on blood borne pathogens working with raw wastewater.  Work is performed under general supervision as with regards to policy, budget, long range plans, personnel matters, and work priorities.  Work is evaluated through conferences and reports for productivity, quality of water discharged and compliance with required laws and regulations.

 

                                                           Duties and Responsibilities

 

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Serves as Operator in Responsible Charge for a Grade IV Waste Water Treatment Plant and Land Application system.
• Plans, organizes and directs the work of subordinates engaged in plant operations, process control, laboratory analysis, and preventive maintenance and repair of plant equipment and facilities and related pumping stations.
• Participates with management in planning for current and future capacity needs and plant modifications for increased efficiency or regulatory compliance.
• Researches and recommends strategies for meeting new regulatory requirements; assists with planning and implementation of sludge disposal program.
• Establishes, maintains, and analyzes a variety of reports as required and as needed for effective management decision-making.
• Maintains necessary data and laboratory results and submits required monitoring reports.
• Supervises laboratory operations; reviews reports and records for accuracy and to review operations; supervises contracted or in-house analysis of more complex properties; may serve as state designated Laboratory Supervisor for a state certified laboratory
• Oversees wastewater sludge disposal.
• Plans and requests necessary resources for plant operations as part of annual operating and capital budget development process.

 

• Administers approved departmental budget; participates in capital projects management and administration.
• Performs or supervises purchasing of equipment, chemicals, supplies, laboratory equipment, etc.; plans and supervises technology needs.
• Supervises and participates in preventive maintenance and repair programs for plant equipment and facilities.
• Supervises and participates in upgrade and repair activities and approves contracted repairs.
• Motivates, coaches, mentors and provides performance coaching and review of subordinate supervisors and staff.
• ensures proper training and certification of assigned personnel.
• recommends and participates in disciplinary actions; conducts the hiring process in consultation with management.
• Prepares and submits a wide variety of plans and reports to ensure regulatory and permit compliance.
• Subject to standby/recall duty

Additional Job Duties

Performs related work as required.

 

                                                  Recruitment and Selection Guidelines

 

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of wastewater treatment including operations, laboratory analysis, preventive maintenance and repair practices, and sludge disposal methods and regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of the local, state, and federal laws and regulations relating to wastewater treatment and related safety practices.
• Considerable knowledge of the organizations budget, purchasing, and personnel policies and practices.
• Considerable knowledge of effective supervisory principles and practices including leadership, motivation, communications, team building, delegation, discipline, coaching and performance review, training and mentoring, and other supervisory practices and related laws and regulations.
• Considerable knowledge of the application of information technology to wastewater plant operations and management.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic trades as applied to water or wastewater treatment facilities and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Skill in collaborative conflict resolution, teamwork and customer service excellence.
• Ability to plan an organize work over a broad scope of multiple hour operations and to create and articulate a departmental or organizational vision of excellence.
• Ability to operate computer for data storage, retrieval, and analysis and maintain necessary records.
• Ability to analyze information and make effective decisions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, media, industrial officials, regulatory officials, contractors, other employees, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

 

 

 

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform the basic life functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, walking, fingering, grasping, talking, and hearing.
• Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally; and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must possess visual acuity necessary to inspect schematic drawings, prepare and analyze figures and data, perform extensive reading, and operate a computer terminal.

 

Desirable Education and Experience

• Graduation from a college with a degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science or related field and considerable wastewater treatment operations and supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Special Requirements

• Grade IV Biological Wastewater Treatment and Land Application Operator Certifications from the State of North Carolina
• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• Competent Person for confined space