Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor

Are you looking for your next career in Wastewater? The City of Albany is currently searching for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor with room for advancement. In this role you will oversee a Class IV activated sludge treatment plant with an average dry weather design flow of 12.4 million gallons per day serving a population of over 57,000 people as well as industrial users. This role also includes the unique opportunity to oversee an engineered compost system. If you are a dedicated and skilled professional looking to manage the operations and programs of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Biosolids Compost system, this is the job for you! Come oversee the operations and be part of a dynamic team.

• Excellent medical, vision and dental benefit package for the employee and qualified family members with low monthly out-of-pocket cost. Employee-paid premium is approximately $51 per month for employee-only coverage up to a maximum of $147 per month for family coverage.  
• City-paid contribution to a VEBA Trust account for out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.  Currently, the annual contribution is $1,000 for employee-only and $2,000 for employee plus dependent(s).
• Paid time off –Fronted sick and vacation leave may be considered upon hire
  • 17 hours of vacation leave per month, with progressive increases
  • 8hours of sick leave per month  
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • No waiting period to use vacation and/or sick leave accruals
• Excellent retirement benefits: 
  • City-paid participation in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (OPSRP and City pays 6% IAP contribution) 
  • City-paid 2% contribution into pre-tax deferred compensation plan 
• In addition, other benefits such as job-related college tuition and book reimbursement, employee assistance program, basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for healthcare and childcare expenses.

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The duties listed are intended only as illustrative examples of the various types of work that may be performed by individuals in this classification.  Any of the following duties may be performed.  These examples are not necessarily performed by all incumbents and do not include all specific essential functions and responsibilities the incumbent may be expected to perform.

1. Supervises three or more assigned employees on a recurring daily basis which includes scheduling and assigning work; mentoring, coaching, and training; and reviewing work for completion; evaluating performance and providing necessary feedback to employee; setting work standards; imposing or effectively recommending necessary disciplinary action; responding to grievances; effectively recommending hiring and termination decisions.
2. Functions as team member in the management and operation of the wastewater treatment plant and biosolids compost facility; provides technical and operational input during the design and construction process for improvements to those facilities; provides technical guidance and makes improvements and modifications as appropriate to ensure highly productive and effective work teams and programs.
3. Plans, directs, and supervises the staff who monitors the performance of all equipment, trends and laboratory data in the treatment plant and lift stations; records statistical data concerning plant operations; maintains, operates, repairs, and replaces equipment as necessary; records lab test results for trend analysis and maintains accurate records of analyses and test results; evaluates data and writes reports as required.
4. Verifies inventory is correct, creates and follows purchasing contracts, and assures maintenance is completed.
5. Responsible for compliance with federal and state permit requirements, rules, regulations, and reporting. Acts as liaison with state and federal officials concerning plant operations.
6. Develops budgets goals, objectives, policies, and maintenance programs to minimize equipment downtime and service interruptions; efficient and effective utilization of staff to cover facility operations.
7. Schedules day-to-day work activities of plant operations staff. Resolves schedule conflicts and ensures each shift is adequately filled and staffed. Coordinates with other departments on water-related activities.
8. Stays abreast of current regulatory trends affecting various areas of responsibility.
9. Ensures that supervised staff maintains a safe working environment and compliance with federal and state health and safety guidelines and regulations.
10. Reviews plant operational information and monitoring reports for accuracy and recommends/directs appropriate operational adjustments.
11. Maintains professional networks and attend training sessions and conferences as necessary to advance skills and keeps current on issues and practices in all areas of responsibility.
12. Represents the City of Albany by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor. Regards everyone, internal and external, as a customer and deliver the best service possible in a respectful and patient manner.
13. Serves as a member of various City committees as assigned.
14. Assists other staff in the performance of their duties as assigned; and may provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel.
15. Effectively promotes and supervises a safe work environment.  Complies with all safety rules and performs work in a safe manner.  Ensures staff maintain a safe working environment in compliance with Federal, State, and City health and safety guidelines and regulations.
16. Serves as a member of various City committees as assigned.
17. Assists other staff in the performance of their duties as assigned.
18. Arrives to work, meetings, and other work-related functions on time and maintains regular job attendance.
19. Operates a motor vehicle safely and legally. 
20. Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

Lead Work/Coordination of Work of Others

This is a supervisory position. Individuals in this classification are responsible for supervising assigned employees which includes scheduling and assigning work; mentoring, coaching, and training; developing work plans and reviewing work for completion; evaluating performance and providing necessary feedback to employee; setting work standards; imposing or effectively recommending necessary disciplinary action; responding to grievances; and making or effectively recommending hiring and termination decisions.  

Education and Experience:

An associate degree in water/wastewater technology, engineering, or environmental science and five years of experience in the operation of a class III treatment plant or higher and experience leading and/or supervising the work of others required. 

OR 

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Special Requirements:

1. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license and a driving record that meets the City’s driving standards.
2. Possession of an Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) treatment Grade IV certification, or ability to obtain within 12 months of job placement.
3. In accordance with Human Resources substance abuse policies, incumbents in this position are subject to the City's Drug & Alcohol testing program. As defined within that program, this position supervises “safety sensitive” personnel and is subject to randomized drug screenings.
4. The individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

Knowledge of: the modern principles and practices of public wastewater treatment plant, operation and maintenance methods, materials, and equipment used in treatment plants; laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to areas of responsibility; principles of supervision and personnel practices; and budgeting and record keeping.

Skill in: the operation of listed tools and equipment used; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other work groups and departments, agencies, interest groups, supply vendors, and the public; and analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and implementing recommendations in support of goals. 

Ability to: plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinates to accomplish goals and objectives; prepare and present comprehensive written and oral reports on technical and complex issues to a nontechnical audience; operate computers for data entry, word processing and/or accounting purposes; operate and repair small/light equipment, such as power tools; operate and repair medium equipment and machinery; operate and repair heavy or complex machinery, such as, construction equipment, or treatment plants; supervise employees using or repairing heavy or complex machinery; establish policies for using, acquiring, and/or maintaining heavy or complex machinery; create plans for and guide implementation of major construction projects; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; understand and carry out written and oral instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public.

Salary : $82,314 - $111,124