What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Operations Supervisor position at City of Bethlehem?
The City of Bethlehem, Water and Sewer Resources Department, is searching for an Assistant Operations Supervisor for our Water Treatment Plant.
Summary
This is a responsible supervisory position that reports to the Operations Supervisor and assists in overseeing all operational functions, training, and initiatives at the Water Treatment Plant, including laboratory, treatment processes, and technical items including SCADA control systems.
Responsibilities
- Assists in oversight of daily Plant operations, SOP's, lab procedures, water treatment procedures, training, data collection, and SCADA.
- Plans, schedules, and supervises the execution of Plant initiatives, projects, safety/training programs, and equipment.
- Assists Operations and Maintenance Supervisors with chemical, physical, treatment, laboratory, and technical functions of the Plant.
- Establishes water quality goals and metrics for the Plant and initiates, halts, or modifies the treatment process/methods and directs operations;
- Establishes Plant treatment process, including, chemical feed rates, flocculation settings, filter rates, and filter backwash parameters.
- Establishes daily work schedules, maintains employee attendance records, and performs payroll data entry.
- Trains and directs staff in the performance of routine laboratory analyses.
- Ensures Chlorination system is operated in accordance with regulations.
- Submits reports to regulatory agencies.
- Monitors wastewater disposal facility, completes monthly NPDES report, and oversees lagoon residual removal.
- Establishes and maintains an operational inspection program of physical treatment facilities.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in the operation of a water treatment plant and laboratory, preferably with 3 years in a supervisory role.
- Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Environmental Science or a related field preferred.
- Must possess a PA DEP Class WA-2,7,8,10,11 Water Operator Certification or the ability to obtain required certification within 4 years.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Thorough knowledge of physical, chemical, and water treatment processes, laboratory analyses, and technical operational requirements of water treatment plants.
- Ability to review, plan, organize, and coordinate assigned projects with internal staff and outside contractors.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Working knowledge of regulatory laws and rules of water treatment plants.
- Thorough knowledge of safe work practices, ability to formulate action plans, and ensure compliance.
- Ability to work with, teach, and train others.
- Knowledge of Windows Operations Systems, computer databases (work orders, purchase orders, and inventory), and SCADA Control Systems.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $67,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- water treatment: 8 years (Preferred)
- supervisory: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- PA DEP Water Operator Certification (Preferred)
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Northampton, PA 18067 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Northampton, PA 18067: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $67,000 - $90,000
