What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Plant Superintendent position at City of High Point, NC?

Salary : $78,047.84 - $105,930.24 Annually

Location : Jamestown, NC 27282

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 9876

Department : Public Services Eastside WWTP

Opening Date : 01 / 07 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 7 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Job Description

Who We Are

At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries.

We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!

The City of High Point is currently seeking a Wastewater Plant Superintendent that performs difficult technical and responsible administrative work overseeing the operation, maintenance and repair of the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant; does related work as required. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Wastewater Plants Manager. Supervision and is exercised over the wastewater operations at the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Essential Tasks

Schedules, assigns, supervises and observes the work of plant operators and mechanics engaged in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater plant.
Assumes the role of Designated Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment plant.
Serves as City designee and voting member to the Yadkin Pee Dee River Basin Association (YPDRBA) as delegated by superiors;
Makes regular inspections of equipment and facilities, recommends improvements;
Researches and evaluates new and replacement products, supplies and equipment, and approves purchases;
Analyzes plant and laboratory data, consults with operating personnel and directs the adjustment of process control methods to improve plant efficiency;
Operates complex computer controlled equipment to include SCADA, PLC controlled machinery and integrated systems, and records essential data required to meet state and federal regulatory permits;
Trains employees in procedures and methods;
Prepares comprehensive reports on plant operations for submission to administrative superiors and governmental agencies;
Assists in the preparation of the plant operating budget and capital improvement program and the monitoring of plant expenditures;
Develops and enforces plant safety and other procedures and regulations;
Works with contractors, engineers and others as necessary;
Works with public relations personnel on matters of concern;
Maintains various recordkeeping and reporting forms;
Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Formal Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology, or related field of study supplemented by technical course work in water / wastewater utility operations and engineering. A minimum of 5 years of water / wastewater utility operations experience. OR

Associate degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology, or related field of study supplemented by technical course work in water / wastewater utility and engineering. A minimum of 10-years of water / wastewater utility operations experience. OR

High School Diploma and a minimum of 15 years of water / wastewater utility operations experience.

Certifications :

Must hold a Grade IV Wastewater Certificate.

On-the-job training approximately 6 months to 1 year.

Must have good driving and safety records. Must maintain a Class C Driver's License.

Special Requirements :

Extensive progressively responsible technical knowledge and experience in wastewater operations including supervising others preferably at the level of Wastewater Supervisor.

Must have thorough knowledge about the theory of wastewater treatment and operations.

This job is subject to being called out after hours, on weekends, and holidays for emergencies.

Must have ability to prepare plans and detailed reports and maintain records; to plan and supervise the work of subordinates;

Must have excellent computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Word / Excel. Must have thorough knowledge of standard office practices, procedures and equipment; of data communications systems; of budget procedures;

Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, employees, suppliers and the general public.

Physical Requirements

Hearing / Speaking - Expressing and / or receiving information by means of spoken word are both necessary to converse with internal and external customers including co-workers, citizens and applicants.

Worker often uses the telephone, PA system and two-way radio

Visual Abilities - the ability to perceive via eyesight is required for this position :

Acuity, far - Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Must be able to see and observe panel lights from a distance to monitor activity and ensure proper operation. Both eyes 20 / 25 - R 20 / 30 - L 20 / 30 corrected

Acuity, near - Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Must be able to see hand tools, instruments, panel board, sample containers, etc. Both eyes 20 / 22 corrected

Depth Perception - Three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are. Must be able to judge distances so as to use both hands in performing different tasks at the same time and in seeing entire work area. Depth Perception - 4

Field of Vision - Area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point. Must be able to see wide span of area to cover grounds, and ensure safety, while looking at a given objector instrument.

Accommodation - Adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus. This is especially important when doing near-point work while glancing up to check entire work area. Must be able to adjust the eye lens to glance quickly at equipment or people who are located at varying distances.

Physical Strength - degree of physical demands typically associated with this position include :

Medium Work :

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or;

Exerting 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or;

Exerting 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Requirements include : sitting, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, lifting, bending, stretching and squatting.

There is significant use of arms, hands, legs and feet

Type of Physical Demands

Reaching - Extending the hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.

Handling - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand(s).

Fingering - Picking, pinching or otherwise working with fingers primarily rather than the entire hand or arm.

Mental Activity / Requirements

Reasoning

Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to work tasks and handle practical and / or emergency situations and requests made by supervisor; to comprehend and respond to a variety of situations in an expedient manner. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directive and perform the relative tasks. As a supervisor, must be able to make responsible decisions so good judgement is extremely important.

Mathematic Ability

Ability to use mathematics to the extent of figuring costs for new equipment, engineering calculations, preparing budget figures, verifying time records and making reports.

Language Ability

Ability to read and comprehend operators' manuals, construction plans, safety rules and regulations, City Personnel Ordinance and handbooks, instructions, directions, street names and signs, blueprints and diagrams, city maps and other documents relating to the job.

Ability to accurately communication information and instructions both verbally and written to various personnel with various educational levels.

Environmental Conditions

Physical Surroundings

The Wastewater Plant Superintendent is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions;

Exposed to the various weather conditions and temperatures

The worker will be required to work in and out of doors during the summer when the weather is usually hot and the winter when the weather is usually cold.

Combining the type of work performed with the weather conditions, the worker should be one who can work outside in the sun, rain and cold climate.

The position is best suited for someone who doesn't mind getting wet, dirty and sometimes sweaty.

Hazards

Employee will be exposed to chemicals used in the treatment of water, water borne disease, electrocution, falling, hazardous gaseous and dangerous equipment.

Work is subject to all OSHA standards for wastewater industry.

Machinery / Tools / Work Aids / Other Equipment (which may be representative, but not all inclusive, of those commonly associated with this type of work.)

Personnel Resolution, Laboratory equipment, dissolved oxygen meters, pH meters, ammonia meters, scales, microscope, and various other meters, and some chemicals used in the laboratory and in treatment processes such as sodium hypochlorite, lime and aluminum sulfate, alconox glass cleaner, sodium hydroxide, chlorine, pH 4 acetate buffer and potassium iodide.

Sample duties include reading gauges, taking samples and manually adjusting valves. Worker also uses computer monitoring equipment, calculators, hand tools, two-way radio, flashlights, and motorized equipment including cars and pick-up trucks and various recordkeeping and reporting forms.

Our Commitments

The City of High Point is committed to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which celebrates diversity and seeks to attract and retain the best qualified partners in service to the Citizens of the City of High Point. The City of High Point is an at-will employer and employees may be terminated or may terminate their employment at any time with or without reason for any reason not prohibited by law.

The City of High Point is committed to classifying and compensating its employees fairly and equitably for the work they do, weighed with both the internal capabilities and the external market. While the job description is not intended to and does not create a contract of employment, we are excited to use this "living document" as a guide for managing performance and positions to ensure job descriptions are reflective of the current work required by the incumbent or expected by any candidate to whom an offer of employment is extended.

The City of High Point is committed to providing a safe, comfortable working environment to all employees. To that end, we are proud to comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, as well as make reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees as we are able in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Candidates selected for employment must undergo (a.) a drug screening, in accordance with the City's drug and alcohol policy and (b.) a background screening to determine whether there is any current, pending, or previous charge, conviction or other infraction deemed incompatible with service in the capacity for which the candidate is being hired. Certain positions are considered so critical to the health and safety of others that a candidate cannot be placed in any of those positions without passing a pre-placement physical exam. Successful results from these conditions will result in an offer of employment.

City of High Point - Benefits Overview Statement

The City of High Point offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.

Access the following link to view City of High Point Benefits and links to Benefit sites :

Benefits Overview

The Benefits Handbook provides a summary of benefits for City of High Point Employees. Benefits Booklet =

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Do you have a Grade IV Wastewater Operator Certification issued by the State of North Carolina?

Do you have a minimum of 5 years working in a water treatment plant?

This job is subject to being called out after hours, on weekends, and holidays for emergencies. Are you willing and able to make after hours calls?

Are you willing to work late or start early to work on projects?

Do you have experience working with contractors, engineers, and vendors to complete projects?

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