What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Operations Supervisor position at City of Lubbock, TX?
Summary
Supervises and coordinates the work of employees engaged in wastewater system operations and wastewater system mechanical maintenance and repair of specialized tools and equipment.
Essential Functions
- Identify capital equipment needs and provide input on capital improvement programs. Coordinate all activities associated with assigned capital improvement projects.
- Plan, schedule and supervise the work of wastewater operations and maintenance staff at the Wastewater Treatment Plants.
- Prepare and administer operating budget for various cost centers.
- Interview, select, supervise, and train wastewater operations and maintenance staff and recommend personnel actions such as apprentice step increases, merit increases, or disciplinary actions.
- Maintain the SCADA system computer database.
- Analyze wastewater operations and maintenance activities, recommend improvements, and implement approved changes.
- Manage complex contracts and projects.
- Make recommendations and obtain and maintain compliance with appropriate City, State, and Federal water quality requirements.
- Assist the Superintendent and perform a variety of highly responsible technical and administrative assignments. Prepare reports to regulatory agencies.
- Identify training needs in environmental laws and regulations.
- Able to assume superintendent’s responsibilities during his or her absence.
- Perform related duties as required.
Qualifications
Completion of a bachelor degree in engineering, biology, chemistry or related field. Three to five years experience in operation and maintenance or inspection of wastewater systems equipment and facilities; including supervisory experience; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following knowledge, and abilities:
Valid Texas Driver’s License
Physical Exam Required
Class “A” Texas Commission on Environmental Quality License
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Wastewater equipment operation and maintenance;
- Industrial safety practices;
- Mechanical principles;
- Principles and practices of wastewater treatment;
- SCADA computer control system;
- Knowledge of laboratory analysis and the ability to make operational changes from analysis.
- Plan and supervise the work of specialized groups in the wastewater system;
- Communicate effectively with others;
- Supervise the work of others;
- Prepare and administer budgets;
- Maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
- Occasionally climb stairs, ladders, and inclined surfaces;
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds;
- Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees;
- Occasionally rotate upper trunk to the left or right while sitting or standing;
- Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle;
- Place arms above, at and below shoulder height
