Water Treatment Plant Superintendent

Water Treatment Plant Superintendent

Department: Water Treatment Plant

Division: Service

Supervision Received: Reports to Service Director

Supervision Exercised: Supervises Maintenance and Operator personnel

Position Classifications:

General Status: position is a FULL-TIME position

Classified Status: non-union.

General Statement of Duties:

The Water Plant Superintendent is responsible for the general overall operation of the Class III Water Treatment Plant and supervision of plant personnel. The Superintendent must develop policies and procedures for the plant and handle all administrative functions. The Superintendent is the OEPA designated responsible person in charge.

Essential Functions:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

1. Supervises plant personnel.

2. Trains plant personnel.

3. Evaluates work performance of plant personnel.

4. Follow safety practices and procedures and assure that subordinates do so as well.

5. Ensures the integrity of plant equipment, structures, grounds, lake and surrounding watershed.

6. Analyze records and prepare reports.

7. Maintains a neat and clean work environment.

8. Assures that plant operates within required standards.

9. Inventories and orders plant chemicals and materials.

10. Understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

11. Present ideas and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

12. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public.

13. Develop and maintain effective and harmonious relationships in the department as a supervisor, with subordinate personnel and co-workers.

14. Interact tactfully and effectively with public officials and the general public.

15. Fill in for water plant operator in the event of an emergency.

16. Regular, reliable, predictable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of the position.

17. Compliance with all City of Ravenna city-wide and departmental policies, work rules and procedures.

18. Performs other related duties as required by Director of Public Service.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Qualifications:

1. Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor degree in Biology or related field preferred.

2. Minimum 5 years’ experience as a supervisor or lead operator in a Surface Water Treatment Plant.

3. Minimum of an Ohio class III water operator’s license.

4. Knowledge of supervisory practices and ability to effectively supervise and manage employees.

5. Knowledge of water treatment plant operations.

6. Knowledge of established plant policies and procedures, water treatment operations, water quality standards and regulatory requirements.

7. Knowledge of electrical system and machinery.

8. Knowledge of the hazards involved in plant operations, of safety practices and procedures, the safety precautions to be taken, and the ability to work safely.

9. Ability to read blueprints.

10. Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

11. Ability to present ideas and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

12. Ability to analyze records and prepare reports.

13. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public.

14. Ability to work alone or with other plant personnel.

15. Ability to develop and maintain an effective and harmonious relationships in the department as a supervisor and with subordinate personnel and co workers.

16. Ability to interact tactfully and effectively with public officials and the general public.

17. Willingness to assume responsibility for work performed and decisions made.

18. Ability to work steadily and quickly.

19. Skill in recording information accurately.

20. Skill in accurately communicating information related to operations of equipment.

21. Skill in basic computer functions and Microsoft office products, able to run a successful computer based maintenance program.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must be able to wear respirator and other protective clothing and equipment

2. Must be able to climb ladders

3. Must be able to enter confined spaces.

4. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Majority of work is indoors, but subject to inclement weather while performing plant rounds to plant processes outside main building. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Salary:

Annual: $76,918.40 - $98,321.60

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $76,918.40 - $98,321.60 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

License/Certification:

• Ohio EPA Class III Water Operator License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $76,918 - $98,322