What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Superintendent - Sokoll WTP position at City of Waxahachie?
Description
This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration.
Definition
Under general direction, directs, manages, supervises and coordinates the activities and operations of the Sokoll Water Treatment Plant within the Utilities department. Coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Water Plant Superintendent. Performs other duties as assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Employees within this class perform full range of duties as assigned including the ability to operate the plant without supervision and to coordinate and oversee utility plant operators. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the water plant. Employees in this class are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to the assigned area of responsibility.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is related or a logical assignment to this class.
Knowledge of:
Education, Training and Experience:
Physical And Mental Demands
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear; use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds unaided.
Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public and dissatisfied/abusive individuals.
Work Environment
The employee may be required to work both outdoors and in a water plant environment; May be subject to extreme weather conditions or other adverse environmental conditions, including high noise, dust, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc. Incumbent within the classification may require availability to work flexible schedules/hours.
The City of Waxahachie offers a completive benefits program, including health, dental, and a defined contribution pension plan for full-time employees.
Insurance
HEALTH
100% of premium paid for by the City for the Employee Only High Deductible Health Plan. Other health plan options are available for additional premiums. Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee.
DENTAL
Employee premiums are paid at 100% by the City. Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee.
VISION
Coverage is offered at the expense of the employee.
LIFE
The City provides each employee with a life insurance policy of $25,000. Additional coverage may be purchased at the expense of the employee.
VOYA
Employees may elect to be covered under various supplemental policies at their own expense.
Retirement
TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Employees participate in a statewide retirement program at 7% mandatory contribution with the city match of 2:1. The program requires five (5) years to become vested, with 20 years retirement at any age. For more information contact TMRS at http://www.tmrs.org
Deferred Compensation
The City offers a 457 Plan and a Roth IRA option through Empower Retirement. The City offers payroll deductions and the employee chooses the amount of investment and investment choices.
Other Benefits
VACATION
All full-time employees accrue 3.08 hours per pay period, based on longevity.
SICK LEAVE
All full-time employees accrue one workday per month.
HOLIDAYS/PERSONAL DAYS
Employees receive 12 paid holidays and 2 personal days per year.
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Select the highest level of education that you have completed.
Do you have a valid drivers license?
Please select the years of experience you have with utility plant operations and maintenance:
Do you have a valid Class C or above Surface Water license issued by TCEQ?
How many years of supervisory and administrative responsibility do you have?
Please Select Any Valid TCEQ Certifications You Currently Have
If you have any TCEQ or other certifications not listed above, please list them here:
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This position requires working nights, weekends, holidays, emergency call-backs, and shift work. Are you willing and able to work different shifts as assigned?
This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration.
Definition
Under general direction, directs, manages, supervises and coordinates the activities and operations of the Sokoll Water Treatment Plant within the Utilities department. Coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Water Plant Superintendent. Performs other duties as assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Employees within this class perform full range of duties as assigned including the ability to operate the plant without supervision and to coordinate and oversee utility plant operators. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the water plant. Employees in this class are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to the assigned area of responsibility.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is related or a logical assignment to this class.
- Assist in managing and participating in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
- Assist in monitoring and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.
- Assist in the selection and training of assigned employees; work with team members to identify and correct deficiencies; recommend discipline and termination procedures to superintendent. Evaluate assigned employees annually.
- Collect samples; perform a variety of routine water quality laboratory tests; perform process control testing including, but not limited to: alkalinity, fluoride, hardness, specific conductance, turbidity, chlorine residual, and chlorine dioxide.
- Order equipment and supplies as directed; perform jar tests for determination of chemical feed rates; perform taste and odor tests on raw and treated water; occasionally collect bacteriological samples; flush fire hydrants as needed; investigate taste and odor complaints from citizens.
- Monitor chlorine residuals in the water distribution system; water levels in storage tanks; pump operations and pump run times; assist or complete monthly reports; perform various clerical tasks as necessary.
- Start and stop plant operations as necessary to include raw-water plumbing, flow control, flocculation and sedimentation, membrane cells, disinfection, finished water pumping and mixers; load chemical feed machines as required.
- Make corrections and repairs to equipment and resolve such problems as they arise; check all operating equipment for proper operation; perform plant cleaning and servicing functions; maintain plant grounds; assist in conducting plant tours as needed; monitor plant computer and SCADA computer to determine plant operations.
- Operate various water treatment equipment and machinery including vehicles, lawn mowers, lab equipment, chlorinator, hand tools and power tools, filters, trac-vacs, mop, buffer, spray painter, grease gun and various office equipment.
- Fill chemical tanks and feeders; check calibration and adjust chemical feed rates and document amount of chemicals used, report material or equipment needs to superintendent.
- Ensure the drinking water meets and exceeds the minimum state and federal health standards; ensure that all state and federal required testing and analysis are performed in compliance with required schedules.
- Conduct public education tours of the water plant; evaluate existing electronic instrumentations and make recommendations for improvements; make recommendations for short- and long-range planning for treatment operations.
- Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the division's annual budget; participate in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments.
- Serve as the liaison for Sokoll Water Treatment Plant with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
- Conduct and report on a variety of organizational studies, investigations and operational studies; recommend modifications to plant operation programs, policies and procedures as appropriate.
- Compile and prepare various departmental and regulatory reports in a timely manner.
- Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of water plant maintenance and operations.
- Provide responsible staff assistance to the Utility Plant Superintendent, Treatment Operations Manager, Assistant Utilities Director and Director of Utilities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
- Operational characteristics, services and activities of a utilities plant maintenance and operation program, specifically membrane systems.
- Required regulatory reporting for water operations.
- Engineering, chemical and bacteriological principles and practices related to water treatment operations.
- Principles and practices of utilities plant operations.
- Principles and practices of program development and administration.
- Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
- Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
- Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
- Mathematical calculations.
- Principles and procedures of record keeping.
- Methods and techniques of construction and architecture.
- Recent developments, current literature and sources of information regarding treatment plant maintenance and operations.
- Methods and techniques of report preparation.
- Operations, services and activities of the city.
- Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
- Assist in overseeing and participating in the management of a comprehensive treatment plant maintenance and operations program.
- Analyze & interpret data to prepare reliable records and reports.
- Oversee, direct, and coordinate the work of subordinate employees.
- Select, supervise, train, and evaluate subordinate employees.
- Participate in the development and administration of division goals, objectives and procedures.
- Prepare and administer large program budgets.
- Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
- Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
- Interpret, explain, and enforce departmental policies and procedures.
- Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
- Develop and administer an efficient records management system.
- Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education, Training and Experience:
- High School diploma or GED supplemented by specialized training in Utility Plant Operations. Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental sciences or a related field is preferred.
- Minimum of five years of increasing responsible experience in the maintenance and operation of water treatment plants including a minimum of two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.
- Any combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certification and licenses may qualify.
- A valid State driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
- Possession of an appropriate, valid class "C" Surface Water Operator’s license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
- Possession of an appropriate, valid class "B" Surface Water Operator’s license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality or obtain within 12 months of employment.
- Position requires regular in-person attendance including evenings and weekends and requires participation in the on-call rotation with the current operators.
Physical And Mental Demands
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear; use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds unaided.
Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public and dissatisfied/abusive individuals.
Work Environment
The employee may be required to work both outdoors and in a water plant environment; May be subject to extreme weather conditions or other adverse environmental conditions, including high noise, dust, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc. Incumbent within the classification may require availability to work flexible schedules/hours.
The City of Waxahachie offers a completive benefits program, including health, dental, and a defined contribution pension plan for full-time employees.
Insurance
HEALTH
100% of premium paid for by the City for the Employee Only High Deductible Health Plan. Other health plan options are available for additional premiums. Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee.
DENTAL
Employee premiums are paid at 100% by the City. Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee.
VISION
Coverage is offered at the expense of the employee.
LIFE
The City provides each employee with a life insurance policy of $25,000. Additional coverage may be purchased at the expense of the employee.
VOYA
Employees may elect to be covered under various supplemental policies at their own expense.
Retirement
TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Employees participate in a statewide retirement program at 7% mandatory contribution with the city match of 2:1. The program requires five (5) years to become vested, with 20 years retirement at any age. For more information contact TMRS at http://www.tmrs.org
Deferred Compensation
The City offers a 457 Plan and a Roth IRA option through Empower Retirement. The City offers payroll deductions and the employee chooses the amount of investment and investment choices.
Other Benefits
VACATION
All full-time employees accrue 3.08 hours per pay period, based on longevity.
SICK LEAVE
All full-time employees accrue one workday per month.
HOLIDAYS/PERSONAL DAYS
Employees receive 12 paid holidays and 2 personal days per year.
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Select the highest level of education that you have completed.
- Less than a High School Diploma or GED
- High School/GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
Do you have a valid drivers license?
- Yes
- No
Please select the years of experience you have with utility plant operations and maintenance:
- No experience
- At least 1 year but less than 2 years
- At least 2 years but less than 5 years
- More than 5 years
Do you have a valid Class C or above Surface Water license issued by TCEQ?
- Yes
- No
How many years of supervisory and administrative responsibility do you have?
- None
- Less than 1 year of experience
- At least 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
- At least 2 years but less than 3 years of experience
- More than 3 years
Please Select Any Valid TCEQ Certifications You Currently Have
- Class "A" Water Operator
- Wastewater Treatment "A"
- Class "B" Surface Water
- Class "B" Groundwater
- Class "B" Water Distribution
- Wastewater Treatment "B"
- Class "C" Surface Water
- Class "C" Groundwater
- Class "C" Water Distribution
- Wastewater Treatment "C"
- Class "D" Water Operator
- Wastewater Treatment "D"
- Wastewater Collections III
- Wastewater Collections II
- Wastewater Collections I
- Other TCEQ Certification not listed
- No Certifications
If you have any TCEQ or other certifications not listed above, please list them here:
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This position requires working nights, weekends, holidays, emergency call-backs, and shift work. Are you willing and able to work different shifts as assigned?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
Salary : $25,000
