Wastewater Operations and Maintenance Supervisor I

Job Description Summary

Department - Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department (RWRD)

Job Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5582 - Wastewater O&M Supervisor I

Salary Grade: 12

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $26.38 - $31.65 Per Hour

Full Range: $26.38 - $36.93 Per Hour

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

The first review of applications will be on 03/28/2025.

The Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department is recruiting for Wastewater Operations and Maintenance Supervisor I (WW O&M Supervisor I). We are proud to be an award-winning, industry leader in the sustainable recovery of water, biosolids, nutrients, and methane gas. If you have experience in the wastewater industry and are looking to join a dynamic team that has an essential impact on your local community, we invite you to apply.

Essential Functions

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Supervises and performs all duties and responsibilities of the WW O&M Technician-all levels;
• Supervises, monitors, evaluates, and troubleshoots/adjusts process control of treatment facilities and collection/conveyance system processes;
• Supervises, plans, schedules, and assigns and reviews work of assigned shift personnel;
• Supervises and collects data related to the operations and maintenance of the work unit and prepares reports;
• Supervises, monitors, evaluates, troubleshoot, and adjusts treatment plant equipment, machinery, and processes involved in the treatment and processing of wastewater and its byproducts including solids, gas, service water, and side streams to ensure permit compliance;
• Supervises, reviews, and participates in the collection and analysis of treatment process samples, reported data, and lab results, ensure proper process control; this includes verifying laboratory equipment use, calibration, and operational logs.
• Orders equipment and supplies, including laboratory supplies; communicates with Division and/or Unit Buyer and/or Planner Scheduler regarding supplies, restocks supplies;
• Recognizes, monitors and reports hazards, effectively communicates and disseminates safety procedures and safety data sheets, conducts safety meetings to ensure operational readiness and cleanliness
• Communicates effectively with team, other Supervisors, and management; gives and follows written and verbal instructions, daily use of email communication, electronic logbook, spreadsheet data entry, and other relevant computer software programs/applications.
• Prepares daily, weekly and monthly plant highlight reports and other reports to management; creates &/or modifies data tables/spreadsheets to analyze and present data; may provide recommendations for capital asset expenditures;
• Supervises participates, and coordinates maintenance and repair activities with other team supervisors, planner/scheduler, central maintenance supervisors, and other work units;
• Provides field training/OJT to O&M Technicians and other O&M Supervisors; provides leadership, mentorship, and training to other operational staff, and conducts tours of facilities;
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned personnel; maintains documentation of assigned personnel training, performance, and evaluations;
• Uses advanced operating principles of facility Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and computerized maintenance management systems; uses SCADA to remotely operate facilities when assigned to OCC;
• Assists Management with process control and optimization recommendations, including input on large-scale projects and the integration/optimization of new processes and equipment while maintaining current treatment efficiency and regulatory compliance;
• Uses advanced knowledge of mass balance techniques and solids handling including but not limited to solids and sludge concentrations, SVI, sludge age, anaerobic digestion, and biogas production;
• Supervises and assists in the design, development, and implementation of capital projects;
• Initiates the implementation of facility emergency plans and procedures;
• Creates and updates procedures, rounds, risk/hazard assessments, safety and LOTO plans, etc. including SOPs, JHAs, and similar documents;
• Responds to calls/complaints and requests from the public, other County departments, and local, state, and federal agencies.
• Provides dispatch services and performs miscellaneous activities for the collection/conveyance system when assigned to OCC;
• Supervises and reviews the collection of data and information pertaining to facility permits, prepares and reviews documentation pertaining to facility permits.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Possess current Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Certifications in Grade 4 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator and in Grade 1 (or higher) Wastewater Collection System Operator AND has at least four years of experience in the operation of an advanced, complex wastewater/water facility or related industry/facility. Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work may substitute for experience.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Minimum (1) one year as RWRD O&M Technician III.
• Minimum (1) year of supervisory experience managing team performance, duty/work assignments, training colleagues, etc.
• ADEQ certification/s (collections/water treatment/ water distribution).
• Minimum (3) three years experience performing and tracking preventative maintenance at a wastewater/water facility or similar process using asset management software such as Maximo.
  
  

Selection Procedure

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process. 

Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record. All positions require, at minimum, a valid Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade 4 Wastewater Treatment and Grade 1 Wastewater Collections certifications. All positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application. Failure to maintain required certification/licensure shall be grounds for termination. This position requires successful demonstration of internal O&M knowledge and skills within the probationary period.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions may carry the risk of exposure to infectious disease, asbestos, or wastewater and sewage products, therefore special medical screening prior to or during employment may be

necessary to assure employee health and safety.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: All positions require sufficient body flexibility, mobility, stamina, and balance to allow for standing, walking, sitting, grasping and manipulation of work objects, frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and climbing stairs and ladders. All positions require regular or occasional crawling, kneeling, squatting, lifting/carrying objects up to fifty pounds, pushing and pulling of objects up to seventy-five pounds, and the ability to properly don and doff fall protection to enter and work in confined spaces. Essential to this position is corrected or sufficient vision; the ability to see, read, and interpret written information, manuals, gauges, etc., including distinguishing various colors. Also essential to this position is corrected or sufficient hearing; the ability to hear and comprehend voice communications in-person, over a radio and phone, and to hear operating equipment.

Working Conditions: Some positions require on-call rotations. All positions require the operation of machinery-powered industrial equipment and motor vehicles. All positions require outdoor work, including during inclement and hot weather, and exposure to waterborne pathogens/agents, hazardous materials

and gases, water hazards ,and wet/slippery surfaces, odors, fumes, humidity, dirt, dust, traffic hazards, venomous pests, uneven surfaces, and electric arc flash potential.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.