Water​/Wastewater Utility Operation and Maintenance Supervisor

Description

This position manages the water distribution system, wastewater collections system and maintenance compliance units; coordinates work with other departments and private contractors; plans, organizes, directs and assigns maintenance repair activities; schedules and assigns work to crews and inspects progress; maintains records and files; prepares reports; and performs related tasks as required.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, civil engineering, environmental science or a related field and five years of experience in municipal or industrial wastewater treatment, laboratory operations, or wastewater system inspection which includes one year in a supervisory capacity. Must possess and maintain a North Carolina Wastewater Treatment Plan Operator Grade II certification or higher, Grade III Collection System Operator license or higher, and Grade A Distribution License.

Will accept lower levels of licensure with the understanding that appropriate certifications must be obtained within the first year of employment in this position.

A criminal background check will be required prior to hiring.

Applicants That Do Not Meet the Full Qualification Requirements, May Be Offered a Trainee or Work/Against Appointment (only for positions that are work against eligible).

Halifax County is a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug test will be required of this position with the results being received (negative) prior to the first day of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will employ only those individuals who are U.S. citizens or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States.

EOE/M/F/V/D