Wastewater Treatment Plant Foreman; OM – exempt

Department:

Public Improvement Authority

$30.00/hr to $36.00/hr

Exempt

Responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and repair of the Pueblo of San Felipe wastewater system, including, but not limited to, the membrane bioreactor (M ) wastewater treatment plant, all plant appurtenances, and lift stations. Duties include overseeing projects at the wastewater treatment plant, including the operation of heavy equipment and the use of various hand tools. Provides supervision of personnel, including training, certification, and evaluation of overall performance.

Maintains accountability for all equipment and tools assigned to the division. Responsible for entering data into the EPA NetDMR (Discharge Monitoring Report) system to ensure compliance with the Pueblo’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, including sampling effluent and reporting results in accordance with EPA requirements.
Must have a working knowledge of, and the ability to implement, applicable standards and specifications from AWWA, EPA, IHS, and other relevant regulatory agencies.

Note This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions or to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Must have at minimum Level 3 Wastewater Certification.

• Must be able to assign duties to staff and oversee the outcome of work, hold staff accountable and respond to emergencies beyond the regular timeframe of working hours. Must be familiar with an M  WWTP including SCADA, M  WWTP, and lift station maintenance. Must be able to read and understand plans. Must be competent in understanding system requirements, sampling of wastewater systems, Will direct staff on WWTP or lift station projects.
  
  Will be responsible for learning and adhering to all safety requirements of the division and be required to attend training as needed.
• Required
  
  Licenses/Certifications:
  
  A valid driver’s license. Minimum Wastewater Operator 3 and obtain Level 4 within one year of hire.
• Physical Requirements: Position requires regular indoor and some outdoor work in all seasons and for extended periods. Work conditions may include exposure to wastewater, sewer line breaks, muddy and uneven terrain, and strong odors. Duties may require operating vehicles in varying weather conditions and walking across undeveloped or rough surfaces.

• Keres speaking is desirable.

Guidelines include the personnel policy and department policies and procedures. This position is supervised by the Operations Manager of the PIA.