Wastewater System Supervisor

Job Opportunities

The City of Easthampton is seeking a knowledgeable, motivated professional for the Wastewater System Supervisor position. This position is responsible for the overall supervision, operation, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of the City’s municipal wastewater treatment and collection systems.

Working under the general direction of the Director of Public Works, the Wastewater System Supervisor oversees daily plant operations, manages division personnel, coordinates infrastructure and capital improvement projects, and ensures the safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant operation of wastewater treatment facilities and pump stations.

The Wastewater System Supervisor must possess strong leadership, technical, and problem-solving skills, along with a thorough understanding of wastewater treatment operations, regulatory requirements, and public infrastructure management.

Salary: $86,198 - $ Annually

• Oversees and supervises division employees; assigns and oversees the completion of all division projects; and oversees the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities.
• In conjunction with the City Engineer and Director of Public Works, plans, coordinates, and supervises new construction.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable local, State, and federal regulations for wastewater treatment operations.
• Completes and signs all state Department of Environmental Protection reports.
• Ensures the security and resilience of the public wastewater treatment system.
• Supervises the laboratory and industrial pre-treatment program.
• Coordinates the division's needs and operations with all interested and affected parties, including city agencies, utility companies, and private property owners. Communicates with contractors and developers to ensure customers’ interests are protected, and coordinates the work of outside contractors and city staff.
• Provides emergency response to plant and pump station failures and service interruptions, and ensures efficient, economical repairs; resolves customer complaints.
• Provides input to the Director of Public Works in the formulation of the budget, hiring of new employees, employee development and discipline, and replacement of capital equipment.
• Maintains and orders stock items used in division activities; administers requisitions and purchases parts, as needed.
• Attends professional meetings and seminars.
• Performs other similar or related work, as required, or as the situation dictates.

Associate's degree in environmental science or equivalent, and three to five years of related experience required; one to three years of experience at the Foreman level; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Massachusetts Wastewater Treatment License Grade 6
• Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator’s License
• OSHA 10 Certification

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER