Wastewater Collections Supervisor

Assists and supports the Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager in daily operation of the wastewater and water reclamation treatment facilities, operations, and staff in the running of the wastewater treatment plant and odor control facilities.

Position functions 25% indoors with no notable adverse conditions and 75% outdoors in all types of weather conditions and traffic; exposed to mechanical hazards, explosives, burns associated with large pumps and motors, chemical fumes, hydrogen sulfide, methane, and other sewer gases and odors, sewage water mists high in bacteria and odor; may experience poor ventilation if required to enter confined spaces, such as pump rooms, sewers, and manholes.

Safety equipment includes safety shoes, vests, ear plugs, SCBA equipment and gloves.

Moderate to heavy physical work includes frequent climbing, crawling, bending, kneeling, stooping, and squatting, reaching above shoulder height. Uses a self‑contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and will involve working in confined spaces. Requires visual acuity (both far and near) and talking and hearing ability for use of two‑way communication device. Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 100 pounds.

Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.

FIRST CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.

Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

First review of applications will be on 11/18/2025. Applications will be reviewed periodically thereafter. Position will be advertised until filled.

Full‑Time;
Regular;
Exempt
This position is a grade RX20.

• Coordinates and supervises the activities of work crews and staff to ensure the safe and effective operation, installation, maintenance, and repair of lift stations, sewer lines, and manholes; schedules new project repairs, new services, and Vactor rodding trucks.
• Consults and coordinates with purchasing staff, suppliers, and vendors to procure supplies, materials, tools, and equipment; makes decisions within limits of delegated authority and budgetary constraints.
• Meets with engineering staff and utility inspectors to review and comment on the infra‑structure, rehabilitation, design, project specification, and system set‑up topics and issues; communicates with engineers, consultants, and other staff as needed.
• Responds to emergency situations to ensure proper level of resources and staff to restore services and functionality of systems.
• Meets regularly with staff to review work in progress, discuss and resolve administrative, workload, and technical issues, and to prioritize and assign tasks and projects; evaluates and analyzes functions, resources, processes, and procedures to identify issues and recommend changes for improvement; interprets applicable rules and regulations within scope of authority to provide leadership and guidance in developing, implementing, and administering policies and procedures.
• Oversees, supervises, and supports staff through proper delegation and work supervision to provide appropriate levels of service and resources; coordinates various projects, monitors work, evaluates performance, trains, counsels, coaches, and instructs employees to meet established goals and objectives; ensures staff adhere to established policies and procedures to remain in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Works with the WWTF Plant Manager in the development of the operations budget; maintains data on supplies used and provides input into plans and projects for plant improvement; meets with engineers and contractors to review drawings and prints; reads and reviews prints and plans for new installations.
• Reviews,…