Wastewater Operations Supervisor Job Clearwater Nebraska USA,Management

Location: Clearwater

The City of McMinnville is hiring an Operations Supervisor for the McMinnville Water Reclamation Facility. This position plans, prioritizes, and supervises the operations of the City's Class IV Water Reclamation Facility and pump stations to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. The Operations Supervisor provides direct supervision to operations staff, including planning and assigning work, evaluating performance, supporting employee development, and recommending personnel actions.

Must maintain a DEQ Treatment III certification.

This position is geared toward leading and developing our operators, documenting processes, and managing our safety program. The Operations Supervisor will develop training plans, create and maintain standard operating procedures, and help build consistent operational practices while supporting a skilled operations team and ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant wastewater treatment operations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Compliance

Perform work in accordance with federal, state, and city safety laws, rules, and standards.

Prepare various reports on operations activities; maintain documentation and develop procedures.

Oversee Biosolids program. Submit annual report to DEQ and the EPA.

Assist with Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Response and Notification Plan, reporting.

Assist with monthly DEQ Discharge Monitoring Reports and submit during WWS Manager absence.

Perform preventative inspections and evaluations of the plant and pump stations.

Participate in and conduct workplace accident investigations and reviews.

Foster and maintain excellent public relations, by ensuring prompt response to public inquiries.

Lead and hold team accountable to the plant safety program.

Create and maintain plant operational standard operating procedures.

Act in the capacity of the Wastewater Services Manager for limited absences.

Daily Operations

Prepare various reports on operations activities, maintain documentation, and develop procedures.

Manage the facility data for compliance through the HACH WIMS platform.

Manage data, provide analyses, trending, and performance monitoring, and oversee process control.

Supervise operations with process controls to meet requirements for the NPDES permit.

Purchase materials, equipment, and services using City purchasing guidelines.

Perform operations and maintenance activities during emergencies when staffing levels dictate.

Develop and deliver training on process control, safety systems, and emergency response.

Provide presentations and tours.

Manage Wastewater Reclamation Facilities and Pumpstation Maintenance Program

Participate in plant improvement projects. Review plans, documents, and participate in the construction process.

Supervise and approve pumpstation design and operation.

Coordinate with Maintenance Supervisor to align operational needs with maintenance priorities.

Supervise groundskeeping and building maintenance.

Manages Operations Budget

Assist in preparing the Division budget.

Assist in Plant and Pumpstation capital project reviews and recommendations.

Procure through approved purchasing processes, equipment, necessary operating materials, supplies, and contract services.

Supervision

Manages, coordinates, and supervises the work of direct reports.

Interviews and recommends hiring, disciplinary, and termination actions.

Establishes department goals, priorities, and metrics in alignment with the city’s goals and objectives.

Establishes individual performance expectations and objectives for direct reports.

Selects, supports, and motivates staff.

Provides and coordinates staff training and supports professional development goals.

Oversees workplace safety programs and policies.

Conducts performance review meetings and produces written performance evaluation documents.

Provides coaching for performance improvement and takes appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination, to address performance deficiencies.

GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agencies, and the public.
Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.
Participate in committees when requested.
Maintain…