Public Works Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor Treatment PLANTS NE Wynooski ROAD

Serves as a working supervisor of personnel assigned to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Assists the Operations Manager in providing supervisory direction for the organization, operation and maintenance of the city’s water and wastewater treatment systems. Acts as divisional supervisor in absence of the Operations Manager. This position also may perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work and operate a variety of equipment.

Works under the general supervision and direction of the Public Works Operations Manager

Working supervisor of personnel in the Public Works Operations Division as assigned.

Well field, Class II water treatment plant, water booster stations, Otis Springs non potable system, waterline bridge, reservoirs and the City’s cross connection control program.

A 4.0 MGD Class IV wastewater treatment system (WWTS), including wastewater lift stations, an activated sludge type secondary treatment plant, in-vessel composting facility, bio-solids management program, wastewater laboratory, industrial pretreatment program, and recycled water facility.

• Assists the water and wastewater treatment teams with operations and maintenance to appropriately conduct daily operations, utilizing asset management and work order software systems.
• Ensures regular maintenance, and necessary upgrades, to all of the water and wastewater treatment facilities to ensure that the city is in compliance with all local, state and federal requirements. Keeps Public Works Operations Manager informed at all times.
• Prepares regular reports of completed and proposed maintenance and plant upgrade projects for planning and budgeting purposes.
• Must be familiar with and abide by the rules and regulatory guidelines established by the City of Newberg, OR-OHSA, EPA, DEQ and the Oregon Drinking Water Program pertaining to the operation of the water and wastewater systems.
• Supervises staff and works with union representatives within the collective bargaining agreement for both the water and wastewater treatment plants. Supervisory responsibilities encompass training, assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance, counseling, resolving grievances, effectively recommending various personnel actions, and administering disciplinary actions. Must be familiar with employment law, city policies and procedures, and the collective bargaining agreement.
• Exercises appropriate independent judgment and corrective action in response to equipment malfunctions, chemical spills, potential permit violations and other emergencies.
• Uses and monitors the use of computer workstations to log, retrieve, manipulate, interpret and generate various types of information in differing formats. May assist with programming and software updates related to these systems.
• Interprets laboratory test data and makes appropriate adjustments according to established process control parameters.
• Advises Operations Manager, and other City officials in matters relating to divisional activities; provides information to various civic, school, and public groups and individuals regarding water and wastewater services. Responds to public inquiries and complaints.
• Provides project management support in acquiring bids or RFPs, receiving quotes from vendors, answering questions, and coordinating the project. Makes recommendations regarding equipment purchases and requisition of supplies and materials needed for effective department operations.
• Prepares operations, maintenance and capital improvement budget recommendations and monitors expenditures for compliance within the approved budget.
• Performs all duties in…