Wastewater Chief Operator

General Description

Highly responsible supervisory position to assist the Superintendent / Wastewater in the planning, organizing, operating, directing and management of the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant(s). Work is performed under general direction of the Superintendent / Wastewater.

• Acts on the Superintendent's behalf by assignment or delegation in the Superintendent's absence.
• Supervises employees and inspects the plant.
• Prepares operational and other written and verbal reports.
• Prepares work schedules, including coordination of maintenance and operations.
• Prepares and submits regulatory reports.
• Keeps inventory of chemical usages and dosages.
• Leads, motivates, directs, and assists in evaluation of work performed by employees.
• Oversees all aspects of wastewater operations, including developing and maintaining operator excellence through appropriate training.
• Conducts comprehensive analysis of all treatment processes.
• Inspects mechanical failures and creates and schedules work orders.
• Utilizes computer hardware and software.
• Assists in the preparation of the divisional expense budget and annual capital improvement program for the Wastewater Treatment facilities.
• Ensures all vendor documentation has been received from vendors being utilized and prepares all documents needed for purchasing from vendors.

• Maintains compliance with all State, Federal and City regulations as well as operating permits.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures.
• Responsible for conducting Operations and Maintenance training and safety audits/inspections.
• Recommends appropriate Capital Improvement Plan projects.
• Identifies, recommends and implements cost saving measures.
• Ensures safe operating conditions throughout plant and deep injection well site(s).
• Keeps sound records of all operational aspects.
• Encourages staff to maximize output of beneficial reclaimed water and minimize deep injection well use.
• Represents the wastewater plant at management meetings.
• Maintains operations during planned and emergency repairs.
• Performs shift-work or covers vacant shifts on an as needed basis.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned, including City-directed work assignments in the event of a declared emergency.)

• Mastery knowledge of the occupational hazards to employees' health and individual safety involved at the plant.
• Mastery knowledge of remote telemetry systems as they apply to plant operations.
• Mastery knowledge of the operating principles and theories of wastewater treatment and disposal systems.
• Mastery knowledge of standard practices and procedures used in the operation and maintenance of wastewater plant equipment and related laboratory testing and measuring devices.
• Mastery knowledge of potential rule changes and resulting impact on areas of responsibility.
• Mastery knowledge of the preventive maintenance practices applicable to wastewater plant equipment.
• Skilled in the use of small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Skilled in using computers for data entry, word processing and accounting purposes.
• Ability to apply the rules and knowledge to assure precautionary measures are in place and adhered to.
• Ability to interpret laboratory data as it relates to various chemical processes and be capable of implementing changes in feed systems to optimize treatment.
• Ability to organize, establish priorities, supervise technical employees and to assure high quality operations at all times.
• Ability to develop sound record keeping procedures and to prepare accurate records.
• Ability to understand complex directions and to follow moderately complex prints and sketches.
• Ability to prepare written reports and to be able to present them orally and professionally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to effectively supervise subordinate personnel in the proper inspection, adjustment and minor repair of wastewater treatment plant equipment and machinery.
• Ability to plan, organize, supervise and inspect the work of plant operations staff engaged in wastewater treatment operations.
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed plant records and prepare clear and concise reports of plant operations.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to work in a team environment and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, regulators or customers.
• Ability to utilize computer hardware and software effectively

• High School Diploma from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma is required supplemented by courses in mathematics, science, wastewater treatment and supervisory methods.
• Six (6) years of work experience in the operation of wastewater treatment plants with extensive supervisory experience.

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