Wastewater Process Shift Leader

Serves as a shift leader on an assigned shift in the wastewater treatment and outlying pumping stations. Performs any combination of the following duties pertinent to controlling the operation of the treatment plant. Must be able to pass a drug screening.

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Supervises the operation of equipment throughout the treatment plant.
• Makes operational and maintenance decisions for either Primary, Secondary, or Bio-solid’s process areas.
• Must maintain competency in all process areas and may rotate process area assignment and responsibilities.
• Supervises and maintains operation of pumps, valves, electric motors, chemical feed pumps (polymer, hypochlorite, bisulfite, magnesium hydroxide), clarifiers, sludge holding/thickening tanks, aeration basins, equalization tanks, oxygen generator, standby plant power generators, mechanical screens, rotary presses, sludge drying systems, dissolved air flotation units, disinfection equipment, and other relative wastewater process equipment.
• Makes visual inspections of wastewater through entire treatment process, includes Primary, Secondary, and Bio-solid’s processing.
• Supervises the reading of meters and gauges and maintains records of readings; supervises or conducts required laboratory tests.
• Collect/compile data used for preparation of regulatory and operational reports.
• Reports results to the Process Supervisors.
• Communicate with regulatory agencies and personnel utilizing email, written, and verbal correspondence.
• Maintain continuing operation of plant under standby generator power during emergency power outages and utility provider load sharing.
• Has functional knowledge of the appropriate use of lock-out/tag-out safety procedures, relevant occupational hazards and standard safety precautions.

Directly supervises fifteen (15) wastewater plant operators. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Thorough knowledge of wastewater treatment to include chlorination, pH control, aeration, coagulation, sedimentation, oxygen activated sludge processes, sludge drying and pasteurization, and maintenance practices. Ability to operate any machinery and equipment utilized in operation of wastewater treatment processing. Supervision of plant operations and personnel. Familiarity with computers and software used by the Town of Ocean City.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with/or supplemented by courses in chemistry and mechanics. Five (5) years of experience in the field of Wastewater Treatment. Education completed beyond minimum requirements may be substituted for some experience.

Prefer courses in water and wastewater technology at college level. Basic knowledge of mechanics. Must successfully pass the in-house written/ practical competency examination within one (1) year of acceptance of this position.

Valid driver's license. Permanent Maryland State Class 5 Operator License within one (1) year of employment.

Ability to read and comprehend simple…