Water Filtration Plant Supervisor

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
To perform technical and supervisory work in the operation, maintenance and repair of a municipal water filtration plant and water distribution system; to train and supervise subordinate employees; and to perform related work as required. In accordance with PA 399, this position is the designated back-up operator for the water works system during the absence of the operator in charge (WFP Superintendent).

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Water Filtration Plant Superintendent or other designated official.

Supervision is exercised over a group of water filtration plant employees and others as required.

An employee in this class may be called upon to do any or all of the following: (These examples do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform.)

• Plan, assign, schedule, supervise and perform the work activities of water filtration plant operators, maintenance staff and others engaged in the operation, maintenance and repair of a regional water filtration plant.
• Prepare work schedules; inspect work in progress and upon completion.
• Supervise and perform the maintenance of buildings and grounds; and participate in the preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly water filtration plant operating and maintenance records and reports.
• Supervise and perform the maintenance of electronic, electrical, and mechanical equipment associated with treatment, as well as, routine maintenance of generators, pumps, chemical feeders, and other equipment.
• Make inspections to determine the operating condition of pumping equipment, storage tanks, chemical feeders, and other equipment of water pumping.
• Mobilize and/or start up emergency equipment in the event of loss of power or other emergency situation.
• Train water plant employees in proper utility maintenance methods, practices, record keeping, and procedures.
• Collect water distribution samples for routine total coliform and chlorine residual testing.
• Supervise and assist with the disinfecting of new water mains.
• Perform related work as required.

• Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in the operation, maintenance and repair of water filtration plants and equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of the design and capabilities of the city’s water distribution system and water filtration plant.
• Considerable knowledge of public health and safety regulations relating to utility maintenance operations.
• Reasonable knowledge of the principles of hydraulics.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and supervise the activities of water filtration operators, maintenance staff and others engaged in water pumping, filtration, and maintenance activities.
• Ability to effectively operate a personal computer for the purpose of maintaining records, developing reports, generating correspondence, etc.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, equipment specifications, and equipment maintenance manuals.
• Ability to prioritize maintenance activities and adjust accordingly as conditions/needs change.
• Ability to foresee and initiate preventative maintenance activities.
• Ability to work effectively with other officials, employees and the general public.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• General knowledge, in order to oversee the repair and maintenance of, electronics, programmable logic controllers, pneumatic control systems, power circuits, variable frequency drives, and electrical controls including high voltage applications.
• Reasonable knowledge of occupational health and safety practices and regulations. (i.e. confined space…