Position Title:
Department:
Supervisor:
FLSA Status:
Wastewater Plant Supervisor
Public Works
Water/Wastewater Superintendent
Non – Exempt
Grade: 14 Position ID: WWPLSP
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for daily operations of the wastewater treatment plant and
wastewater collection system.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 Ensures compliance with DNR (Dept. of Natural Resources) and EPA
(Environmental Protection Agency) requirements
 Responsible for sludge management at the plant, completes DNR, EPA, and
sludge reports
 Prepares and monitors division budget seeking continuous improvement and
maintaining fiscal responsibility
 Selects, trains, supervises and directs the work of employees and consistently
applies policies and procedures in a equitable manner
 Coordinates pretreatment and land application activities
 Coordinates lab testing and procedures with Lab-Tech
 Coordinates sewer lines and manhole rehabilitation (linings) with Collections
crew
 Coordinates sewer lines and manhole repairs
 Responsible for gravity sewer lines and force main
 Coordinates jetting schedule with Collection crew
 Coordinate maintenance and repairs for lift stations with Collections crew
 Coordinate maintenance and repairs on generators with Collections crew
 Supervises, coordinates, and controls day to day operations of the City
wastewater treatment plant and safety of that facility and inspects plant
operations to ensure top efficiency
 May assume hands-on of plant biological process / control operations in the
event of an emergency
 Acts as liaison for General Motors wastewater issues
 Maintains equipment and supply inventory; maintains records relating to receipt
and issuance of materials or equipment ; prepares purchase and supply
requisitions
 Develop bid specs, evaluate and write justifications for selection of vendor to be
awarded, generate and approve purchase requisitions, monitor products and
services received for compliance to contract
 Performs a variety of confidential and sensitive assignments
 Responsible for processing and submitting payroll in compliance with all city
policies, procedures, state and federal regulations
 Responsible for enhancing employee performance through establishing and
communicating clear expectations and evaluating performance in a fair and
professional manner
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Committed to creating a positive learning environment by identifying the needs of
individual employees and developing skills through training, coaching and
counseling
Provide respectful, professional, positive service in all interactions between coworkers and internal and external customers
Maintain a positive and productive environment ensuring compliance with
policies, procedures, goals and objectives of the City, Department, and Division
Other duties as assigned
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SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
 Missouri Class D Lab Analysis Certification
 High School or GED preferred
 Tech School preferred
 Class A Wastewater Certification
 Knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn multiple software packages
quickly (Incode and others)
 SCADA system knowledge
 Class B CDL or ability to obtain within 60 days
 Class III Sewer Collection Certification
 5 plus years of experience in wastewater
 Basic electrical knowledge and trouble shooting Motor Control Center
 Ability to view and understand detailed plant drawings and sewer line maps
 5 plus years of supervisory experience
 Good customer service skills (in person, phone, email)
 Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
 Outdoor work in the field experience preferred
WORK POSTURE REQUIREMENTS:
1)
Bending
5-25%
2)
Crouching
5-25%
3)
Reaching
5-25%
4)
Standing
5-25%
5)
Walking
5-25%
6)
Sitting
25-50%
7)
Lifting
5-25%
*(Maximum weight to be lifted 70 lbs.)
VISION REQUIREMENTS:
Near vision and the ability to adjust focus.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Inside and Outside work environment
EMOTIONAL DEMANDS:
1)
Contacts with General Public
2)
Customer Contact
3)
Deadlines Under Pressure
4)
Working Alone
Occasionally
Frequently
Frequently
Occasionally
The requirements included in this job description are representative of those an employee encounters
while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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