Water Treatment Supervisor Job Description

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are normal for this position.  The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification

• Works under the overall direction of the Operations Superintendent in planning and administering the activities of the water treatment plants.

• Directs the operations of HWU’s water treatment plants; manages daily activities through subordinate supervisors and staff;  ensures all work activities are performed safely and meet quality and efficiency standards; ensures operations meet applicable state and federal compliance regulations; and monitors the use of funds and other allocated resources; and ensures work stays within budget limits.

• Establishes standard operating procedures which provide for safe, efficient, effective and compliant operations.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.

• Participates in long and short term planning to include budgeting, the development goals and objectives, and the prioritization and scheduling of maintenance and capital projects.

• Provides leadership in the day to day operation of the water treatment plants; provides technical guidance, direction and assistance to staff.

• Works with other supervisors in the scheduling of maintenance activities and ensures facilities and equipment are kept in good operating conditions.

• Serves as Operations Superintendent in his/her absence as assigned.

• Monitors and assures that proper process control measures are in place and are being carried out.

• Directs purchasing activities; approves purchase requests; analyzes equipment requests and needs; selects and purchases new equipment; and monitors expenditures for all water treatment facilities.

• Manages and coordinates work with consulting engineers, vendors and contractors.

• Prepares technical and administrative reports related to regulatory activities of the Utility.

• Works with engineering staff in the design and evaluation of projects.

• Performs duties of Senior Treatment Plant Operator when needed.

• Stays current on governmental mandates; attends appropriate training seminars/workshops/meetings.

• Stays current with computer systems including SCADA.

• Attends Water and Sewer Commission meetings when requested.

• Ensures personal and departmental compliance with all state safety regulations and HWU safety policies.

• Maintains availability to respond to emergencies 24 a day, 7 days a week.

• Maintains a positive attitude with team/unit.

• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

• Maintains good public relations.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:
Performs other related duties as required.
 

Physical Ability:  Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, depth and visual cues or signals.  Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, or toxic agents.
 

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.  Any oral or written statements or promises to the contrary are hereby expressly disavowed and should not be relied upon by any prospective or existing employees.  This job description is subject to change by the employer (Henderson Water Utility) at the discretion of the employer, or as the needs of the employer and/or requirements of the job change.  Henderson Water Utility explicitly reserves the right to modify any of the provisions of this job description at any time and without notice.  The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties or essential functions does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.