Water Reclamation Plant Supervisor
Water Reclamation Plant Supervisor
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08-06-2025
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Purpose & Job Related Requirements
REPORTS TO:Operations Coordinator
FLSA STATUS: Exempt - ExecutiveCLASSIFICATION: Personnel System; Requires satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.PAY GRADE: 118SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes; Subject to random drug testing per the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance.Purpose of JobThe purpose of this job is to perform technical/supervisory functions associated with assisting in the operation of awater reclamation plant and maintenance of plant facilities. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limitedto assisting in supervision of water reclamation operations; supervising assigned staff; monitoring the watertreatment process; collecting and testing water samples; monitoring equipment performance; performing preventivemaintenance; conducting personnel performance evaluations maintaining records; and performing additional tasksas assigned.Job Related Requirements
WORK SCHEDULE: 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday; 24/7 on-call requirement.May be required to work on religious holidays.Regular and predictable attendance is required.Must work cooperatively with others.When requirements include vehicle operation responsible for the safety readiness and operation of the vehicle andmust abide by ACCs safe driving policy.Emergency PositionThis position is designated as an emergency position that requires your attendance at work under all types of emergency conditions. Some examples of emergencies include inclement weather utility failure fire or other forced evacuations or as determined by the Manager.Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
- High school diploma or equivalent with three years of wastewater treatment experience required; or any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this position.
One year of supervisory experience required.Must possess a Class I certification in wastewater treatment.Must possess a valid drivers license.Vocational/Technical training in wastewater treatment operations preferred courses in basic chemistry and biology. Essential Duties Responsibilities
- The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Otherduties may be required and assigned.Supervises and evaluates assigned staff handles all employee concerns directing work assignments counseling anddisciplining employees when necessary and completing employee performance appraisals.Supervises plant operations; provides training to staff members; ensures staff certifications are up to date; andensures appropriate coverage of work shifts.Monitors treatment processes; makes necessary adjustments as indicated by current plant conditions makes changesto the WRF SCADA as necessary.Collects wastewater samples; performs standard tests such as dissolved oxygen suspended solids pH phosphorusand other tests as needed to ensure proper plant operations.Monitors and adjusts the performance of machinery and equipment used to control the treatment process.Monitors solids handling equipment including sludge handling and dewatering equipment and related equipment;makes necessary adjustments and calibration of meters.Operates/tends pumps blowers centrifuges dry and wet chemical feeders aerators valves and other equipmentused to treat and process wastewater.Performs and ensures completion of preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment as set forth by O&Mprocedures or the WRF CMMS.Performs routine cleaning of equipment machinery building work areas and grounds.Adds hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals to plant process systems.Maintains inventory; contact vendors for pricing information; requisitions new/replacement supplies and/orequipment.Operates and maintains a computer system to record daily log record of samples test results changes in plantoperations; ensures all information is compiled for internal processes and EPD compliance. Ensures plant SCADASystem and WRF HACH WIMS is maintained.Prepares and/or receives various forms reports or other documents; processes and forwards as appropriate; andcompletes applications and monthly reports for the State of Georgia EPD.Conducts safety meetings and ensures all safety programs are implemented for the plant.Responds as necessary to routine requests for information from officials employees members of the staff thepublic or other individuals following ACC policies for customer service.Conducts tours of department facilities; provides information to the general public.Performs duties of a WRF operator as required.Responsible for contingency planning for the plants and managing emergency conditions and ensuring coverage asmandated by State and County policy.Performs other duties as assigned.Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of the principles practices and procedures of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County and theoperations and functions of the Public Utilities Department.Knowledge of practices policies and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities.Knowledge of all applicable laws ordinances policies standards and regulations pertaining to the specific dutiesand responsibilities of the job including the GA EPD NPDES WRF Operating Permit requirements.Knowledge of computers and various software programs relevant to the position.Knowledge of federal state and local wastewater treatment guidelines and procedures departmental policies andprocedures and other procedures and methods as required in the performance of duties.Knowledge of WRF plant operations wastewater activated sludge treatment processes lift station operations andOSHA guidelines and safety procedures.Knowledge of mathematics basic chemistry and microbiology.Skill in supervision oral and written communication and in reading blueprints.Skill in plant operations maintenance/repair of lift stations and reading of various meters.Skill in the use of basic tools (e.g. packing tools socket wrenches screwdrivers meters gauges power toolsmechanic tools hand tools etc.).Skill in operating water reclamation equipment (e.g. microwave solids analyzer samplers pumps blowers feedpumps centrifuges dry and wet chemical feeders aerators telescopic settings wet well pumps compressorsheaters screens calculator etc.).Skill in utilizing various software programs relevant to the position.Skill in organizational management human relations and budget management.Ability to develop and administer operations and staff plans and objectives for the expedience and effectiveness ofspecific duties of the position.Ability to keep abreast of any changes in policy methods operations budgetary and equipment needs etc. as theypertain to departmental operations and activities.Ability to develop and administer policies procedures plans and activities and to monitor performance ofsubordinates against measured established goals.Ability to develop and implement long-term goals for the department in order to promote effectiveness andefficiency.Ability to effectively communicate and interact with subordinates management employees members of the generalpublic and all other groups involved in the activities of the Athens-Clarke County Government as they relate to thePublic Utilities Department.Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise clear and effective manner.Ability to use independent judgment and discretion in managing subordinates including the handling of emergencysituations determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented setting priorities maintaining standardsand resolving problems.Ability to comprehend interpret and apply regulations procedures and related information.Ability to handle required mathematical calculations.
Supplemental Information
- (ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIREDTO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipmentincluding a microwave solids analyzer chlorinator samplers pumps blowers feed pumps centrifuges dry and wetchemical feeders aerators telescopic settings wet well pumps compressors heaters screens calculator computeretc. Must be able to use body members to work move or carry objects or materials. Must be able to exert up to 50pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levelsof those of medium work.DATA CONCEPTION:Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional structuralor compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data people or things.INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey orexchange information. Includes giving/receiving assignments and/or directions to/from co-workers assistants orsupervisors.LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires ability to read a variety of flow charts informational documentation directionsinstructions methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare charts logs reports forms etc. usingprescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation grammar diction and style. Requires the ability tospeak to people with poise voice control and confidence.INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand complex principles and techniques; to acquire andbe able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in theabsence of management.VERBAL APTITUDE:Requires the ability to record and deliver information to explain procedures and to followoral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrativeor technical languages including wastewater treatment and mechanical/maintenance terminology.NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiplyand divide; calculate decimals/percentages; interpret graphs; perform calculations involving variables formulassquare roots and polynomials.FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length width and shape visuallywith a variety of machinery and equipment including a microwave solids analyzer chlorinator samplers pumpsblowers feed pumps centrifuges dry and wet chemical feeders aerators telescopic settings wet well pumpscompressors heaters screens calculator computer etc.MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using equipment.MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as automated machinery andequipment laboratory equipment testing materials hand tools mechanic tools and office supplies. Must have theability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Musthave average levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.COLOR DISCRIMINATION: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT:Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receivinginstructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal stress when confronted with an emergency.PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).
ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process contact Leah Jagatic HR Coordinator Human Resources or.
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Employment Type
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