SPR Operations Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY

The Operations Supervisor is a working supervisor position and is responsible for leading and performing plant operations duties including: monitoring and adjusting physical chemical and biological treatment processes. Operations Supervisors are also responsible for staff training oversight coaching and mentoring. The approximate split of duties is one third administrative/supervisory duties and two thirds leading and performing work.

Works under the supervision of the Operations Manager and exercises a high level of independent work and decision making.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Operations Manager

Direct Reports: Up to 5 Wastewater Plant Operators

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coaches mentors trains and develops operators on technical competencies and behaviors; possesses strong collaboration and communication skills; acts as a subject matter expert on operations and maintenance of the SPR treatment plant.
• Monitors and makes recommendations related to wastewater treatment processes manually or through the use of a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system including: take levels chemical feed rates and concentrations water quality parameters air and water flow pump blower and valve configurations. Makes changes as needed in accordance with Written Operating Plan and under guidance of Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC.)
• Reviews reports of anomalies needed repairs and troubleshooting. Delegates or leads corrective action and ensures that staff is empowered and properly resourced to make repairs or adjustments as needed.
• Executes reviews and recommends changes to current Standard Operating Procedures and workflows. Suggest and implement process improvements efficiencies and optimization where applicable.
• Administers and oversees various field tests to monitor biological and chemical concentrations such as TSS DO pH temperature and alkalinity.
• Assigns and reviews work to subordinates including: preventive maintenance daily rounds housekeeping and project-based work. Ensures quality and completion of work and provides training and resources to staff as needed.

The listed examples of work are not intended to be all-inclusive. They may be modified with additions deletions or changes as necessary. Performs other duties as assigned and required.

CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR POSITION

Organization Wide Every employee is accountable to:

Aligning and demonstrating SPRs organizational vision mission and values.

• Follow the SPR Safe Program policies required trainings and overall engagement.
• Uphold fiscal responsibility through SPRs Procurement policy and procedures.
• Continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered.
• Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences.

Job Specific Every employee in this position must be able to:

Develops Talent Develops people to meet both their individual goals and the organizations goals.

• Places a high priority on developing others.
• Develops others through coaching feedback exposure and stretch assignments.
• Aligns employee career development goals with organizations objectives.
• Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments
• Holds frequent development discussions
• Is aware of each persons career goals
• Constructs compelling development plans and executes them
• Cooperates with the developmental system in the organization
• Is a people builder.

Technical Expertise Possesses strong working knowledge of wastewater system operations and maintenance.

• Demonstrates understanding of all aspects of wastewater treatment.
• Perform start-up and shut-down of major unit processes.
• Operate calibrating maintain troubleshoot and diagnose wastewater system infrastructure equipment.
• Understand wastewater treatment concepts processes and treatment design parameters.

Collaborates Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

• Works cooperatively with various stakeholders including SPR staff City of Englewood IT staff outside consultant and contractors to achieve shared objectives.
• Represents own interests while being fair to others and their areas.
• Credits others for their contributions and accomplishments.
• Gains trust and support of others.

Communicates Effectively - Ensuring that key and critical information is shared in a timely fashion. Developing and delivering information that demonstrate the needs of different audiences.

• Is effective in a variety of communication settings: one-on-one small and large groups internal/external stakeholders or among diverse styles and position levels.
• Attentively and actively listens to others.
• Adjusts to fit the audience and the message.
• Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization.
• Encourages the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions.

Optimizes Work Processes Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Follows through on commitments and take personal responsibility for decisions actions and failures.
• Identifies and creates the processes necessary to get work done.
• Separates and combines activities into efficient workflow.
• Designs processes and procedures that allow managing from a distance.
• Strives for process improvements through minor or comprehensive adjustments and changes.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education License Certification and Work Experience:

• Graduation from High School or equivalent diploma.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience operating a water or wastewater facility.
• Must possess a valid State of Colorado A Wastewater license or be able to obtain one through reciprocity or renewal.
• Advanced working knowledge of wastewater treatment plant operations SCADA applications biological and chemical processes regulatory application and operating requirements laboratory procedures and processes including equipment operation and sampling methodology.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid Colorado drivers license and a clear or acceptable MVR.

Desired Qualifications

• Associates degree in Water Quality Management Biological Sciences Chemistry or related field.

*An equivalent combination of education training and relevant job experience may be substituted.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires sitting walking carrying lifting kneeling bending reaching and squatting. May be required to lift up to 75 pounds. Major activities are performed on level slippery sloping unstable and uneven terrain in a variety of weather conditions. May be exposed to extreme cold heat heights temperature swings constant noise mechanical and electrical hazards fumes odors & chemicals. Work is performed in an office outside and in an industrial environment. Occasional off hour response is required for this position.

SALARY RANGE

$81600 - $122400/Annual Pay Rate

BENEFITS

The City of Englewood offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees including paid time off holidays medical dental and vision.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Friday July 18th 2025

Required Experience:

Manager