Wastewater Treatment Operations Supervisor
Wastewater Treatment Operations Supervisor
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Job Description
ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
Public Works Department
Hiring Range: $31.96 to $34.96
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Grade: 113
Full Pay Range: $31.96 to $47.94
Deadline to Apply: 7/10/2025
Benefits Summary
Major Benefits for Full-Time Regular Employees:
- A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available including an Employee Assistance Program a free subscription to Calm and health coaching
- Paid time off up to 20 days in first year of employment
- 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year
- Free employee only coverage for medical dental vision short-term disability and life insurance
- Free family coverage for select medical and dental plans
- Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System click here for more details
- Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance
Position Summary:
Supervises and coordinates a variety of programs and activities including safety programs preventative maintenance and maintenance management. This position is responsible for day-to-day operations and maintenance of a wastewater treatment facility within the Utilities Division; directs supervises and trains assigned employees.
Essential Duties:
- Supervises trains schedules and evaluates staff.
- Maintains regulatory compliance requirements; manages process control.
- Inspects plant machinery equipment grounds and facilities to determine need for repair or corrective actions.
- Schedules work staff; maintains time records; and prepares and submits payroll reports.
- Maintains records for operations and maintenance in Lucity (computer maintenance management system).
- Estimates and orders materials and supplies.
- Investigates and responds to complaints.
- Responds to emergency situations.
- Administers safe and efficient operation of vehicles and equipment.
- Inspects and monitors performance of contractors when assigned.
- Participates in budget preparation and evaluation; assists in preparing bid documents.
- Enforces safety regulations; provides safety training; and maintains training records.
- Acts as Direct Responsible Charge during Superintendents absence.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent; five (5) years of experience as a wastewater treatment plant operator including at least two (2) years of experience in a supervisory role; or any equivalent combination of education experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
Licensing Certification and Other Requirements:
Possess and maintain an Arizona Class D drivers license; possess a Grade III ADEQ Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification or obtain within twelve (12) months of hire.
Employee Core Beliefs
City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the Citys core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Act with Integrity Work as a Team Have Personal Commitment and Loyalty Solve Problems Take Pride In Excellent Results High Level of Productivity and Being Nice.
Knowledge Skill and Abilities:
- Knowledge of federal state and local laws regulations rules and/or ordinances.
- Knowledge of Department organizational functions objectives policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of laboratory methods sampling techniques and procedures.
- Knowledge of general biology chemistry and wastewater treatment principles.
- Knowledge of safe work practices.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards in wastewater.
- Knowledge of chemicals used in wastewater treatment processes and general building and grounds
- maintenance.
- Skill in supervising training and motivating employees.
- Skill in managing employee performance.
- Skill in effective communication.
- Skill in operating and maintaining wastewater treatment plant equipment.
- Skill in performing laboratory analysis.
- Skill in following oral and written instruction.
- Skill in handling emergencies.
- Skill in solving problems.
- Skill in using computer programs including MS Office SCADA and web based programs.
- Skill in troubleshooting and thinking outside the
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with assigned employees.
- Ability to collect/analyze samples interpret results and report data.
- Ability to interpret plant performance data and make good decisions.
- Ability to operate SCADA/PLC systems.
- Ability to utilize computerized maintenance management systems and other similar computer
- programs.
- Ability to read understand and apply work instructions from technical manuals for maintenance and
- operation activities.
- Ability to read and understand various drawings and schematics.
- Ability to detect identify and report operational malfunctions and
- Ability to utilize a variety of hand and power tools.
- Ability to troubleshoot treatment processes and equipment.
- Ability to operate motor vehicles and equipment such as forklifts and backhoes.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
Physical Demands And Working Conditions:
- Work is performed in a standard City office environment and in the field.
- Safely operates required equipment and a City vehicle as needed.
- Safely operates a variety of standard office equipment including a computer telephone calculator
- copier and fax machines requiring continuous and repetitive arm hand and eye movement.
- Safely exerts moderate physical effort to lift carry push and/or pull etc. of objects and materials of
- moderate weight (50 pounds or less).
- Work is performed regularly where decisions are made that could lead to major community or
- organizational consequences if there is a failure to make the appropriate decision at the time.
Successful candidate will receive a post-offer pre-employment background screening to include:
- Drug screening
- Motor vehicle records check
- Criminal background screening
City of Prescott Contact Information
201 N. Montezuma Street Suite 207
Prescott AZ 86301
Website:
Phone: / Fax:
When advised reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability to participate in any phase of the selection process. In accordance with A.R.S. 23 - 493 this position has been identified as Safety Sensitive. The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
