Water Operations Shift Supervisor

Position SummaryThis is a working supervisory position responsible for overseeing and conducting the operational functions of a water treatment minimal supervision this individual will ensure the proper operations which involve training and directing shift employees as well as performing process changes as necessary. This individual is also responsible for the correct and safe operation of all plant processes and ResponsibilitiesDictates settings for all operational processes and equipment such as levels flows pressures temperature and all other aspects related to the operation of the for the controlled operations of the major plant for solving operational problems within assigned for safety and training of subordinates and the economical operation of the Water Plant Supervisor IV in performing various tasks and special assignments relating to the responsibilities of direct supervisor as for ordering and handling various chemicals used in the for coordination of response to emergency situations within set proceduresResponsible for making plant process adjustments and other operational changes as for ensuring correct and thorough completion of all logs and records in assigned other duties as RequirementsEducation & Experience:Must possess a high school diploma or years of experience in water treatment. (Credit given for college semesters.)Texas Commission (or predecessor agency) Class B Water Operators Certificate of Competency Skills & Abilities:Ability to skillfully manage operations and maintenance personnel to efficiently manage a water treatment administrative planning and management maintain an in-depth knowledge of water treatment processes compliance requirements operations and maintenance requirements and reporting/record keeping requirements; including the ability to troubleshoot water treatment equipment and processes and be knowledgeable with performing water tests and interpreting communicate effectively both written and verbally with supervisors peers and subordinates to convey basic computer skills and electrical and mechanical and Physical Working ConditionsDriving a District vehicle for business may be required. Employees required to drive as part of their job duties are responsible for maintaining a current valid and vehicle - appropriate driver s license of their resident duties and responsibilities are generally performed in a water treatment environment. The position involves sitting (up to 6 hours per day) frequent standing frequent walking light to heavy lifting (up to 75 lbs.) light carrying frequent bending and reaching keyboarding and telephone operation. It often requires an irregular work schedule and overtime hours. Specific physical conditions require frequent work with chemicals tools machinery moving mechanical parts duties and responsibilities are performed both indoors and outdoors. Moderate to heavy exposure to dirt dust pollen odors wetness humidity biological hazards rain temperature and noise extremes hazardous materials and chemicals machinery moving mechanical parts vibrations electric currents traffic hazards and water hazards are common. Performs and reviews work at locations that involve hazardous environments requiring the physical ability to wear and work using personal protective equipment (PPE) that meet or exceed guidelines such as established by OSHA which may result in some physical discomfort due to temperature dust odors chemicals and noise. The position may require work in confined spaces on ladders and rooftops and in adverse weather conditions with appropriate physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this functions requiring manual dexterity and precision movements continuous or repetitive arm and hand movements grasping movements and occasional forceful colors or shades of colors sounds odor depth and visual cues or visual and muscular dexterity to operate a motor vehicle (including while towing portable equipment) equipment hand tools and a computer.