Wastewater Treatment Supervisor

Responsibilities

TheDepartment of Water’s Division of Water Reclamation is seeking ahighly motivated and team-orientated individual thatwould be responsible for the oversight of a 72 MGD Water Reclamation Facility.

The Supervisor assists the Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor withsupervising, directing, and evaluating of assigned staff.

• The Supervisor willdevelop and oversee employee work schedules; timesheets; complete employeeannual performance reviews;
• address employee concerns, coach, and / or disciplinewhen appropriate; administer policies and procedures; train new staff;

anddirect and oversee assigned work. Supervisorsare responsible for the oversight of multiple operators per shift and otherplant personnel.

Individuals must be willing to work varying shifts due to thenature of the plant’s 24-7 operation. A working supervisor is expected tophysically assist subordinates as necessary.

• Supervisors are responsible fortroubleshooting operations and maintenance issues; monitoring supervisorycontrol and data acquisition (SCADA);
• Hach WIMS / RIO data entry andverification; becoming familiar with the Plant’s operation & maintenancemanuals; SOP review and preparation;

learn and understand treatment processequipment; troubleshoot complex treatment plant issues; and provide technicalexpertise to the management team.

Must be well versed with regulatory requirementsfor both Regional Air Pollution Control Agency (RAPCA) and National PollutantDischarge Elimination System (NPDES) permits.

Minimum Qualifications

Must meet one of the following : 1. Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Engineering, Wastewater Technology, Environmental Science, or an equivalent field AND 3 years of hands-on experience in the operation and maintenance of a Wastewater Treatment Plant, a Water Reclamation Facility, and / or Water Resource Recovery Facility.

1 year of the 3 years’ experience may instead be in Wastewater Laboratory, Industrial Pretreatment, Biosolids Treatment and Disposal, Wastewater Collection System Work, Troubleshooting Wastewater Treatment Plant Facilities, or Military Experience in Wastewater Treatment;

OR 2. High school diploma or G.E.D. AND 8 years of hands-on experience in the operation and maintenance of a Wastewater Treatment Plant, a Water Reclamation Facility, and / or Water Resource Recovery Facility.

6 years of the 8 years’ experience may instead be in Wastewater Laboratory, Industrial Pretreatment, Biosolids Treatment and Disposal, Wastewater Collection System Work, Troubleshooting Wastewater Treatment Plant Facilities, or Military Experience in Wastewater Treatment.

Degree must be from a college or university that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission or equivalent region.

License Requirements

Must possess a valid driver's license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.

Within 150 days of appointment must obtain and maintain a valid Ohio Class A Commercial Driver's License (C.D.L.), including the qualification to operate a vehicle with air brakes and any other endorsements required by the State of Ohio.

Out of state residents must have equivalent licenses from their state of residence within the prescribed 150 days of appointment.

Special Requirements

Must possess an Ohio EPA Wastewater Treatment Operator II License at time of appointment and obtain Ohio EPA Wastewater Treatment Operator III License within 36 months from the date of hire and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.

An Ohio EPA Wastewater Treatment Operator III License is preferred at time of appointment.