Summary
Supervises and coordinates the work of employees engaged in wastewater system operations and wastewater system mechanical maintenance and repair of specialized tools and equipment.
Essential Functions
- Identify capital equipment needs and provide input on capital improvement programs. Coordinate all activities associated with assigned capital improvement projects.
- Plan, schedule and supervise the work of wastewater operations and maintenance staff at the Wastewater Treatment Plants.
- Prepare and administer operating budget for various cost centers.
- Interview, select, supervise, and train wastewater operations and maintenance staff and recommend personnel actions such as apprentice step increases, merit increases, or disciplinary actions.
- Maintain the SCADA system computer database.
- Analyze wastewater operations and maintenance activities, recommend improvements, and implement approved changes.
- Manage complex contracts and projects.
- Make recommendations and obtain and maintain compliance with appropriate City, State, and Federal water quality requirements.
- Assist the Superintendent and perform a variety of highly responsible technical and administrative assignments. Prepare reports to regulatory agencies.
- Identify training needs in environmental laws and regulations.
- Able to assume superintendent’s responsibilities during his or her absence.
- Perform related duties as required.
Qualifications
Completion of a bachelor degree in engineering, biology, chemistry or related field. Three to five years experience in operation and maintenance or inspection of wastewater systems equipment and facilities; including supervisory experience; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following knowledge, and abilities:
Valid Texas Driver’s License
Physical Exam Required
Class “A” Texas Commission on Environmental Quality License
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Wastewater equipment operation and maintenance;
- Industrial safety practices;
- Mechanical principles;
- Principles and practices of wastewater treatment;
- SCADA computer control system;
- Knowledge of laboratory analysis and the ability to make operational changes from analysis.
Ability to:
- Plan and supervise the work of specialized groups in the wastewater system;
- Communicate effectively with others;
- Supervise the work of others;
- Prepare and administer budgets;
- Maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
Physical Requirements:
- Occasionally climb stairs, ladders, and inclined surfaces;
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds;
- Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees;
- Occasionally rotate upper trunk to the left or right while sitting or standing;
- Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle;
- Place arms above, at and below shoulder height
Application must be submitted online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lubbock. Jobs close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date posted on the City website. For a complete list of job openings with the City of Lubbock please visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Lubbock.
