This position is a highly responsible supervisory and technical work in directing the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of the Wastewater Department. To ensure that the Wastewater collection, Water Reclamation, and treatment Facilities meet or exceed Federal, State and Local requirements. Work is performed under the administrative direction of the Public Works / Utilities Director.

Role and Responsibilities

Directs operations of the wastewater treatment plant and collections systems.
Develops, maintains, and administers safety manual appendices.
Discusses, conducts, and attends meetings, training, and seminars.
Develops, administers, and maintains standard operating procedures.
Evaluates employee performances.
Directs laboratory operations. Conducts various research.
Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for the City, State, and Federal Regulators.
Prepares operating and capital budgets. Directs budget expenditures for requisitioning of supplies, materials, and inventory, order supplies.
Prepares reports.
Reviews and makes recommendations to engineering plans and construction documents including the City of Newberry Construction Standards.
Consults with collection department on maintenance, repair, and GIS mapping of wastewater systems.
Performs public relations activates with other departments, general public, regulatory agencies, contractors, and engineering firms.
Calibrates and repairs computers and associated equipment.
Performs other related duties as required/ assigned.
Will serve as Chief Operator of Plant.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Supplemented by schooling in wastewater, management courses, lift stations, mechanics, and electricity.
Valid State of Florida Class “B” CDL with air brake endorsement and tanker endorsement.
Minimum five (6) years’ technical experience in wastewater. The operation and maintenance and repair of public utilities infrastructure.
A comparable amount of training, education or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Class “C” Certification in Wastewater Treatment from the State of Florida with the ability to obtain a B.
Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Intermediate Level Training Certification preferred or obtained as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and abilities

Knowledge of the City’s methods, standards, and infrastructures for wastewater systems, both treatment and collections.
Knowledge of OSHA and City requirements in safety and operations.
Skill in maintaining City equipment used in repair and maintenance of wastewater infrastructure.
Ability to read blueprints, resolve field conflicts, and use a computer.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to plan and implement work orders.
Ability to prepare budget.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Ability to access input and retrieve information from computer.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Works inside and outside in various weather conditions with noise, dust, fumes, gases, chemicals, solvents, grease, or oils, electrical energy, slippery surfaces, uneven surfaces, in or with moving objects, odors, heights (up to 50 feet) below ground with vibrations and poor lighting.
Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with disability.
Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid).
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Moderate to heavy (15 to 45 pounds and over) lifting and carrying.
Depth perception.
Distinguish colors.
Walking, standing, bending, smelling, tasting, stooping, kneeling, pulling.
Driving.

Additional Notes

This position is subject to the Hepatitis B vaccine and other vaccines as necessary.

This position is an “Essential Position” which requires the employee to have excellent attendance and the ability to work after normal hours, weekends, and holidays.

City of Newberry, FL jobs

Wastewater System Supervisor