NATURE OF WORK

The Wastewater Supervisor is responsible for the operations, maintenance, and regulatory requirements of the Wastewater Department. This Department includes the wastewater treatment plant and collection system for the Town of Friday Harbor. This position requires knowledge and ability to perform work in all areas of wastewater treatment and supervise assigned staff.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Oversee the operation of the wastewater treatment plant and collection system

· Comply with and take responsibility for laws and regulations of the Federal, State, and Town governments, submitting reports and discharge permits to the Department of Ecology, and completion of required state paperwork

· Provide day-to-day supervision of assigned staff, establishing work assignments and overseeing accomplishment of activities

· Develop and implement approved operating procedures

· Manage inventory of essential equipment and supplies

· Review construction drawings and make recommendations on wastewater projects, and inspect the installation and construction of facilities throughout the system

· Prepare staff evaluations, including recommending compensation increases and disciplinary actions

· Approve department expenditures

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

· Assist Public Works Director with budget projections, participate in long-range planning, and review the Capital Improvement Plan annually

· Inform Public Works Director of matters requiring deviation from established guidelines and standards

· Approve monthly staff timesheets

· Coordinate work with other departments

· Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISION RECEIVED & EXERCISED

Receives supervision from Public Works director and Town Administrator

Supervises Wastewater Department staff positions

WORKING LOCATION & HOURS

Location: Wastewater Treatment Plant, 375 Tucker Avenue, Friday Harbor WA

Work period:7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday; overtime and weekend work required for callouts and emergencies

Position requires residency on San Juan Island.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is primarily performed indoors. Outdoor work is required in every kind of weather condition, in confined spaces, under unpleasant conditions. Depending on task performed, the noise intensity ranges from moderate to very loud, and with strong odors. Some tasks require working with very hot materials and hazardous substances.

Qualifications / Experience / Training

Certified as a Group II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator or higher in Washington State with six years of progressively responsible work experience as a certified wastewater treatment plant operator

Must possess or obtain a valid Washington State driver’s license

Technical:

Must have a thorough knowledge of wastewater treatment, sludge processes and equipment, and be sufficiently competent to perform all functions of the plant and collection systems.

Knowledge of SCADA systems for plant and collection operations

Must be able to supervise, train, and evaluate personnel

Must be able to read blueprints and construction drawings

Knowledge of:

Must have a thorough knowledge of the mechanical, electrical, electronic, plumbing fields in wastewater and of how machines and systems work

Knowledge of confined space procedures and use of self-contained breathing apparatus

Ability to use computers to operate programmable logic controllers (PLC’s) for equipment controls, to monitor, maintain, and respond to in-plant computers. Must be able to learn and use software programs as necessary to perform work

Must have basic knowledge of WISHA and OSHA trenching and shoring laws

Ability to:

Stay calm and work logically in emergencies and stressful situations

Apply a high level of ingenuity and problem-solving skills

Respond to and coordinate emergency 24-hour shifts, and call-in when necessary

Understand, follow, and provide oral and written instructions

Maintain written records

Physically perform essential job duties

Interact well with public and co-workers

Any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job

BASIC TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

In addition to all specialized equipment associated with performing job functions, must be also able to operate general equipment associated with utility work

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Strength and ability sufficient to perform heavy lifting, moving, and carrying

Must be able to climb up and down ladders

Must have good sensory perception to monitor machinery visually, audibly, by smell, and by touch (for temperature and vibration) on an ongoing basis

OTHER

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the work load.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application; rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests might be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

NOTICES

The Town of Friday Harbor will utilize the first 9 months of employment as an extension of the selection process.

The Town of Friday Harbor will elect to have a background check performed as a component of the selection process.

The Town of Friday Harbor is an equal opportunity employer and assures equal employment regardless of race, creed, color, ethnicity, nation origin, sex, age, marital status, or presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability.

Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

The Town of Friday Harbor has a no smoking policy in all Town facilities and Town vehicles.

As an absolute condition of employment, employees are required upon hire to sign a drug-free workplace agreement.

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