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Job Summary

Job Description
 

Overview

The Supervisor-WWTP supervises, leads, and monitors all waste water treatment plant operations for the Dallas Water Utilities. Supervises staff and oversees waste water treatment plant working conditions and activities.

Essential Functions

1 Provides leadership, expertise, and direction for the waste water treatment plant operations; supervises staff performing general operations activities and handling customer issues or complaints across the City; prioritizes tasks, schedules and assigns maintenance requests, and ensures that staff are completing work on schedule, and have clear performance expectations.

2 Hires, trains, and delivers performance evaluation and enforces discipline; verifies and approves time, manages equipment, tools, chemicals, and technology and performs other supervisory tasks for department personnel.

3 Participates in the development and implementation of long range plans, programs, and schedules; participates in the development and implementation of budget and resource allocation; determines goals and objectives needing emphasis; coordinates and facilitates the accurate management and oversight of all waste water treatment operations to ensure consistent and safe services.

4 Identifies, troubleshoots, and addresses issues or concerns with treatment, production, and delivery methods, equipment, and facilities; checks and evaluates maintenance and treatment standards and assists in troubleshooting issues or equipment failures; performs audits and gives technical and mechanical direction.

5 Plans, controls, supervises, and coordinates activities and evaluates work completion; participates in and conducts various staff meetings to ensure equipment availability, reliability, and capacity in support of waste water treatment activities.

6 Monitors and oversees waste water plant performance to ensure services comply with local, state, and federal regulations; supervises the use and application of chemicals and oversees laboratory analysis on plat samples; files necessary paperwork and works to optimize services and maintenance activities.

7 Hears and resolves serious complaints or simple grievances from employees; refers serious grievances to higher level managers; effects disciplinary actions or recommends serious disciplinary actions to managers.

8 Finds and implements methods to improve production or effectiveness.

9 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

1 Knowledge of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality limits for chemicals and turbidity.

2 Knowledge of water purification or wastewater treatment plant equipment, processes and procedures or pump station equipment.

3 Knowledge of OSHA safety and HazMat handling.

4 Ability to supervise, advise, and counsel technical and mechanical staff

5 Ability to oversee and preform advanced wastewater treatment methods.

6 Ability to perform a variety of manual labor for extended periods.

7 Ability to lift and work with heavy equipment.

8 Ability to maintain record keeping or work log system.

9 Communicating effectively verbally and in writing

10 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE:

Five (5) years of experience in any of the following Wastewater areas:

• Construction

• Engineering

• Operations

• Maintenance

AND

• Two (2) years of experience with supervisory/management responsibilities. (This experience may be included in the required experience listed above)

LICENSES:

• Current Class B (or higher) Wastewater Operator license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)*

• Valid driver license with good driving record.

*Applicants with current Wastewater Operator license(s) from other states must apply for and obtain the appropriate license from the TCEQ to qualify.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• May require varying shifts including nights, weekends and/or holidays.

• May be subject to twenty-four/seven (24/7) call-out.

Salary Range

 

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.