Wastewater Treatment Supervisor

Recruitment #21-5132-001

Introduction


Responsibilities

Supervision of shift operations and maintenance functions of the Division of Water Reclamation in order to optimize performance of the plant on a continuing basis.  The incumbent will assist the Wastewater Treatment Process Coordinator in reviewing process control parameters, special studies and projects, Operations & Maintenance manuals and SOP preparation.  This is a multi-incumbent position and each incumbent is a working supervisor and is expected to physically assist subordinates as necessary.  Incumbents must assure compliance of air pollution control systems, data collection and maintain compliance of Regional Air Pollution Control Agency (RAPCA) permits and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits.  The incumbent must utilize a computer hosted Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to monitor, troubleshoot and control plant processes.

Minimum Qualifications

Must meet one of the following:

1. Bachelor's degree AND 3 years of experience in the operation and maintenance of Wastewater Treatment equipment in one or more of the following areas: daily wastewater treatment plant operations, daily wastewater treatment plant maintenance, wastewater treatment plant lab work, wastewater treatment plant bio-solids operation (not including bio-solids hauling and land application), military experience in wastewater treatment, troubleshooting wastewater treatment plant operations, industrial pre-treatment work or wastewater collection systems; OR 

2. Associates' degree AND 4 years of experience in the operation and maintenance of Wastewater Treatment equipment in one or more of the following areas: daily wastewater treatment plant operations, daily wastewater treatment plant maintenance, wastewater treatment plant lab work, wastewater treatment plant bio-solids operation (not including bio-solids hauling and land application), military experience in wastewater treatment, troubleshooting wastewater treatment plant operations, industrial pre-treatment work or wastewater collection systems; OR 

3. Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.) AND 8 years of experience in the operation and maintenance of Wastewater Treatment equipment in one or more of the following areas: daily wastewater treatment plant operations, daily wastewater treatment plant maintenance, wastewater treatment plant lab work, wastewater treatment plant bio-solids operation (not including bio-solids hauling and land application), military experience in wastewater treatment, troubleshooting wastewater treatment plant operations, industrial pre-treatment work or wastewater collection systems.

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 120 days of appointment must obtain and maintain a valid Ohio Class B 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 120 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.

Notes

Applications must specifically address each of the minimum qualifications, directly showing how each is met.

Appointment to positions in this classification will require applicants to pass a police background investigation. Final permanent appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination, including drug screen, and providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity required by the Immigration and Nationality Act. 

Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. 

The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees subsequent to HR Policy 2.09. 

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer 
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