Wastewater Operations Supervisor

Incumbents in this position are responsible for supervising and participating in the operation of wastewater treatment facilities. This position is assigned to pay grade R30.

- Develops plans and programming, formulates budgetary data, assigns job duties, conducts employee evaluations, prepares contractual obligations, develops educational safety curriculum, and reports parameters as they relate to the overall performance of the plant.

- Coordinates with maintenance supervisor on equipment repair needs.

- Maintains inventory of parts, equipment, and chemicals.

- Monitors SCADA system and evaluates plant processes.

- Prepares required reports.

- Check lab results.

- Informs personnel of changes to operating parameters, state regulations, and CFPUA policies.

- Provides tours to groups, organizations, state officials and regulatory agents.

- Inspects plant systems to ensure compliance with safety regulations, cleanliness, and efficiency.

- Assists in the preparation and maintenance of the department budget.

- Participates in the plant safety program.

- Prepares and/or processes purchase orders.

- Accountable for inventory/property management.

- This position is a member of the organization management team and is responsible for demonstrating and holding others accountable to the CFPUA values.

- This position is required to work in partnership with their own department and all other CFPUA departments toward achieving organizational goals.

- This position is responsible for creating a culture of belonging and inclusion.

- This position works in partnership with the Human Resources department to ensure staff completes all relevant employment training.

- This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all CFPUA policies and procedures.

- This position works in partnership with the Human Resources department to ensure compliance with federal and state employment law.

- Makes recommendations that impact the budget.

- Manages the budget within an assigned department.

- Exercises a purchasing authority up to $1,000 without approval from supervisor.

- Performs other related job duties as assigned.

In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

- Associate degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry, engineering or any related course study.

- Three (3) years of professional work experience including managerial experience in a utility in collections system, water operations, wastewater operations or any related work field.

- High school diploma or GED with five (5) years of related experience in lieu of associate's degree.

- Grade "2" Wastewater certification is required.

- Requires Grade “3” Wastewater certification or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire.

- Wastewater Collections certification is preferred.

- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid State of North Carolina driver's license.

Other Essential Job Specifications

YES NO

Use interpersonal skills such as seeing, hearing, and speaking to develop positive interactions with customers.

XComprehends and uses technical or professional language, either written or spoken, to communicate complex ideas.

XPerforms numerical operations using basic counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing.XPerforms complex quantitative calculations or reasoning using algebra, geometry, statistics, or abstract symbols.

XRequires travel between CFPUA sites.XUse or repair small/light equipment (power tools).XUse or repair medium equipment and machinery (vehicles, commercial mowers).XUse or repair heavy or complex machinery (HVAC systems, construction equipment, water plants).

XPhysical Requirements None: 0 hours or 0% of scheduled shift

Some: Up to 2 hours or 20% of scheduled shift

Frequent: 2 to 5 hours or 20% to 60% of scheduled shift

Very Frequent: More than 5 hours or 60% to 100% of scheduled shift

NONE SOME FREQUENT VERY FREQUENT

Minimal physical exertion. Very light physical work at desk or counter level with intermittent periods of sitting, standing, and walking. May involve data entry, telephone work, or use of various office equipment.

XSame as above with the addition of standing/sitting/walking for lengthy periods of time. May involve light physical exertion due to pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting weights up to 20 pounds.

XPhysical exertion involving pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 20 pounds. May require prolonged standing and/or walking during which time objects are transported. May require occasional bending, squatting, and reaching.

XSustained physical activity throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting up to 50 pounds. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands.

XPhysical exertion throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting varying weights up to 50 pounds, and more than 50 pounds with assistance. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands.

X