Ideal candidate is an individual who organizes, directs and supervises the staff and activities of the wastewater treatment plant and equipment.
SALARY
$23.18 to $31.99 per hour, paid bi-weekly, with appointment normally made at the entry-level step.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry or related field, and seven year’s experience in water/wastewater programs; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of a Valid AZ Commercial Drivers License; Grade 4 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator’s certification, and treatment and collection certifications from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Monitors and inspects W/W plant operations; analyzes primary functionality and ancillary systems, and supervises maintenance and repairs of plant systems and components.
• Supervises staff and evaluates performance; monitors operations and reviews the work of assigned staff to assure the efficient and timely accomplishment of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Regulates flow of W/W through plant.
• Coordinates maintenance and repair of W/W collection systems, equipment and lift stations.
• Maintains and repairs complex and technically difficult W/W systems, equipment and components.
• Manages resource allocations; assures safe and efficient operations; manages the collection, analysis and reporting of operational data; forecasts equipment and resource requirements.
• Monitors and manages operations and assures that W/W treatment plant and program activities are in compliance with all laws, regulations, policies and safety standards.
• Reviews W/W maintenance trends and issues, and recommends operational improvements.
• Requisitions and purchases materials, parts and supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles and processes of W/W treatment.
• Knowledge of the functions and servicing requirements of W/W plant machinery and equipment.
• Knowledge of W/W facilities planning and management methods.
• Skill in performing a variety of W/W treatment plant maintenance and operation activities.
• Skill in coordinating staff, and delegating tasks and authority.
• Skill in reading and understanding blue prints, technical documents and electrical schematics.
• Skill in promoting and enforcing safe work practices.
• Skill in establishing cooperative working relationships with employees and City staff.
• Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written.
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled; 1st review Jan. 13, 2010
