Water Treatment Plant Supervisor - Vest Plant

Department: Charlotte Water Department

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SUMMARY

This position supervises plant operations and plant personnel ensuring distribution of safe drinking water in compliance with state and federal regulations. Work involves ensuring proper staffing levels on each shift; working with maintenance on equipment issues; developing standard operating procedures in conjunction with supervisor and other plant supervisors; and ensuring compliance with permit requirements. This position also included coordinating pumping, storage, and zone management through use of the SCADA system into one zone; assisting with the training of operators; and ensuring an adequate supply of chemicals and other water treatment supplies.

Salary: $87,027 - $96,696 - Commensurate with experience

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:        

• Supervises plant operations.

• Supervises and coordinates work activities of assigned staff; assigns work, monitors status of work, and inspects completed work; participates and provides input in staffing decisions relative to hiring, firing, discipline, and promotional opportunities; evaluates performance; mentors staff; and provides assistance with career development.

• Makes sure staffing levels on each shift are adequate taking into consideration leaves, vacations, and other absences; ensures functionality of plant by maintaining front line and back up equipment and chemical feed systems to a ready state.

• Oversees plant maintenance; reviews work order system to maintain plant preventative maintenance program.

• Develops standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Ensures compliance with federal and state drinking water requirements through oversight of plant operations and through SCADA and Lab Data; ensures compliance with permit requirements; and ensures adequate level of supplies.

• Coordinates pumping, storage, and zone management into one zone.

• Assists with the training of operators.

• Submits weekly fluoride reports to the state; submits monthly operations reports to the state; and submits other reports as requested/required.

• Participates in construction and plant improvement planning meetings; attends mandatory meetings.

• Performs administrative functions, such as: handling payroll; writing requisitions to order equipment/parts; scheduling contractors for repair work; handling conference room requests; coordinating tour requests; and reviewing WIMS lab data for accuracy.

• Administers the plant’s Risk Management Plan, Storm Water Plan, and Spill Prevention Plan.

• Orders plant bulk chemicals; creates purchase orders for supplies and equipment

• Performs safety inspections, maintains safety records, and participates in third party safety inspections

• Attends supervisor training and CEU courses.

• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of water treatment.

• Knowledge of federal, state and local drinking water regulations.

• Knowledge of computers and related work-related software.

• Knowledge of lab testing for water samples.

• Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to train others.

• Ability to supervise employees.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:

• Prefers associate degree or diploma from a technical, business, or vocational accredited school.

• One (1) year of supervisory experience. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited school

• Five (5) years of related work experience including

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations:

• Requires certification as a Grade A Water Plant Operator.

• Requires Physical-Chemical 1 certification.

• Requires a Grade C Distribution certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is medium work and requires applying 30 pounds of force frequently and exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: climbing, perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, distinguishing among sounds, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, expressing ideas by spoken word, shouting above noises, visual acuity in data/color/observations/equipment/inspections, and walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:     

Work is performed part of the time working in an environment where errors on this job can lead to significant physical or mental consequences for self or others. Requires being on-call as scheduled for operational and personal issues that arise.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties at any time.  This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email [email protected]

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BENEEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.