WWF Operations Supervisor

GRADE 2123
Pay Range $72,030 - $105,144

General Description

The purpose of this position is to perform high-level work in the process controls and mechanical operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment facilities. This position works under general supervision of the Plant Superintendent and Assistant Director, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Duties & Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions as necessary.

  • Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
  • Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions. gives advice and direction as needed.
  • Inspects facilities to insure proper operations and compliance with federal and State regulations.
  • Collects, compiles and evaluates laboratory and operations data.
  • Prepares monthly reports for required State agencies and weekly reports as required.
  • Approves purchase requisitions.
  • Assists in budget preparation process for operations section.
  • Requests and supervises maintenance work on all machinery.
  • Directs regular operations and safety training for staff.
  • Ensures that enough supplies and materials are on hand to conduct operations.
  • Performs related work as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent with a working knowledge of wastewater biology, electronics, and chemistry supplemented by five (5) years of operations experience in a wastewater treatment plan or any combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of wastewater treatment; comprehensive knowledge of safety regulations and procedures; ability to train others in plant operations; ability to supervise the work of others; mature judgment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with coworkers and supervisors; good knowledge of personal computers and pertinent applications; regular and timely attendance; performance of duties in a safe manner.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.
  • Work requires crawling, reaching, pushing, fingering, grasping, handling, and repetitive motions; voice communications is required for expression or exchanging ideals by means of spoken work levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinction in sound.
  • Mental acuity is required to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes; physical attendance at work site is required to perform manual tasks, Provide immediate service to onsite customers and supervise or interact with work groups.
  • Visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of a measuring devices, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, observing general surroundings and activities.
  • The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions, and atmospheric conditions

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Essential Functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Special Certifications and License Requirements

  • Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
  • May be required to pass standardized examination to determine basic and supervisory knowledge, skills & abilities.
  • Possession and retention of a valid Level IV Wastewater Operator license issued by the State of Delaware.

Notices

Kent County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), Kent County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is an employment at-will position.

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