Water Reclamation Facility Supervisor- Jefferson County

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20h • Onsite

About The Position

Jefferson County Environmental Services department is seeking well-qualified, motivated Water Reclamation Facility Supervisors. This position is responsible for directing the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants, lift stations, and package plants in compliance with federal and state environmental regulations. The role includes supervising shift supervisors and operators engaged in plant operations and maintenance, as well as coordinating activities within the wastewater testing laboratory. Water Reclamation Facility Supervisors report to a Water Reclamation Facility Manager and primarily work at a Grade IV wastewater treatment facility.

Requirements

• Driver's license.
• Possession of an active Grade IV Wastewater Certification from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) - or the ability to obtain certification through reciprocity within 6 months of hire.
• Experience operating in a Class III or Class IV municipal wastewater treatment plant, performing activities involving the wastewater treatment processes and equipment, water quality testing, and recording information for reports.
• Experience supervising, training, assigning, and reviewing the performance of subordinates in the water industry (e.g., wastewater treatment plants, water treatment plants, industrial pre-treatment plants, water industry engineering/design).
• Experience reading and interpreting regulatory requirements for wastewater treatment facilities.
• Experience using MS Excel and/or other databases (e.g., Hach Wims, Munis, asset management software) to manipulate and analyze data.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a WRF Shift Supervisor or similar role at a Grade III plant or higher.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, monitors, and administers departmental or organizational budget by reviewing spending trends, expenditure reports, analyzing financial data and ensuring expenditures are within annual budgetary limits.
• Gathers information from wastewater treatment plant equipment and gauges, records readings and reports any malfunctions
• Procures and/or manages inventory (i.e., supplies and equipment) to ensure the products and services are available to meet the operational needs of each department.
• Interprets lab analyses, utilizes data to determine any necessary changes and transposes results into monthly operating reports for submission.
• Performs general and preventative maintenance on various equipment, stations, buildings, and locations throughout the Water Reclamation Facility to ensure proper and safe plant operations.
• Performs Water Reclamation Facility operations activities including performing detailed inspections of the wastewater flow and the operating equipment, gathering information plant equipment and gauges and making necessary operational adjustments to ensure proper and safe plant functioning.
• Provides service to internal and/or external customers.
• Regulates wastewater treatment plant processes depending on various settings, flow movement and other variables
• Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.

Benefits

• Jefferson County provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed