Water Treatment Plant Supervisor - Water Plant

Position Objectives:

This is responsible supervisory and administrative work in the operation of the municipal water treatment plant.

Work involves responsibility for planning, organizing, and directing the operation and maintenance of the City's water treatment plant.  Supervision is exercised over plant operators, maintenance, and laboratory personnel assigned to the plant.  Work is performed with considerable independence within the framework of policies and governing laws, ordinances, and regulations.  Work is reviewed and evaluated by the Water Department Superintendent through conferences, analysis of operating records and reports and overall performance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

(The duties listed below are illustrative of the work performed by this classification.  All duties are essential functions of the job unless otherwise noted with an asterisk.)

• Plans, assigns, schedules, and supervises the work of assigned operating, maintenance, and laboratory personnel; assists in the preparation of operating budget requests and controls expenditure of allocated funds.
• Serves as Operator of Record, as assigned.
• Inspects and reviews operating logs and records and determines what changes may be necessary in operating routines for various shifts; supervises the maintenance and compilation of required records and reports.
• Conducts inspections of equipment and facilities; takes appropriate action to ensure maximum operational efficiency of equipment; ensures that treatment standards are enforced.
• Requisitions materials and supplies for plant operations as required.
• Maintains adequate supplies of treatment chemicals.
• Confers with engineers, operating personnel, and others regarding the efficiency of plant and equipment operations and processes.
• Supervises and directs the collection of samples for testing.
• Ensures compliance with the regulations of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
• Attends bid openings, pre-construction meetings, and labor-management meetings.
• May perform the duties of the superintendent on a relief basis.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:          Graduation from high school supplemented by extensive courses in water treatment or related field.

Experience:        Minimum five (5) years’ experience in water treatment operations, including experience in a supervisory capacity, at a surface water treatment plant and distribution system, or a BS degree in chemistry, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Environmental Engineering and three (3) years actual operating experience. 

A different combination of education and experience may be acceptable if deemed equivalent.

License or Certification Required:  Valid Ohio driver’s license. 

Valid Class III Water Supply Professional Operator License as issued by the State of Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. 

Must obtain and maintain Operational Laboratory certification as issued by the State of Ohio Environmental Protection Agency within six (6) months of appointment. Full chemical, microbiological and microcystin certification preferred but not required.

Candidate shall have five (5) years from date of appointment to obtain a Class IV Operator Water Supply License as issued by the State of Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. 

Scheduling Demands and Constraints:  Nights or weekends in emergency situations; Must be willing to work at the discretion of the City Manager and Water Superintendent in emergency situations.

Desirable Training and Experience:

Knowledge of: 

• The principles, practices, and methods related to the treatment of water.
• The functions and servicing requirements of mechanical equipment and machinery common to water treatment facilities.
• Water disinfection procedures.
• Preventive maintenance measures of a treatment plant, tank turnover procedures and corrosion control measures.
• EPA regulations regarding the treatment of water.
• Basic knowledge in the use of a computer and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisitions (SCADA) systems.
• Laboratory techniques and standard quality and process control tests.
• Basic knowledge of water distribution system.
• The hazards and safety precautions of the work.

Skill and Ability to:

• Plan, assign, and supervise the operation and maintenance of a water purification plant facility.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Read blueprints and plans.
• Deal with the public tactfully and courteously.
• Prepare and maintain accurate/meaningful, concise records.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Cross train and fill in for other, similar, positions as the City deems necessary for operation of City departments.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Benefits:

The City of Painesville offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance (full-time employees only)
• Employee Wellness Program
• Direct Deposit Program
• Employee Assistance Program (full-time employees only)
• Worker's Compensation Insurance
• $25,000 Term Life Insurance (full-time employees only)
• Family Medical Leave, Bereavement/Funeral Leave, Jury Duty Compensation, Military Leave
• Holidays
• Sick Time (verifiable sick leave from other Ohio public employers accepted with no limit)
• Vacation Time (up to five weeks with other verifiable Ohio public service time.) 
• Prior credit for service with State of Ohio Public Employers
• Section 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Plans
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement (OPERS) Pension Plan

• Email - [email protected]
• Fax - 440-639-4831 
• Mail - City of Painesville, HR Department, P.O. Box 601, 7 Richmond Street, Painesville, Ohio 44077
• In Person - Drop off at City Hall Security Desk, 7 Richmond Street, Painesville, Ohio (Open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)