Supervisor - Wastewater Treatment Plant (Dallas Water Utilities) Civil Service
City of DallasAbout the role
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A competitive salary, five-year vested pension plan, great benefits package that includes health, vision and dental insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, qualifying childcare assistance, paid time off and more.
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Job Summary
The Supervisor-WWTP supervises, leads, and monitors all wastewater treatment plant operations for the Dallas Water Utilities. Supervises staff and oversees wastewater treatment plant working conditions and activities.
Job Description
Essential Functions
1 Provides leadership, expertise, and direction for the wastewater treatment plant operations; supervises staff performing general operations activities and handling customer issues or complaints across the City; prioritizes tasks, schedules and assigns maintenance requests, and ensures that staff are completing work on schedule, and have clear performance expectations.
2 Hires, trains, and delivers performance evaluation and enforces discipline; verifies and approves time, manages equipment, tools, chemicals, and technology and performs other supervisory tasks for department personnel.
3 Participates in the development and implementation of long range plans, programs, and schedules; participates in the development and implementation of budget and resource allocation; determines goals and objectives needing emphasis; coordinates and facilitates the accurate management and oversight of all waste water treatment operations to ensure consistent and safe services.
4 Identifies, troubleshoots, and addresses issues or concerns with treatment, production, and delivery methods, equipment, and facilities; checks and evaluates maintenance and treatment standards and assists in troubleshooting issues or equipment failures; performs audits and gives technical and mechanical direction.
5 Plans, controls, supervises, and coordinates activities and evaluates work completion; participates in and conducts various staff meetings to ensure equipment availability, reliability, and capacity in support of waste water treatment activities.
6 Monitors and oversees waste water plant performance to ensure services comply with local, state, and federal regulations; supervises the use and application of chemicals and oversees laboratory analysis on plat samples; files necessary paperwork and works to optimize services and maintenance activities.
7 Hears and resolves serious complaints or simple grievances from employees; refers serious grievances to higher level managers; effects disciplinary actions or recommends serious disciplinary actions to managers.
8 Finds and implements methods to improve production or effectiveness.
9 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
1 Knowledge of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality limits for chemicals and turbidity.
2 Knowledge of water purification or wastewater treatment plant equipment, processes and procedures or pump station equipment.
3 Knowledge of OSHA safety and HazMat handling.
4 Ability to supervise, advise, and counsel technical and mechanical staff
5 Ability to oversee and preform advanced wastewater treatment methods.
6 Ability to perform a variety of manual labor for extended periods.
7 Ability to lift and work with heavy equipment.
8 Ability to maintain record keeping or work log system.
9 Communicating effectively verbally and in writing
10 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or GED.
EXPERIENCE:
Five (5) years of experience in any of the following Wastewater areas:
o Construction
o Engineering
o Operations
o Maintenance
Two (2) years of experience with supervisory/management responsibilities. (This experience may be included in the required experience listed above)
LICENSES:
Valid State of Texas Class "A or B" Driver's License with good driving record
Class B Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Wastewater License
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
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