Water Reclamation Facility Superintendent

Responsible for directing, supervising, planning and coordinating the City's wastewater treatment plant, including reuse outfall site, authorization discharge permits, programs and services. This position performs the duties as the Certified Operator in Responsible Charge of the City of Elko Water Reclamation Facility, as required by law.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS :
This job class is a management level classification that directs and manages water reclamation facilities and operations for the City. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents within this classification. Incumbents are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance on the job are not routinely listed in the job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the department; directs the preparation and administration of the departments budget; forecasts additional resource and financial needs.
• Participates in selection of staff; plans, organizes, administers, reviews and evaluates the activities of assigned staff; trains staff in work processes and procedures; assists in review and documentation of incidents and injuries involving staff and equipment.
• Ensures that safe work practices and procedures are followed and that appropriate safety equipment is utilized; conducts safety meetings.
• Oversees operations activities of WRF, treatment, disposal biosolids and byproducts; oversees wastewater treatment processes, resource needs, recommendations for improvements, and expansions, administers policies, procedures.
• Supervises safety lockout program, tools, machinery, equipment and vehicles; schedules repairs, upgrades of equipment and tools; identifies opportunities to improve process and maintenance methods.
• Maintains WRF standard operating procedures (SOP) manual and WRF map room and technical library.
• Manages maintenance capital projects and consultants; ensures projects are properly completed.
• Reviews results of plant process sampling, to determine the needs for process revisions; evaluates laboratory data for plant influent, effluent, sludge samples; monitors wells and biosolids for the efficient operation of WRF.
• Manages operation, maintenance, security of infrastructure and land management of WRF properties.
• Ensures the safe handling and inventory of hazardous chemicals.
• Maintains and initiates Emergency actions Plans for WRF and the Reuse Sites. Manages the Effluent management plan for the plant.
• Ensures adherence of treated waters discharged to meet operation and discharge permits.
• Manages WRF safety and confined space programs; ensures proper upkeep of safety equipment, confined space equipment, PPE, atmosphere monitors, ventilation equipment, lifting devices, plant cranes and rigging materials.
• Provides Operator training through formal training, video library, and establishes and monitors the personal qualifying standard (PQS) training program for Operator qualifications.
• Collaborates with professional teams, Engineers, Contractors, Consultants, to determine cost effective solutions, answers for plant issues, failures, problems, repairs, equipment, to determine best options and process upgrades; coordinates services and activities with other departments, outside agencies and organizations.
• Ensures that safe work practices and procedures are followed and that appropriate safety equipment is utilized; conducts safety meetings.
• Contributes to the overall quality of the department's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To successfully perform job, incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed are representative of the knowledge and skills.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED supplemented by technical course work in a biology or a related field; AND
• Six (6) years of journey level experience in water reclamation facility operations, including two (2) years of supervisory experience;
• OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

• Nevada Class B Commercial Drivers License with Hazmat and Tanker endorsement, obtained within one (1) year of hire.
• Nevada Grade IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate.

Required Knowledge and Skills
Required Knowledge:

• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, work planning, organization, performance review and evaluation, and employee training and discipline.
• Principles and practices of developing teams, motivating employees and managing in a team environment.
• Principles and practices of budget development and administration.
• Materials, methods, practices and equipment used in water reclamation facilities operations, construction, maintenance and repair.
• Principles and practices of operational services and activities of wastewater treatment and disposal programs.
• Operation, preventive maintenance, and minor repair of equipment.
• Emergency response practices and procedures.
• Safety practices and equipment related to the work.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Computer applications related to the work.

Required Skills:

• Planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing and evaluating the work of others.
• Training others in policies and procedures related to the work.
• Developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards.
• Developing effective work teams and motivating individuals to meet goals and objectives and provide customer services in the most cost effective and efficient manner.
• implementing and managing facilities maintenance programs and activities.
• Composing technical specifications, administering contracts and approving contract maintenance and repair work.

• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials, utilizing various computer software programs.

• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Using tact, discretion and prudence in dealing with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Maintaining accurate records of work performed.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

Mobility to work in an office or field setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to walk, stand and sit for extended periods of time, kneel, crouch, stoop, bend, squat; strength to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally; vision to read printed materials and computer screens, and inspect work sites in the field; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in an office and a field setting.

Work is subject to performance under exposure to environmental conditions, frequent travel, hazardous chemicals, pinch points, moving objects, slippery surfaces, fumes, gasses, noxious odors, electrical currents, dust, biohazards, vibration, intense noise and in confined spaces. Frequent interruptions to planned work activities occur.

In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act and similar state laws, reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities who require and request such accommodations. Incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the appropriate City Staff.