Performs the leadership and day to day management of the Cherokee Waste Water Treatment Plant. The Waste Water Supervisor plans, organizes, directs, and controls the activities of the wastewater treatment plant and laboratory, and in close coordination with the Public Works Director, ensures the effective operation and maintenance of wastewater collection systems, and lift stations. The Waste Water Supervisor is responsible for. the planning, budgeting, reporting, administration, operation, and evaluation of all wastewater resource programs; establishes quality and performance standards for administrative, operations, and maintenance staff; attainment of quality performance; and performs responsible and innovative administrative management in support of the department and the City’s goals and objectives. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Direction is provided by the City’s Public Works Director. The Public Works Department provides collection system assistance and support. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Provides direct supervision of Wastewater treatment plant operators and maintenance personnel. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develops, executes and monitors work plans, programs, goals, and objectives to achieve the department’s mission and assigned priorities. Develops and executes policies and procedures necessary to ensure that wastewater quality related activities of the City are in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Manage and maintain the SCADA system. Evaluate new ways of improving operations through the use of SCADA.
Ensures that the wastewater treatment facilities and lift stations are maintained and operated to meet all federal, state, and local public health and regulatory requirements. Reviews, evaluates, and adjusts the performance of all wastewater systems. Ensures compliance with all applicable Federal and State permits issued for the operation of City-owned wastewater facilities including the preparation of State reports, periodic review of reports and other related technical data required in connection with said compliance, to recommend adjustments and for continual improvements to the plant. Provide indirect management for the construction and expansion of the waste water treatment plant while insuring that the existing plant stays within the permit standards. Supervises and reports on emergency response for sewage spills; coordinates with appropriate regulatory agencies; coordinates with the city administrator and Public Work Director to ensure timely posting of health warnings, public notices, and dissemination of other public information. Oversees and coordinates the monitoring, sampling, and testing of wastewater treatment, and pretreatment and other water resource related hazards. Inspects and/or repairs lift stations, wet wells, valves at frequent intervals to insure that all aspects of the system are functioning properly. Respond to bypass events to evaluate the situation, and initiate corrective action. Performs all duties in conformance with appropriate safety and security regulations, and ensures subordinate personnel are also in compliance with these regulations; serves as a “competent person” during excavations or assigns another employee. Maintains a variety of records relating to inspection, maintenance activities, repairs and/or other projects. Responds to emergency calls at any time, must be able to carry a cell phone and respond to cell phone call outs and direct other employees to do so as well. Operates and/or supervises the operation of light and medium sized construction and power equipment, such as mechanized broom, sludge application truck, backhoe/loader, pickup truck, utility truck, pumps, compressors, sanders, generators, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio and phone. Insures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning, checking, and maintaining equipment after use. Communicates effectively by preparing and presenting both oral and written reports and correspondence to public/private groups and technical peers; demonstrates open and direct communication with peers, subordinates, and the public.
Creates, processes, and maintains a variety of data and records related to equipment inventories, installed locations, initial and follow-up inspections, routine and unscheduled maintenance activities, and other records necessary o the normal operations of the Sewer Department. Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards. Manages and directs the research, preparation and submittal of complex and detailed technical and administrative· reports and studies required by regulatory agencies, the City, and other organizations. Assists in the planning and development of annual operating and maintenance budgets and capital improvement budgets; monitors and evaluates the budget to ensure efficient and effective use of resources and adherence to established guidelines. Provides guidance and direction for the periodic review and revision of plans and programs necessary for the effective operation, maintenance, upgrade, and expansion of the wastewater treatment facilities. Directs, coordinates, and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; ensures that training courses/programs are available for continuous improvement and required CEUs of all staff levels. Develop good rapport with major industries and regulatory agencies. Serves as a member of various City related committees both internal and external to the City organization including but not limited to the City’s Safety Committee. CDL preferred. Performs other duties as assigned. COMPETENCIES: A. Exhibits behavior consistent with the mission, vision, and values of the City of Cherokee. B. Furthers the mission, vision, and values of the City through excellent customer service, creative problem solving, decision making and stewardship of City resources. C. Contributes to a learning/thinking/renewing department through feedback and continuous improvement. D. Provides teaching, mentoring, and motivation to other employees within the organization through the sharing of knowledge, skills, and information; is proactive in performing and improving his/her own work and suggests and participates in projects and activities to improve the function of the entire organization. E. Demonstrates emotional intelligence in day-to-day work, decision making and problem solving. F. Initiates and suggests actions to improve departmental and City operations, employee performance, morale, and work methods.
G. Demonstrates a commitment to provide and require excellent customer service through cooperative team and individual efforts. H. Demonstrate proficiency in the laboratory. Communication A. Provides suggestions, advice and support to supervisor, other City employees, employee teams, and City customers. B. Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing with supervisors, City employees, employee teams, the public, and outside agencies. Proficiency preparing, reviewing, and submitting Monthly Operational Reports to DNR. C. Works cooperatively with all City employees toward the common goal of providing high quality services. D. Exhibits excellent interpersonal and human relationship skills. E. Ability to work with major industrial users on pretreatment programs, compliance issues, and projected changes to their effluent. Management A. Participates in development and mentoring of co-workers and employees to achieve a cohesive work unit consistent with the City’s mission, vision, and values. B. Is accountable for the delivery of quality services and work product as a part of the overall departmental and City-wide strategic direction, goals, and objectives. C. Contributes to a superior work culture through participation in training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in all employees. D. Assists fellow employees with developing and implementing programs and objectives to improve departmental and City-wide efficiency. E. Effectively manages multiple assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks and responsibilities. F. Assists in the preparation of, and adherence to, operational and capital budgets and exhibits good stewardship of the organization’s resources. G. Suggests and carries out procedures to assure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety and risk avoidance. Technical tasks A. Performs all job duties in compliance with the established rules and regulations and City of Cherokee operating procedures. Demonstrates accountability and responsibility for completion of work assignments in the absence of a department supervisor; provides responsive and timely feedback to supervisory staff on status and progress of work activities. B. Promotes safe work practices and ensures compliance with City safety policies. C. Assists in the development of operating procedures, policies, rules, and regulations. D. Prepares letters, reports, requisitions, legal notices, memos, and other written documents. E. Attends meetings, seminars, training programs, conferences, and other related events. F. Knowledge of and day to day use of SCADA. G. Maintains individual knowledge and skills to be able to carry out all duties of position. H. Knowledge and supervision of laboratory operations.