CHIEF WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR
Description of Work
The mission of the Water Resources Department is to produce and distribute potable water for domestic and commercial use and to collect, treat, and dispose of domestic and commercial wastewater. These services provide value to the greater Rocky Mount community by promoting economic prosperity, preserving public health and safety, and ensuring a viable future through responsible utilization of natural resources. The Wastewater Treatment Division is responsible for the efficient and economical operation of the City's wastewater treatment plant and its related systems in order to remove contaminants from city wastewater in compliance with all permits and federal and state regulations.
The city of Rocky Mount operates two (2) Water Treatment Facilities (Sunset and Tar River Water Treatment Plants). The Water Treatment Division is responsible for producing high-quality potable water for the city's domestic and industrial customers. The combined permitted capacity of the Plants is 30 million gallons per day (MGD) with a rated capacity of 26 MGD. Average daily demand is 10 MGD. Both plants serve approximately 80,000 customers. The Sunset Water Plant is located across from the City Lake on Sunset Avenue, and the Tar River Plant is located west of the city on Leaston Rd.
Job Requirements
- Supervises the operations of two water treatment plants and two sludge handling facilities; ensures compliance with regulations.
- Prepare daily and monthly reports of monitored parameters. Trains, schedules, directs, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines personnel.
- Maintains inventory of chemicals and supplies.
- Records operational changes in the logbook.
- Responds to customer complaints or requests.
- Runs process control tests at treatment plants and dewatering facilities.
- Affords assistance in the development of the budget; estimates costs of chemicals.
- Serves as Operating in Responsible Charge in the absence of the Superintendent.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Knowledge and level of competency are commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
- Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years’ experience or service.
- Possession of a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving history. The driving record will be checked. Must be able to be licensed in the State of North Carolina.
- Must possess "Water Treatment - Surface A" certification or be able to secure it within 12 months of hire.
- Must possess a Physical Chemical grade 1 certification or be able to secure it within 12 months of hire.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements
- Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment procedures and technology, chemistry, equipment, and process control.
- Knowledge of computerized and automated system monitoring and control equipment, procedures, and operation.
- Knowledge of federal, state, county, and city potable water, wastewater, and effluent quality standards and compliance procedures.
- Knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding safety training and safe work practices.
- Skill in the interpretation and application of federal, state, and local policies, codes, and laws.
- Skill in the supervision of personnel.
- Skill in analyzing problems and identifying solutions.
- Skill in preparing clear and accurate reports.
- Skill in establishing cooperative and productive working relationships.
- Skill in evaluating and establishing written policies and procedures.
- Skill in setting priorities for competing projects.
- Skill in performing mathematical calculations.
- Skill in operating computers and other standard office equipment.
- Skill in interpersonal relations.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
Supervisory Controls
The Water Treatment Plant Superintendent assigns work through very general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the ?nal results.
Guidelines
Guidelines include; the federal Clean Water Act; North Carolina rules governing public water supply; North Carolina Division of Environmental Health regulations; the North Carolina Division of Water Quality regulations; OSHA requirements; the North Carolina Plumbing Code; the North Carolina Electrical Code; North Carolina Water Treatment Facility Operators Certification Board Standards; North Carolina Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Board Standards; and the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources regulations.
Complexity
The work consists of varied technical and supervisory duties. Strict regulations contribute to the complexity of the position.
Scope and Effect
The purpose of this position is to supervise and participate in the operation of the Water Treatment Plants. Success in this position results in the provision of a safe water supply in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Personal Contacts
The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects, climbs ladders, and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity. The work requires protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.
Physical Demands
The work is typically performed in an office, a water treatment plant, and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, and irritating chemicals. The work requires protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.
Supervisory and Management Responsibility
This position has direct supervision over seven Water Treatment Plant Operator positions, some of whom may be trainees, and one Maintenance Worker.