Water Treatment Plant Supervisor

Job Summary

Plans, coordinates, manages, reviews, and evaluates all potable water treatment facility operations, maintenance, and related activities; ensures compliance with federal, state, and local water quality regulations; performs related work as assigned.

Supervision

Receives general direction from the Deputy Director of Utilities/Water within a framework of legal requirements, policies, and established organizational values and processes with independence of action to meet changing operational conditions. Direct supervision is provided to various levels of plant supervisory, operations, and maintenance staff.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, oversees, evaluates, and optimizes the operation and maintenance of the City’s potable water treatment plant, wells, and off-site potable water storage facilities.
• Utilize analytics to gain insights to optimize operations and processes.
• Ensure the operations of the Water Treatment Plant and corresponding decisions and purchases conform with the City’s plans and policies including the Climate Action Plan.
• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of staff to ensure that work is completed in a safe and appropriate manner, within regulatory requirements.
• Trains staff in work procedures and methods; evaluates the work of staff; initiates and implements work selection and disciplinary procedures.
• Inspects the facility and reviews applicable data to determine operational status; authorizes changes in activities to meet regulatory requirements and ensures the most effective and efficient processes are used.
• Responsible for State Water Resources Control Board and Air Pollution Control District operating permit compliance for the facility.
• Contributes and assists in the long- and short-range planning of potable water plant operational and related facility construction and modification projects; develops and administers the water treatment section operating budget; identifies, prepares budget estimates, and oversees design and construction of water treatment and related capital improvement projects.
• Directs the purchase and inventory of materials, chemicals, supplies, and equipment; contacts vendors and service contractors regarding prices, delivery, and services required for the effective operation of water treatment facilities.
• Monitors source water quality and activities at wells and reservoirs; authorizes operational modifications to meet regulatory and supply requirements.
• Aids in the preparation and review of requests for proposals; contacts vendors and service contractors regarding prices, delivery and services for materials, chemicals, supplies and equipment.
• Oversees collection and related laboratory testing activities or submits samples to contract laboratories; prepares or directs the preparation of regulatory reports and ensures their timely submission to appropriate agencies.
• Maintains and directs the maintenance of automated and manual files.
• Maintains and directs the maintenance of automated and manual files.
• Performs related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of: The operation, cleaning and preventive maintenance of water treatment and related appurtenances and equipment.
• The operation and preventive maintenance of piping systems, including hydraulics, telemetry, valves and related appurtenances.
• Energy management and facility optimization.
• Analytics and performance measures.
• Recent developments, current technology and informational resources regarding water treatment, quality, and regulations.
• Supervisory principles and practices, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation.
• Techniques for training staff in work procedures.
• City and Department strategic plans and goals.
• The operation and maintenance of a variety of tools and equipment related to the work.
• Safety equipment and practices related to the work, including the handling of hazardous chemicals.
• Principles and practices of contract negotiation and administration.
• Principles and practices of public agency budget preparation and administration.
• Applicable laws, codes and regulations.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Standard office practices and procedures.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to public and City staff.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school, and successful completion of training required by the California State Water Resources Control Board for T5 certification.
• Three years of experience operating and performing maintenance on facilities and equipment in a Grade IV level potable water treatment plant.
• One year of lead or supervisory experience is highly desirable.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid California class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
• T5 certification issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.

Additional Requirements

Must be willing to work out-of-doors in all-weather conditions and with exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals and conditions.

Work in a water treatment plant and laboratory setting, to lift and carry materials weighing up to fifty pounds and to use specialized test equipment, hand and power tools and instrumentation.

Work in confined spaces around machines and to climb and descend ladders.

Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Use tact, initiative, prudence and independent judgment within general policy, procedural and legal guidelines.

Establish and maintain effective working relations with those contacted in the course of the work.

Incorporate strategic plans and goals into daily operations and decision making.

Work in a high-performing team atmosphere and participate on a variety of departmental and City-wide committees to enhance the provision of all City services.

Be available for standby assignments and to work through emergencies as required.