NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Wastewater Operations Superintendent
Gainesville, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$69K/yr - $101K/yr
8+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Wastewater Operations Superintendent for the City of Gainesville, GA, responsible for overseeing wastewater treatment processes and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The role involves planning, directing, and coordinating wastewater treatment operations, as well as managing staff and liaising with regulatory agencies.
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Responsibilities
Supervises and directs the activities of subordinate employees; conducts performance evaluations, interviews candidates and makes hiring recommendations
Directs wastewater treatment plants managers on the efficient treatment of wastewater
Oversees all expansion activities for wastewater treatment facilities. Specifies City’s needs on the design of new facilities and upgrades of existing facilities
Coordinates the operation of wastewater plants before and during construction activities
Plans future improvements at wastewater treatment plants by maintaining a multi-year capital improvements project budget to be utilized during annual budget preparations
Monitors and ensures all treatment plants comply with all Georgia (GA) Environmental Protection Division (EPD) and United States (US) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules and regulations for wastewater discharge compliance and other regulations including compliance evaluation inspection, audit compliance, risk and resilience assessments, emergency response plans, monthly and annual reporting requirements, public notifications and permit renewals
Plans schedule and work priorities for crews who provide electrical, mechanical and other maintenance functions throughout the Department of Water Resources for all Water Reclamation Facilities by servicing and repairing electrical switches, pumps, small motors, lights, air compressors and electro-mechanical equipment through the Maintenance Division of DWR
Directs activities of grounds keeping personnel engaged in grounds crew maintenance of water reclamation facilities to ensure plants maintain a professional and orderly appearance
Assures on-site inspections are conducted, directs corrective actions to assure all facilities are operating properly and employees are performing their duties
Assures an accurate and sufficient inventory of spare parts for all plants and facilities are available; supervises inventory and reordering parts as necessary
Assures that all treatment plant assets are maintained and tracked utilizing department’s Asset Management Program software for optimum performance during life of asset and predicting when to replace asset
Coordinates with Maintenance Division of DWR for operation of all sanitary sewer lift stations to mitigate any negative impacts of pumping operations that affect wastewater treatment
Monitors wastewater industry standards to identify potential changes in operations to address increased discharge requirements as identified by GA EPD and US EPA
Implements professional development plans for career advancement of treatment plant operators to support succession planning of Department
Monitors and ensures that all operations are conducted in accordance with Department’s established safety program and identified hazards are corrected
Closely coordinates with other DWR staff to ensure wastewater treatment compliance and follow Departmental protocols. This coordination includes Sanitary Sewer Collection System, Laboratory, Inflow and Infiltration, Asset Management, Engineering and Construction, and Finance and Administration
Performs other related duties as required
Employee subject to recall to duty in cases of emergency
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree in Environmental Engineering or related field
Eight years experience in wastewater treatment of which at least five years was in a supervisory capacity
Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the minimum level of qualifications stated above
Class I Georgia Wastewater Treatment Certification
Valid Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
Knowledge of biology and chemistry as they relate to wastewater treatment; ability to apply knowledge to ever-changing conditions to achieve and maintain compliance
Knowledge of all GA EPD, GA DNR and US EPA rules and regulations relating to wastewater treatment, and skill in applying applicable regulations to conditions
Knowledge of all Water Reclamation Facility operations, sewer collection systems, waste treatment, water works, and all facilities associated with water quality process
Knowledge of the procedures used to service and repair, operate, and maintain all equipment used in wastewater treatment operations
Knowledge of WINDOWS operating software and various other software applications utilized for related file management procedures and tracking of wastewater treatment data
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to make public presentations including plant tours
Ability to interpret guidelines and use sound judgment where guidelines do not exist
Ability to plan, schedule and direct broadly defined assignments, set priorities with available personnel and resources
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with subordinates and associates
Ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates engaged in various functions relating to treatment of wastewater
Ability to work with division managers, consulting engineers and contractors, to schedule and implement work schedules
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Clinic & Wellness Center
GMEBS Retirement Plan (select positions)
Life Insurance (up to $75,000)
Paid Holidays (10)
Paid Jury Duty Leave
Paid Military Leave
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Protective Safety Equipment
Short-Term Disability Insurance (After 12 months of employment)
Tuition Reimbursement (After one year of employment)
Uniforms (select positions)
Workers' Compensation
Accident
Critical Illness
Death and Dismemberment
Deferred Compensation
Dental
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Long-Term Disability
Medical
Plan A Retirement (50% City paid - select positions)
Vision
Voluntary Life Insurance
Biweekly Paycheck
Credit Union
Direct Deposit
Discount PC Purchase Plan
Employee Recognition Events
Employee Wellness Opportunities
Free Flu Shot
Free Parking
Health and Benefits Fair
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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