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San Antonio River Authority · 4 hours ago

Supervisor, Treatment

San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$68K/yr - $89K/yr

8+ years exp

San Antonio River Authority is responsible for wastewater treatment operations and is seeking a Supervisor to oversee staff and manage various treatment processes. The role includes supervising operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating maintenance and testing programs.

GovernmentWaterWater Purification

Responsibilities

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff. Responsibilities include hiring and termination decisions; assigning and prioritizing work; creating and managing employee schedules and approving leave; providing or facilitating training and development; handling employee concerns and disciplinary actions; conducting performance evaluations; recommending salaries and pay changes; and serving as a liaison between staff and management

Prepares and submits required reports to regulatory agencies, including monthly reports to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Oversees preparation of time and material records, forms, and related documentation

Coordinates and oversees sampling and testing of effluents, sludge, soils, and reuse water. Ensures proper frequency and compliance with permit requirements using in-house, regional, or contract laboratories. Plans and monitors bio-monitoring projects and assists with permit applications and audits

Performs technical calculations including chemical dosage rates, loadings, food-to-microorganism ratios, sludge age, percent solids, and pounds of waste using algebraic formulas

Oversees the operation and administration of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and coordinates with reuse water systems for optimized performance

Supervises and coordinates equipment maintenance and repair, including preventive and non-routine maintenance, equipment calibrations, and troubleshooting. Oversees maintenance of facility and collection system lift stations and ensures compliance with stormwater and industrial pretreatment programs

Inspects facilities and operations to ensure safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Identifies operational deficiencies and recommends corrective actions

Oversees commercial discharger inspections and classifications; coordinates monitoring of compliance with discharge permits

Assists in budgeting and procurement. Researches prices, prepares requisitions for chemicals, equipment, supplies, lab services, and repair contracts

Leads or supports conceptual planning efforts and works with consultants to evaluate and implement new technologies, processes, and equipment. Coordinates large construction projects and system upgrades

Develops and implements emergency response and crisis management procedures to ensure operational continuity and safety during critical incidents

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Wastewater Operator LicenseWastewater treatment operationsTexas Commission on Environmental QualitySCADA systemsMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical skillsSafety awarenessCommunication skills

Required

High School Diploma and eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in wastewater treatment operations and two (2) years' supervisory experience; or a combination of experience and education that results in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Wastewater Operator License, Class B

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and an insurable driving record

Knowledge of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality rules and regulations

Knowledge of principles and practices with extended aeration activated sludge and conventional activated sludge processes

Knowledge of effluent limitations

Knowledge of sludge regulations, reuse water regulations, stormwater regulations, and industrial waste pretreatment systems

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Skills in interpreting and understanding lab analysis for proper process control

Skills in analyzing and interpreting documents, instruction manuals, policies, and procedures

Skills in communicating orally and in writing

Ability to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and SARA Core Values of Stewardship, Integrity, and Excellence