NEOGOV · 3 days ago
Wastewater Treatment Superintendent
Laguna Treatment Plant-4300 Llano Road Santa Rosa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $172K/yr
5+ years expThe City of Santa Rosa is excited to welcome applicants for the position of Wastewater Treatment Superintendent. The role involves serving as the Chief Plant Operator for the Laguna Treatment Plant, managing compliance with state discharge regulations, and overseeing the operation and preventive maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant.
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Responsibilities
Establish treatment plant process and performance criteria to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Direct adjustments to treatment processes as required to adhere to performance criteria
Organize, schedule, assign, supervise and coordinate the operation and preventive maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities
Assist in the prioritization and coordination of maintenance activities
Develop, review and use Standard Operating Procedures and operational reference documents
Prepare and administer budget for the wastewater treatment facilities
Supervise safety training and enforce OSHA safety regulations
Select, supervise, train and evaluate subordinates
Ensure direct supervision of Operators-in-Training, in accordance with Wastewater Operator Certification regulations
Determine and assist in the implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for the treatment plant
Prepare technical reports and perform a variety of operations and calculations to ensure compliance with State requirements
Prepare, or assist in the preparation of monthly and annual reports
Coordinate procurement contract development with Purchasing for services and supplies necessary for the efficient operation of the wastewater treatment plant
Provide technical expertise to, and confer with engineers, contractors, other utilities, and City staff regarding projects and project problems
Recommend the purchase of equipment and assist in the development of specifications
Receive, investigate and resolve complaints
Perform diagnostic and optimization analyses of plant performance and draft regulatory notifications as required
Perform related duties as required
Qualification
Required
MUST POSSESS STATE OF CALIFORNIA GRADE V WASTEWATER TREATMENT CERTIFICATE TO QUALIFY
Knowledge of: Operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plant facilities; control strategies and operating parameters of wastewater treatment processes; operational requirements of plant machinery; relevant federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies; equipment and material requirements of plant operations; safety regulations associated with wastewater treatment plant operations; principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
Ability to: Supervise and participate in the operation of equipment commonly found in wastewater treatment plants; interpret written or pictorial data and other process information; apply processes control concepts to new or existing treatment processes; develop process control parameters; prepare Standard Operating Procedures for operational and reference purposes; prioritize maintenance of plant machinery; prepare technical operational reports for the treatment plants; perform the calculations involved in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant; read design drawings, plans, and construction specifications; supervise, train and evaluate subordinates; communicate goals and directives clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
Experience and Education: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience - Sufficient years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance and operation of wastewater treatment facilities to demonstrate possession of the above knowledge and abilities, including supervisory experience; Education - High school diploma or equivalent
License or Certificate: State of California Grade V Wastewater Treatment Certificate; possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid California motor vehicle operator's license
Preferred
College level coursework in chemistry, biology, mathematics or a related science is desirable
Benefits
12 paid holidays annually, plus 1 to 3 'floating holidays' per year, depending on start date and years of service
$500 annually for wellness
Unlimited free bus rides on CityBus and Sonoma County Transit
The City is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
Paid Family Leave
Retirement through CalPERS
A competitive leave accrual package
Your choice of health plan
Top of the line employer-paid vision and dental coverage
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