Wastewater Treatment Manager
Date Adopted by City Manager
04/27/06
Comp. Code
9420
Management
Exempt
Job Title
Wastewater Treatment Manager
Definition
Under general direction, to plan, direct and supervise the operation and maintenance of the City's sewage treatment plant including pumping stations, clarification, digestion, and filtration equipment; may be assigned the responsibility for supervision of the operation and maintenance of the sewage collection system; to perform related work as required.
Typical Duties
Plan, direct, schedule and supervise employees in the operation and maintenance of the sewage treatment plant; maintain surveillance of the operating efficiency of sludge digestion, primary treatment, oxidation processes and secondary treatment; maintain records and prepare reports regarding the operation of the sewage plant and quality of the effluent; suggest methods of improving plant efficiency; supervise plant laboratory and assist in making chemical and bacteriological analyses of treatment plant products; use analyses data in maintaining quality control of plant products; may supervise employees engaged in the maintenance and repair of the sewage collection system; order supplies and materials; prepare cost estimates; assist in development of equipment specifications; assist in budget preparation and administration; supervise, train and evaluate subordinates; respond to emergencies on an on-call basis 24 hours per day, seven days per week; perform related assignments as necessary.
Tools and Equipment Used
Detection devices, mobile radio, phone, personal computer including word processing and other software, copy and fax machines.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; talk and hear; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud in field settings, and moderately quiet in office settings.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of
Operation and maintenance of sewage treatment plants and collection systems; sewage treatment processes, chemical and bacteriological sewage characteristics and standard methods of sampling and analysis of water and sewage; occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in a sewage treatment plant; principles and practices of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
Ability to
Plan, schedule and assign the work of subordinates in sewage plant and collection system operation and maintenance; prepare reports and maintain records; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.
Experience
Six years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a sewage treatment plant including two years of supervisory experience.
Education
Equivalent to an Associate's Degree with a major emphasis in engineering, wastewater management, chemistry, bacteriology or related field. A Bachelor's Degree in same subject areas preferred.
Necessary Special Requirement
Possession of an active Grade IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by the State of California.
Additional Requirement
Possession of a valid California Driver License.