Equal Opportunity Statement
Kingsland is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. Kingsland is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at The City of Kingsland are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Kingsland will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Kingsland encourages applicants of all ages.
Position Title
Wastewater Plant Superintendent
General Statement of Job
The Wastewater Plant Superintendent supervises, plans, and coordinates the services and operations of the wastewater treatment plant(s) including the operation and maintenance of the city sanitary treatment plants. This position coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies, and the general public and provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Municipal Utilities Director.
Essential Functions
- Coordinate the organization, staffing, and operational activities for the wastewater treatment plant(s) including the operation and maintenance of the sanitary water treatment plant facilities and equipment.
- Train other operators in acceptable lab methods and procedures to assure accuracy of test results.
- Maintain drawings and schematics of electrical and other systems in the treatment plant.
- Monitor performance of electrical systems, circuits or equipment of the treatment plant.
- Manage the operations of all wastewater plants and ensure the plant(s) operate within required standards and limits.
- Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for sanitary treatment facility operation and maintenance.
- Identify resource needs; recommend and implement policies and procedures.
- Select, train, motivate, and evaluate treatment plant operations and maintenance personnel.
- Provide or coordinate staff training, work with employees to correct deficiencies.
- Determine, order, and receive chemicals and materials for plant operations.
- Determine, perform, and direct preventative maintenance programs of all wastewater plants.
- Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures, review opportunities with appropriate management staff, and implement improvements.
- Participate in the development and administration of the assigned budget; forecast funding needs for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies, direct the monitoring and approval of expenditures, and recommend adjustments as necessary.
- Perform and/or direct water lab analysis processes.
- Coordinate assigned services and activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations.
- Provide staff assistance to the Municipal Utilities Director.
- Prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualification Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, civil engineering, or a related field and two years increasingly responsible experience in the operation and maintenance of sanitary water treatment systems. (Preferred)
- Possession of a valid Georgia driver’s license.
- Class I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License issued by the State of Georgia.
- Knowledge of operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive sanitary water treatment facilities operation and maintenance program.
- Knowledge of the functions and purposes of wastewater treatment systems.
- Knowledge of the standard principles of biology, chemistry, and mathematics as related to wastewater treatment.
- Knowledge of basic mechanical and electrical systems.
- Knowledge of materials, methods, practices, and equipment used in sanitary water systems maintenance and repair activities.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the work.
- Knowledge of record keeping and reporting.
- Knowledge of municipal budget preparation and control.
- Knowledge of staff supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
- Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
- Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
- Ability to manage and coordinate the work of supervisory, technical, and clerical personnel.
- Ability to perform responsible and difficult work involving the use of independent judgment.
- Ability to understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as assigned responsibilities.
- Ability to interpret and apply administrative and departmental policies and procedures.
- Ability to coordinate and compile information and statistics into complete records and reports.
- Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Working Conditions and Physical Abilities
Office and wastewater treatment plant environment, exposure to chemicals, noisy machinery and computer screens. Possible exposure to bio‑hazardous materials, dangerous gases, unpleasant odors, slippery surfaces. Must have the ability to read and discern visual images on a variety of media and to operate computer equipment for long periods. Must be able to use a shovel, hand and power tools, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, phone, calculator and a variety of lab equipment. Must be able to climb high structures and/or ladders, maneuver safely along slippery walkways, gangways, on and around facility structures, and lift heavy objects. Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
NOTICE
The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. All employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Personnel Department to review and discuss the essential and nonessential functions of the job. An employee with a disability can evaluate the job in greater detail to determine if she/he can safely perform the essential function of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
DISCLAIMER
Job profiles are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, skills, efforts, working conditions, or similar behaviors, attributes or requirements associated with a job. A job profile is not a comprehensive job description. It is intended for the sole purpose of acquainting a person who is unfamiliar with such position with a brief overview of the position’s general direction and scope. This position profile is confidential, is intended for internal use only and may not be copied or reproduced by anyone for any purpose without written permission from the Human Resources Director or the City Manager.
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