Classified Ad Title:
Water Treatment Plant Supervisor
Post Date
2/5/2020
Expiration Date
4/15/2020
Details:
The City of Painesville (pop. 19,813) is seeking a highly motivated Water Treatment Plant Supervisor.
General Purpose for Job: This is responsible supervisory and administrative work in the operation of the municipal water treatment plant. Work involves responsibility for planning, organizing, and directing the operation and maintenance of the City's water treatment plant. Supervision is exercised over plant operators, maintenance, and laboratory personnel assigned to the plant.
Supervision: Work is performed with considerable independence within the framework of policies and governing laws, ordinances, and regulations. Work is reviewed and evaluated by the Water Department Superintendent through conferences, analysis of operating records and reports and overall performance.
General Duties (may not include all duties performed):
• Plans, assigns, schedules, and supervises the work of assigned operating, maintenance, and laboratory personnel; assists in the preparation of operating budget requests and controls expenditure of allocated funds.
• Inspects and reviews operating logs and records and determines what changes may be necessary in operating routines for various shifts; supervises the maintenance and compilation of required records and reports.
• Conducts inspections of equipment and facilities; takes appropriate action to ensure maximum operational efficiency of equipment; ensures that treatment standards are enforced.
• Requisitions materials and supplies for plant operations as required.
• Confers with engineers, operating personnel, and others regarding the efficiency of plant and equipment operations and processes.
• Supervises and directs the collection of samples for testing.
• Ensures compliance with the regulations of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
• Attends bid openings, pre-construction meetings, and labor-management meetings.
• May perform the duties of the superintendent on a relief basis.
Qualifications:
Minimum Education & Experience (a different combination of education and experience may be acceptable):
• Graduation from high school supplemented by extensive courses in water treatment or related field.
• Thorough experience in water treatment, including experience in a supervisory capacity.
License or Certification Required:
• Valid Ohio driver’s license.
• Valid Class III Operator Water Supply certificate as issued by the State of Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
• Must pass pre-employment background check and post-offer drug/alcohol screen.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods related to the treatment of water.
• Knowledge of the functions and servicing requirements of mechanical equipment and machinery common to water treatment facilities.
• Thorough knowledge of laboratory techniques and standard quality and process control tests.
• Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the work.
• Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the operation and maintenance of a water purification plant facility.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read blueprints and plans.
• Ability to deal with the public tactfully and courteously.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work possible nights or weekends in emergency situations.
Comments:
Submit resume and/or application to:
City of Painesville, Human Resources Division
P.O. Box 601
7 Richmond Street
Painesville, Ohio 44077-0601
or email to:
hr@painesville.com - Please add "Water Supervisor" in the subject line.
Employer:
City of Painesville
Contact:
Kristin Young
Address:
P.O. Box 601
7 Richmond Street
Painesville, OH 44077-0601
Work Phone:
440-392-5798
Fax:
440-639-4831
Email:
hr@painesville.com
Website:
https://www.painesville.com/
