Wastewater Superintendent

The Wastewater Superintendent is responsible for managing and supervising the operations of the wastewater treatment plant, water and wastewater laboratory, sewage pump stations and drinking water wells.

• Plans, directs, and manages wastewater treatment plant operations;
• Assigns, supervises, and evaluates the work of wastewater treatment personnel;
• Monitors operations;
• Adjusts procedures and methods to comply with permits, regulations, and department policies and procedures;
• Ensures required sampling/analysis is performed along with Quality Control in order to comply with state and federal regulations;
• Trains, counsels, and disciplines subordinate personnel;
• Administers the City's Industrial Pretreatment Program by coordinating and overseeing the IP program;
• Monitors all permitted industrial discharges in order to ensure compliance with permits;
• Inspects industrial plans and reviews industrial safety plan;
• Reviews monthly industrial discharge monitoring reports and prepares IP reports as required by state and federal regulations;
• Monitors expenditures on a daily basis in order to ensure proper allocation of resources;
• Maintains inventory of chemicals and supplies necessary for plant operations;
• Develops and implements short- and long-term goals and objectives for plant operations;
• Serves as a primary contact for the Environmental Protection Division and other regulatory agencies;
• Resolves customer complaints;
• Prepares monthly and annual reports required by the state Environmental Protection Division;
• Prepares accident and safety reports;
• Schedules and coordinates maintenance and repair of plant equipment, sewage pump stations and drinking water wells
• Maintains employee time and attendance records;
• Attends various meetings as requested;
• Prepares bids, requisitions and purchases equipment, supplies, and chemicals;
• Reviews daily, weekly, and monthly activity logs;
• Prepares various reports as required;
• Performs duties of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator as required; and
• Performs other assigned duties.

• Associate's Degree in Biology or Chemistry;
• Seven (7) years of experience in a related field;
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and 
• Valid State of Georgia Driver's License;
• Wastewater System Operator Class 1, Wastewater Laboratory Analyst and a Water Laboratory Analyst certifications are required.

• Knowledge of wastewater treatment policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, and regulations governing wastewater treatment;
• Knowledge of the equipment, materials, and operating practices of a water pollution control plant;
• Knowledge of chemical and physical processes of activated sludge water pollution control plants;
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical processes;
• Skilled in planning, directing, organizing, and inspecting the work of plant personnel;
• Skilled in mathematics, statistics, and chemistry;
• Skilled in management and supervision;
• Skilled in reading blueprints and schematic designs;
• Skilled in maintaining records, preparing reports on plant operations, and analyzing laboratory reports;
• Skilled in the use small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems;
• Skilled in using computers for data entry;
• Skilled in using computers for word processing and/or accounting purposes;
• Ability to use or repair small/light equipment, such as power tools;
• Ability to use or repair medium equipment and machinery, such as vehicles or commercial mowers;
• Ability to establish policies for using, acquiring, and/or maintaining technology systems;
• Ability to supervise employees developing, installing, or repairing technology systems;
• Ability to use or repair heavy or complex machinery, such as construction equipment or wastewater plants;
• Ability to supervise employees using or repairing heavy or complex machinery;
• Ability to establish policies for using, acquiring, and/or maintaining heavy or complex machinery;
• Ability to create plans for and guide implementation of new technology systems;
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and an orientation towards customer service;
• Ability to supervise, organize, and communicate effectively;
• Ability to readily obtain an appropriate state-certified license for water or wastewater treatment or distribution as appropriate;
• Ability to maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others; and
• Ability to cooperate with fellow employees as a team member.

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