Public Works Plant Superintendent

3 weeks ago

Vale of White Horse Oxfordshire, United Kingdom City of Lynden Full time

Oversees and manages the City’s water treatment plant, wastewater treatment plant, compost system, water storage reservoirs, and sewer pump stations. Provides leadership in overall operation, maintenance, and administration of the facilities and assures that all facilities are in regulatory compliance. Supervises operations and maintenance staff.

Supervision of Staff and Activities
  • Plans, schedules, and directs day-to-day activities for assigned personnel.
  • Supervises, trains, and evaluates the performance of employees.
  • Leads, motivates, and develops staff towards attaining needed trainings, skills, certifications, and professional development.
  • Monitors and ensures assigned staff compliance with City/departmental policies, procedures, and state/federal regulatory requirements.
  • Provides both technical and safety guidance to assigned staff, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
  • Effectively and efficiently deploys equipment, materials, and labor to cost-consciously operate and maintain all facilities to a high operational standard.
 
Budget and Administrative Duties
  • Assists with preparation, administration, and monitoring of Plant Operations budgets and reviews and monitors monthly budget reports.
  • Prepares capital improvement and major maintenance plans.
  • Manages project delivery, including coordination with general contractors, vendors, engineers, and other agencies.
  • Maintains various records relating to equipment, supplies, and maintenance schedule reports.
  • Participates in the development, implementation, administration, and review of Plant operational policies and procedures.
  • Maintains a working relationship with the Department of Ecology and the Department of Health enforcement officers. Provides liaison coordination within the Public Works Department on monitoring matters.
  • Procures materials and supplies needed for program operations following established guidelines for purchasing.
  • Develops and maintains asset management and preventative maintenance programs.
Operational Work (as needed)
  • Operates full range of treatment plant equipment (pumps, chemical feeders, controllers, motors, etc.).
  • Operates electrical testing tools, laboratory equipment, and process monitoring instrumentation.
OTHER DUTIES
  • Represents the City and/or the Public Works Department to outside agencies and the public as needed.
  • Attends and participates in a variety of meetings pertaining to Public Works matters and issues as needed.
  • Responds to inquiries, concerns, and complaints from citizens, staff, and regulatory agencies.
  • Serves as a member of the Public Works Leadership Team.
  • Performs other related duties as needed and assigned.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or equivalent; AND
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment facilities, including administrative and supervisory responsibilities; OR
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the incumbent with the necessary qualifications may be considered.

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

  • Municipal Water and Wastewater treatment facilities.
  • State and federal regulations for drinking water, surface water, wastewater, storm water biosolids, and compost.
  • Principles of chemistry, mathematics, and biology.
  • Electrical, mechanical, and control systems.
  • Professional organizational practices and modern management skills and techniques.
  • Supervisory methods and practices.
  • Budget and purchasing procedures and processes.
  • Applicable safety regulations and policies.

Skills & Ability to:

  • Laboratory practices and quality control/quality assurance methods.
  • Team building and decision-making.
  • Basic computer software and use: word processing, e-mail, and data entry.
  • Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
  • Research/analyze problems and identify alternative solutions.
  • Train, supervise, and evaluate operations and maintenance staff.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, other departments and the public. 
  • Work under pressure and prioritize the needs of the workplace.
  • Organize and oversee a high volume of work activities.
  • Remain calm during emergency situations. 
  • Represent the City in a positive and professional manner.
  • Support and promote the City’s mission, vision, and core values in all aspects of job performance.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and appropriate insurance at the time of hire for work-related travel. 
  • Must pass appropriate background checks. 
  • Possess a State of Washington Department of Ecology Wastewater Plant Operator Class 3 Certification and a State of Washington Department of Health Treatment Plant Operator Class 4 Certification, or ability to obtain in 3 years.
  • Must maintain on-call status for 24-hour emergency call-out; remain available by City-issue cell phone at all times, to the extent practical. 
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