Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent

The purpose of this classification is to perform highly crucial and sensitive administrative and technical work at the management level, overseeing the operation, maintenance, improvement, repair, and environmental compliance activities of the City’s water or wastewater treatment plants.   Employees in this classification exercise considerable independent judgement in establishing work priorities and managing day-to-day operations of the treatment plant, and report directly to the Public Works Deputy Director or the Public Works Director’s designee.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.

• Coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise.

• Plans and manages the daily operations of water or wastewater treatment plant; establishes operational policies and procedures; writes and amends safety rules and regulations; oversees the administration of the department’s safety program; modifies operations to comply with new rules and regulations; and keeps employees informed of operational and policy changes and their impact on the plant and work assignments.

• Ensures all plant activities and operations comply with all local, state and federal rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations; prepares and submits related reports as required.

• Monitors plant systems; conducts regular inspections of plant and equipment ensuring continuous and effective operation; ensures preventive maintenance and scheduled and emergency repairs are performed; ensures a safe and clean work environment.

• Reviews all forms, readings, logs, test results and other operational forms and records prepared by subordinates; and reviews operational reports and records to ensure operations comply with quality standards and tolerances.

• Collects water samples and performs laboratory analyses; identifies concentrations of chemical, physical or biological characteristics of water and records findings; evaluates data; makes adjustments to water treatment; and writes reports as required.

• Prepares operational and statistical reports of water treatment plant activities and water analyses; submits records and reports to state and federal regulatory authorities as required; and establishes and maintains related files.

• Provides general oversight and supervision of the City’s on-site certified laboratory and laboratory staff, ensuring continued compliance with National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) standards.

• Develops and administers budget for plant operations; prepares and submits the annual budget for approval; monitors expenditures against approved budget; prepares, reviews and/or approves/disapproves purchase order requests.

• Participates in the process of developing specifications for equipment and material procurement, equipment maintenance and repair, etc.; prepares and writes contract provisions and specifications.

• Participates in short and long-range study and research activity to ensure adequate water supply is maintained; ensures water quality meets federal, state and local requirements and guidelines.

• Develops and implements capital improvement projects at the treatment plant, providing oversight and management of project scope, schedule, and budget.

• Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Access, HTE, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED with some college coursework; supplemented by three (3) years of progressively responsible management experience in treatment plant operations; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.  

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver License, “Class E”, with a driving record that meets or exceeds minimum City standards.

• Must possess and maintain the following licenses depending on area of assignment: Water Distribution, Water Treatment, and Class A Wastewater.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
The City of Naples is a Tobacco-Free Workplace. Applicants for the City of Naples must not have been a user of tobacco products for at least six (6) months immediately preceding an application for employment; and, if hired, must maintain non-use of tobacco products for the duration of employment with the City of Naples. Tobacco is defined as any lighted or unlighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, nicotine dispensing device, other types of smoking product, smokeless tobacco including dip, chew or snuff.