Supervisor - Water Treatment Plant (Dallas Water Utilities - Civil Service)

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Job Summary

The Supervisor-WTP supervises, leads, and monitors all treatment plant operations for the Dallas Water Utilities. Supervises staff and oversees treatment plant working conditions and activities.

Job Description

Overview

The Supervisor-WTP supervises, leads, and monitors all treatment plant operations for the Dallas Water Utilities. Supervises staff and oversees treatment plant working conditions and activities.

Essential Functions

1 Serve as the licensed operator-in-charge in accordance with state regulatory requirements providing leadership, expertise, and direction for the treatment plant operations; supervising licensed operators responsible for performing general operations activities and handling customer issues or complaints across the City; prioritizes tasks, schedules, and assigns maintenance requests, and ensures that staff are completing work on schedule, and have clear performance expectations.

2 Hires, trains, and delivers performance evaluation and enforces discipline; verifies and approves time, manages equipment, tools, chemicals, and technology, and performs other supervisory tasks for department personnel.

3 Participates in the development and implementation of long-range plans, programs, and schedules; participates in the development and implementation of budget and resource allocation; determines goals and objectives needing emphasis; coordinates and facilitates the accurate management and oversight of all treatment operations to ensure consistent and safe services.

4 Identifies, troubleshoots, and addresses issues or concerns with treatment, production, and delivery methods, equipment, and facilities; checks and evaluates maintenance and treatment standards and assists in troubleshooting issues or equipment failures; performs audits and gives technical and mechanical direction.

5 Plans, controls, supervises, and coordinates activities and evaluates work completion; participates in and conducts various staff meetings to ensure equipment availability, reliability, and capacity in support of treatment activities.

6 Oversee process control duties such as monitoring and troubleshooting plant performance to ensure services comply with local, state, and federal regulations; supervises the use and application of chemicals and oversees laboratory analysis on plant samples; files necessary paperwork and works to optimize services and maintenance activities.

7 Hears and resolves serious complaints or simple grievances from employees; refers serious grievances to higher level managers; effects disciplinary actions or recommends serious disciplinary actions to managers.

8 Finds and implements methods to improve production or effectiveness.

9 Develops, creates, and implements practices, procedures, and standards to standardize operations to ensure quality and efficiency.

10 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• 1 Knowledge of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regulatory compliance requirements for drinking water.
• 2 Knowledge of water systems, mains, facilities, and general equipment.
• 3 Knowledge of treatment plant and pump station equipment, processes, and procedures.
• 4 Knowledge of Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems to monitor and optimize treatment operations.
• 5 Knowledge of OSHA safety and HazMat handling.
• 6 Knowledge of use and care of laboratory equipment.
• 7 Ability to read complex design schematics.
• 8 Ability to follow and give oral and written instructions and read charts and maintain written records.
• 9 Ability to supervise, advise, and counsel technical and mechanical staff
• 10 Ability to oversee and preform advanced wastewater treatment methods.
• 11 Ability to perform math calculations .
• 12 Ability to perform a variety of manual labor for extended periods.
• 13 Ability to lift and work with heavy equipment.
• 14 Ability to maintain record keeping or work log system.
• 15 Communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• 16 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE

• Two (2) years of lead work, team training or supervisory experience.

LICENSES

• Valid driver's license with good driving record
• Current Class B (or higher) Surface Water license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)*
• For positions at a Water Purification Plant: Current Class B (or higher) Surface Water license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)*
• For positions in Water Delivery (Pumping, Distribution): Current Class B (or higher) Surface Water OR Distribution license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must have own transportation.
• Subject to twenty-four/seven (24/7) call-out.
• Availability to work varying shifts (days, evenings, nights) including weekends, and holidays.

*Applicants with current Water license(s) from other states must apply for and obtain the appropriate license from the TCEQ in order to qualify.

Salary Range

• $28.27 - $33.93
• The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
• City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.