Employment Opportunities Title:
Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor

Post Date
1/28/2020

Expiration Date
4/27/2020

Details:
City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
Diverse community
Competitive total compensation package
Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
Light rail station minutes away
On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
Access to innovation work spaces
The Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor plans, organizes and supervises the operation and maintenance of Sand Creek Water Reuse Facility and pumping system.

Aurora Water Department

Aurora Water is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the drinking water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage systems, treatment of drinking water and non-potable reclaimed wastewater for irrigation, billing and collection, public outreach and water conservation, acquisition and development of future water rights, major capital projects programs, and quality control for regulatory compliance and public health.

The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come-first serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

Qualifications:
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises the operation, maintenance, repair and security of the wastewater reuse facility and pumping system
Establishes work schedules to ensure adequate staffing, assigns works tasks and supervises the activities of the operation and maintenance staff for the treatment facility
Administers performance evaluations on plant operators and maintenance personnel
Trains plant staff in the proper operation, procedures, and safety practices required for operating the facility
Makes recommendations regarding selecting, hiring, training, evaluating, and disciplining of assigned employees
Plans, schedules and directs preventive and corrective maintenance on plant facilities, equipment and processes
Inspects wastewater biological and chemical processes and equipment to ensure water quality is at or above State and Federal requirements
Checks daily control tests and interprets these tests to make any necessary changes
Prepares and/or maintains responsibility for the preparation, interpretation, and maintenance of a variety of records and reports relative to plant operation
Prepares any letters or notifications required by the NPDES Permit for violation and/or upsets
Recommends and approves ordering of supplies, chemicals, repair parts, equipment and other items necessary for the operation, maintenance and repair of the reuse system
Plans and prepares budget requests for Superintendent
Monitors budget expenditures
Responds to system malfunctions and takes corrective action to assure facility operates within State and EPA requirements as set forth in NPDES discharge permit
Serves as field coordinator on construction projects and reviewing submittals and drawing; and performs additional duties as assigned.
All selected candidates will be subject to the following pre-employment screening at the time of hire.
Criminal Background Check
Drug Screening & Physical Exam
Submittal of official transcripts of most relevant/highest level of education listed on the application

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Associate's degree in wastewater treatment related field.

Experience: At least 4 years progressively responsible experience in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment facility, to include at least 2 years supervisory or leadworker experience.

Knowledge: Knowledge of water reuse including new reuse regulations, wastewater treatment methods, procedures and techniques; knowledge of chemistry, hydraulics, flow principles, water analysis methods, and pumping operations; knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance practices for wastewater/reuse treatment facilities and equipment; knowledge of NPDES permits, knowledge of computers and programs used in the operations of a wastewater/reuse treatment plant.

Abilities: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, managers and citizens; resolve treatment problems and ensure effective operations; handle emergency situations in a professional manner; supervise other employees.

Skills: Skill in supervising employees; skill in budgeting.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES OR EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

Colorado driver's license with a good driving history
Colorado Class A Wastewater Treatment Certificate.
This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands:
Moderate physical work requiring ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
Regular lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds
Regular walking and standing to monitor control room and treatment plant operations
Pushing, pulling, and climbing to check system equipment
Hand/eye coordination for operation of computer keyboard and treatment plant controls
Foot/eye coordination for operation of motor vehicle
Vision to read and interpret written reports and control room gauges
Speech communications for communication with employees and citizens
Hearing and listening for instructions and warning signals

Work Environment: Works primarily indoors in a treatment plant facility with exposure to noise, dust, chemicals and fumes; some outdoor work.

Equipment Used: Operates treatment plant equipment, computer and motor vehicles.

Comments:
The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come, first serve basis; as soon as we determine we have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.


For Veterans Preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

If you need assistance in completing this application, please feel free to contact our office at: 303-739-7225 or visit us at 15151 E Alameda Pkwy., Suite 3500, Aurora, CO 80012.

Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.

Employer:
City of Aurora

Website:
https://jobs.auroragov.org/wastewater-treatment-plant-supervisor/job/12177150