Employment Opportunities Title:
Lead Operator - Waste Water Treatment Plant

Post Date
7/25/2017

Expiration Date
9/25/2017

Details:
SALARY: $67,197.52 - $81,662.62 Annually



OPENING DATE: 08/29/16

CLOSING DATE: 09/25/16 11:59 PM


CLASS SUMMARY:


Assigned to: Waste Water Treatment Plant


Incumbents are responsible for leading daily operations and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant. Responsibilities may include prioritizing and assigning tasks; monitoring plant production and performance; preparing compliance reports; and ordering plant materials and supplies. Receives general supervision from the WWTP Manager and higher level supervisory staff.

This position is driving essential (see driving requirements below).


TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES:


1. Leads assigned staff to include: delegating work; creating work schedules for assigned staff; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; and maintaining a healthy and safe work environment.

2. Monitors and ensures operational compliance with applicable laws, regulations and standards.

3. Prepares a variety of operational records, compliance reports, and related documentation.

4. Monitors plant materials and supplies; orders materials and supplies when levels are low.

5. Approves work order requests; develops and maintains a preventive and corrective maintenance database; resolves unusual or complex operating issues; identifies areas for improvement.

6. Assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; establishes schedules and methods for providing wastewater treatment operations and maintenance; recommends and helps prepare a new/replacement capital improvement plan.

7. Assists with budget preparation and administration; prepares costs estimates and justifications for budget items; submits and approves invoices for payment and monitors expenses to align with budget allocated.

8. Keeps current on new trends and innovations in wastewater treatment.

9. Responds to and resolves citizen concerns and complaints.

10. Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor.

11. Follows all City safety procedures. Reports all accidents/incidents immediately to supervisor.

12. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.


Qualifications:

TRAINING, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS:



Training and Experience (positions in this class typically require):
•Minimum of three years of increasingly responsible experience in WTP or WWTP operations.
•Minimum of two years of experience working as a supervisor OR four years' experience working as a WTP or WWTP Operator.
•A minimum of two (2) years of continuing education at a trade school, community college or university.
•Bachelor's Degree preferred



Licensing and Certification Requirements (positions in this class typically require):
Licensing Requirements:•Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Wyoming Driver's License.
•Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Level IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator license through the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) in the State of Wyoming, within 12 months of hire.



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Employer:
City of Casper
Contact:
Heidi Rood

Address:
200 N. David St

Work Phone:
307-235-8421

Fax:
307-235-7575

Email:
hrood@casperwy.gov

Website:
http://casperwy.gov/