The City of Johnson City, Tennessee is accepting online applications for a Water/Wastewater Superintendent in the Water & Sewer Department. The employee performs difficult professional and administrative work directing the operation of wastewater treatment and water treatment plants, including the various phases of water treatment, filtration, pumping and storage facilities, and wastewater treatment pumping and storage facilities, and maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment; does related work as required. An employee in this class directs the chemical treatment, mechanical, semiskilled and laboring tasks at utility plants, facilities, and assets which includes responsibility for organizing the work of employees, making work assignments and inspecting work to make certain that the plants are efficiently operating and in compliance with federal and state regulations. Supervision is exercised over an operating and maintenance staff who work on a shift basis. Judgment must be exercised in reaching decisions on certain matters, but supervision is received from the Director of Water and Wastewater who outlines policies, procedures and technical requirements, and makes inspections to ensure compliance. An employee in this class coordinates training modules to enhance employee self-development. Duties also include special project oriented work. Judgment must be exercised in reaching decisions on certain matters, but supervision is received from the Director of Water and Wastewater who outlines policies, and procedure requirements.

Essential Functions of Position:

• plans, directs and reviews the work of operating and maintenance plant personnel;
• inspects the treatment plants and facilities periodically to ensure that equipment is functioning properly, and checks efficiency of Plant Maintenance Mechanics in operating and repairing machinery and assets;
• checks and reviews plant log records, gauges, meters and other plant measuring and testing devices to see that equipment is functioning properly;
• participates in developing plans for treating water and wastewater economically, and for new equipment installations and plant expansions and renovations;
• establishes procedures for the operation of centrifugal pumps, control panels, disinfection, electric motors, meters, flash mixers, flocculates, settling basins, filters and other plant equipment;
• supervises adjustments and repairs of chemical feeders and all other equipment to obtain optimum results;
• supervises the cleaning, painting, repairing, upkeep and appearance of the general physical properties of plants;
• conducts and supervises on‑the‑job training and career development of assigned personnel;
• prepares budget and expenditure estimates and reports;
• maintains personnel attendance and payroll records, and inventory control and various other records and reports incident to the operation of utility plants;
• prepares State and Federal reports;
• makes certain that operations and procedures comply with the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation, EPA and OSHA regulations;
• develop safety programs related to requirements such as (OSHA 1910, HAZMAT, etc.) examples of programs are confined space, trenching/shoring, hazardous materials, etc.;
• serve as a liaison for the director to identify and assist in improving the operational efficiency of the operations of all areas of the department. Examples of efficiency improvements include energy management, chemical utilization, staffing, etc.;
• assist department in budgeting process;
• analyze and determine potential effects and necessary actions required to maintain operational efficiency on compliance;
• provide oversight of biosolids handling and disposal;
• set up system to ensure that potential new employees meet necessary qualifications;
• set up personalized development programs to ensure full potential of the employee is being realized;
• oversight of Pretreatment, Cross Connection and FOG control Programs;
• performs related tasks as required.
• Serves an operator in responsible charge for Water treatment Operations and Wastewater Treatment Operations

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of the processes involved in the treatment of water and wastewater; thorough knowledge of the functions and mechanics of water filtration and wastewater treatment plant machinery and equipment, and of its servicing and maintenance requirements; demonstrated ability to supervise skilled and semiskilled subordinates in water and wastewater treatment processes, and in the operation, maintenance and repair of water production and filtration, and wastewater treatment equipment; demonstrated ability to supervise skilled and semiskilled subordinates involve in the operation and maintenance of other assets including but not limited to pumping stations, reservoirs, control valves; general knowledge of basic chemistry; thorough knowledge of the processes involved in the water/wastewater treatment and collection; thorough knowledge of requirements such as OSHA 1910, HAZMAT, NPDES permits, EPA water quality; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates and other employees; ability to deal effectively with the public.

Acceptable Experience and Training: Completion of Bachelor of Science degree in an environmental related field or equal (civil engineering, chemistry and biology) and extensive experience in the operation and maintenance of water production and purification, and wastewater treatment equipment, including considerable supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Master of Sciences or other advanced degree preferred. Pre-employment physical, drug screening and background check required.

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