Description JOB SUMMARY Supervises the efficient and safe operation of a wastewater treatment plant during an operating shift. Provides technical guidance to Operators, Supervisors and other Managers on operational procedures and problems. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations. Oversees the monitoring of plant equipment operation and treatment processes. Identifies malfunctions and potential process upsets. Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required to accomplish departmental and Sewer District objectives and goals. Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Assists in directing and supervising the use of resources (materials, equipment and people) to meet operation and maintenance objectives and to achieve compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit requirements. Assists in directing actions in emergency situations. Ensures that shift personnel are scheduled for adequate coverage of operation and maintenance. - Assists in the establishment of operating guidelines for unit processes to achieve compliance with NPDES Permit requirements. Defines the duties and responsibilities of operations personnel and develops operating record forms. - Reviews logs, evaluates operating and laboratory data and personally observes wastewater processes to identify possible problems, ensure proper operation of the processes and ensure proper work performance. Recommends process adjustments within established operational guidelines. - Plans a logical schedule for work. Makes operational and maintenance decisions in conjunction with other management personnel, on own initiative when necessary and after thorough evaluation. - Communicates with other Supervisors and Managers regarding plant conditions. Informs workers about organizational policies and procedures and enforces the policies and procedures. Keeps management and subordinates informed in writing and orally. - Provides inspection of work in progress to ensure satisfactory completion. Assists in checking and approving personnel time reporting. Assists in evaluating personnel performance. Initiates incident and accident reports. Participates in grievance and disciplinary hearings. Emphasizes the importance of reaching a work objective by encouraging cooperation among employees. Manages continuous change. - Conducts detailed equipment and unit process training for operations personnel. Assists in employee development. - Coordinates the collection and retrieval of plant process samples. Receives and reviews laboratory and operating data. Utilizes various software applications for information storage and retrieval. Performs basic water quality analyses in the field to facilitate process and chemical feed adjustments. - Checks and maintains records on plant safety equipment. Enforces guidelines for safe work practices. - Supports Engineers and Contractors on equipment and unit process modifications and start-ups. - Recommends purchases of tools, material, supplies and parts. Coordinates the inventory levels of stock items with the storeroom. - Shift Supervisors who possess a valid Ohio EPA Class III Wastewater Operator certificate may fill in for Shift Managers when necessary. Supervises operating personnel and when necessary, maintenance personnel. - Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION - Candidate must possess an associate degree, preferably in engineering, engineering technology, business or a natural science. - Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as outlined in the Education Equivalencies Policy. EXPERIENCE - Candidate must possess five (5) years of experience in wastewater treatment plant operations. - Two (2) years of experience