Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor

About the position

Are you looking for your next career in Wastewater? The City of Albany is currently searching for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor with room for advancement. In this role you will oversee a Class IV activated sludge treatment plant with an average dry weather design flow of 12.4 million gallons per day serving a population of over 57,000 people as well as industrial users. This role also includes the unique opportunity to oversee an engineered compost system. If you are a dedicated and skilled professional looking to manage the operations and programs of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Biosolids Compost system, this is the job for you! Come oversee the operations and be part of a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Manages the operation, maintenance, repair, and programs of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Biosolids Compost system.
• Supervises three or more assigned employees on a recurring daily basis which includes scheduling and assigning work; mentoring, coaching, and training.
• Functions as team member in the management and operation of the wastewater treatment plant and biosolids compost facility.
• Plans, directs, and supervises the staff who monitors the performance of all equipment, trends and laboratory data in the treatment plant and lift stations.
• Verifies inventory is correct, creates and follows purchasing contracts, and assures maintenance is completed.
• Responsible for compliance with federal and state permit requirements, rules, regulations, and reporting.
• Develops budgets goals, objectives, policies, and maintenance programs to minimize equipment downtime and service interruptions.
• Schedules day-to-day work activities of plant operations staff.
• Ensures that supervised staff maintains a safe working environment and compliance with federal and state health and safety guidelines and regulations.
• Maintains professional networks and attend training sessions and conferences as necessary to advance skills.
• Represents the City of Albany by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner.
• Serves as a member of various City committees as assigned.
• Operates a motor vehicle safely and legally.

Requirements

• An associate degree in water/wastewater technology, engineering, or environmental science.
• Five years of experience in the operation of a class III treatment plant or higher.
• Experience leading and/or supervising the work of others.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license.
• Possession of an Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) treatment Grade IV certification, or ability to obtain within 12 months of job placement.

Nice-to-haves

• Budgeting experience in current or past position(s).
• Experience in public wastewater treatment plant operations.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, vision and dental benefit package for the employee and qualified family members.
• City-paid contribution to a VEBA Trust account for out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.
• Paid time off - Fronted sick and vacation leave may be considered upon hire.
• 17 hours of vacation leave per month, with progressive increases.
• 8 hours of sick leave per month.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• No waiting period to use vacation and/or sick leave accruals.
• City-paid participation in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (OPSRP).
• City-paid 2% contribution into pre-tax deferred compensation plan.
• Job-related college tuition and book reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program, basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for healthcare and childcare expenses.