Wastewater Operations and Maintenance Supervisor 1

Job Description Summary

Department - Regional Wastewater Reclamation

Job Description

This supervisory position located within Regional Wastewater Reclamation’s (RWRD) Conveyance Division is responsible for safe operation and maintenance of 3500+ miles of conveyance system. The selected candidate will ensure continuity of operations by assigning/scheduling preventative maintenance tasks to staff, including equipment and cleaning of the conveyance system. If you have the desire to make a difference and have a positive impact on your local community, apply to be an Operations & Maintenance Supervisor I at RWRD!  

CDL B with tanker endorsements required.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Supervises and performs all duties and responsibilities of the WW O&M Technician or Utility Maintenance Workers-all Levels;

• Supervises, monitors, evaluates and troubleshoots/adjusts process control of treatment facilities and collection/conveyance system processes;

• Coordinates activities of wastewater crews in the repair and maintenance of sewer lines and other sanitary sewerage facilities, to include vector, odor and corrosion control;

• Supervises, plans, schedules and assigns and reviews work of assigned shift personnel;

• Supervises and collects data related to the operations and maintenance of the work unit and prepares reports;

• Supervises, monitors, evaluates, troubleshoots and adjusts treatment plant equipment, machinery and processes involved in the treatment and processing of wastewater and its byproducts including solids, gas, service water and side streams to ensure permit compliance;

• Supervises, reviews, and participates in the collection and analysis of treatment process samples, reported data, and lab results, ensure proper process control; this includes verifying laboratory equipment use, calibration and operational logs;

• Orders equipment and supplies, including laboratory supplies; communicates with Division and/or Warehouse and/ or Buyer and/or Planner Scheduler regarding supplies, restocks supplies;

• Recognizes, monitors and reports hazards, effectively communicates and disseminates safety procedures and safety data sheets, conducts safety meetings to ensure operational readiness and cleanliness;

• Communicates effectively with team, other Supervisors, management; gives and follows written and verbal instructions, daily use of email communication, electronic logbook, spreadsheet data entry, tablet and other relevant computer software programs/applications;

• Prepares daily, weekly and monthly plant highlight reports and other reports to management; creates &/or modifies data tables/spreadsheet to analyze and present data; may provide recommendations for capital asset expenditures;

• Supervises, participates, and coordinates maintenance and repair activities with other team supervisors, planner/scheduler, central maintenance supervisors and other work units;

• Provides field training/OJT to O&M Technicians, Utility Maintenance Workers and other O&M Supervisors; provides leadership, mentorship, training to other operational staff, and conducts tours of facilities;

• Supervises, trains and evaluates assigned personnel; maintains documentation of assigned personnel training, performance, and evaluations;

• Uses advanced operating principles of facility Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and computerized maintenance management systems; uses SCADA to remotely operate facilities when assigned to OCC;

• Assists Management with process control and optimization recommendations, including input on large scale projects and the integration/optimization of new processes and equipment while maintaining current treatment efficiency and regulatory compliance;

• Uses advanced knowledge of mass balance techniques and solids handling including but not limited to solids and sludge concentrations, SVI, sludge age, anaerobic digestion and biogas production;

• Supervises and assists in the design, development and implementation of capital projects;

• Initiates the implementation of facility emergency plans and procedures;

• Creates and updates procedures, rounds, risk/hazard assessments, safety and LOTO plans, etc. including SOPs, JHAs, and similar documents;

• Responds to calls/complaints and requests from the public, other County departments, local, state and federal agencies;

• Establishes or directs establishment and maintenance of work site traffic control measures to assure safety of workers and the public;

• Provides dispatch services and performs miscellaneous activities for the collection/conveyance system when assigned to OCC;

• Supervises and reviews the collection of data and information pertaining to facility permits, prepares and reviews documentation pertaining to facility permits.

Minimum Qualifications:

Possess current Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) certification(s) required for the position at time of application AND four years of experience in the operation of an advanced, complex wastewater/water facility, systems, or related industry/facility.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Minimum three (3) years experience as a Utility Maintenance Worker III/Utility Maintenance Worker II, lead position or supervisor position.

• Minimum three (3) years working knowledge, experience and understanding of industry specific safety rules and regulations including: traffic control procedure, confined space and lockout/tagout and understanding of industry-specific safety rules and regulations, including: traffic control procedure, confined space, and lockout/tagout.

• Minimum three (3) years experience utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management (CMMS) software program; such as IPS/Maximo.

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources.Additionalassessments/testing may berequiredas part of the selection process. 

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver's license is required at the time of application. Valid AZ driver's license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine the applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. This position requires a valid Arizona Class D driver’s license at the time of application or prior to completion of initial/promotional probation. A valid Arizona commercial driver's license (CDL), Class A, Class B, or Class C with appropriate endorsements is required. For these positions, failure to maintain the required CDL may be grounds for termination. Positions requiring a CDL are also subject to applicable State of Arizona and federal standards, rules, and regulations on physical requirements, including drug and alcohol testing. Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.  Depending on the area of assignment, all positions require either a valid Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade 4 Wastewater Treatment or Wastewater Collection System Operator certification. Some positions require a Grade 1 Wastewater Collection certification. This position requires successful demonstration of internal O&M knowledge and skills within the probationary period.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.  Some positions may carry the risk of exposure to infectious disease, asbestos, or wastewater and sewage products, therefore special medical screening prior to or during employment may be necessary to assure employee health and safety. Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship. This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen. ​

Physical/Sensory Requirements: All positions require sufficient body flexibility, mobility, stamina, and balance to allow for standing, walking, sitting, grasping and manipulation of work objects, frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and climbing stairs and ladders. All positions require regular or occasional crawling, kneeling, squatting, lifting/carrying objects up to fifty pounds, pushing and pulling of objects up to seventy-five pounds, and the ability to properly don and doff fall protection to enter and work in confined spaces. Essential to this position is corrected or sufficient vision; the ability to see, read and interpret written information, manuals, gauges, etc., including distinguishing various colors. Also essential to this position is corrected or sufficient hearing; the ability to hear and comprehend voice communications in-person, over a radio and phone, and to hear operating equipment. Action Activity - bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching, squatting, stooping; Motion Activity - grasping; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas, on a radio, behind themselves, equipment alarms; Speaking Activity - in person, on the phone, on a radio; Vision - operate a motor vehicle, may be required to operate commercial vehicle, operate machinery, operate a forklift/power industrial equipment, distinguish colors, depth perception, and peripheral vision. Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 75 pounds.

Working Conditions: Some positions require on-call rotations. All positions require the operation of machinery, powered industrial equipment and motor vehicles. All positions require outdoor work, including during inclement and hot weather, and exposure to waterborne pathogens/agents, hazardous materials and gases, water hazards and wet/slippery surfaces, odors, fumes, humidity, dirt, dust, traffic hazards, venomous pests, uneven surfaces, and electric arc flash potential.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.