Wastewater Conveyance Supervisor I

North Texas Municipal Water District; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous paid time off

Pension plan

Job summary

North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is seeking a Wastewater Conveyance Supervisor I to oversee operations and maintenance of our wastewater facilities. You will lead staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize asset performance to protect public health and the environment.

Reporting to the Wastewater Conveyance Supervisor II, you will train personnel, manage budgets, coordinate with engineers, and implement safety practices across shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have strong leadership and people-management abilities.
• Excellent planning, budgeting, and project management capabilities.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all aspects of assigned operations and maintenance activities.
• Trains, develops, mentors, and evaluates staff; fosters integrity, trust, respect, unity, safety and teamwork.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and reliable conveyance of wastewater.
• Plays a role in maintenance planning, asset management, and project coordination.

Skills

Staff management

Project management

Written & verbal communication

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or trade certification preferred

Job description

North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) provides vital wholesale water, wastewater and solid waste management services to more than two million people who call North Texas their home. Our culture is deeply ingrained in our core values of Integrity, Trust, Respect, Unity, Service, and Teamwork (ITRUST). Our employees will tell you they feel a sense of purpose and have a daily opportunity to make a positive impact on the cities we serve by helping to provide services that their residents and businesses need to thrive. We offer an array of excellent benefits, including comprehensive health and wellness packages, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a robust pension plan to help secure our employees’ financial future. If you are looking for a rewarding, long-term career where you can make a meaningful impact on the North Texas region, look no further than NTMWD!

Job Description Summary

Under the direction of the Wastewater Conveyance Supervisor I, this position is responsible for monitoring, performing, planning, organizing, and supervising the assigned operation and maintenance of wastewater facilities. This position manages operations and maintenance personnel who perform a variety of work assignments to ensure that regulatory compliance limits are met, assets are maintained in acceptable condition, and water quality, health and safety standards are met or exceeded. This position I also performs and/or supervises related work as required to ensure efficient and effective facility operations.

Job Description

• Oversees all aspects of assigned operations and maintenance activities.
• Trains, develops, mentors, and evaluates staff. Cultivates an environment of Integrity, Trust, Respect, Unity, Safety, and Teamwork.
• Ensures system operations are adequately monitored and controlled to provide reliable and efficient conveyance of wastewater that meets or exceeds all regulatory requirements.
• Participates in planning of and oversees assigned maintenance and asset management projects for facility assets, including implementation of maintenance and reliability practices and principles and inventory control.
• Collaborates with Operations Professional Engineer to ensure capital improvement projects meet Operations needs. Acts as a facility contact during construction projects.
• Participates in development of facility operations and maintenance budgets and facility major maintenance projections in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Communicates effectively up and down the chain of command about all aspects of personnel matters, facility operations, and organizational direction.
• Enforces safety policies and guidelines as required by State statutes and as prescribed by NTMWD. Ensures safe work practices are identified, implemented, and followed.
• Identifies and responds to deficiencies and emergencies. Communicates about status, develops and implements solutions, and participates in after-action review and follow-up tasks.
• Monitors the facilities for any breaches of security and alert appropriate law enforcement agencies and/or supervisors, as appropriate for the situation.
• Trains personnel to receive shipments, monitor unloading processes, record into inventory, and check shipment documents for compliance to standard.
• Contributes to continuous improvement and optimization efforts of the system.
• Responds to assigned stakeholder inquiries regarding facilities in a timely and effective manner.
• Leads staff through organizational change and adapts to evolving industry trends.
• Ensures logs and records, in both written and electronic form, are complete and accurate.
• Performs oversight of facility grounds and general housekeeping.
• Complies with and enforces applicable NTMWD policies and procedures.
• Assumes the responsibilities of direct supervisors and subordinates as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience

• Possess a high school diploma or GED; an Associate Degree or trade certification is preferred.
• Possess five (5) years of experience in wastewater conveyance and pumping or suitable relevant experience, as determined by NTMWD.
• Maintain a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Class III Wastewater Collection Operator's License or a Class B Wastewater Treatment Operator's License.
• Requires a valid Texas Driver’s License.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Maintain in-depth knowledge on conveyance and pumping facilities, compliance requirements, operations and maintenance requirements, and reporting/record keeping requirements; including the ability to troubleshoot wastewater equipment and processes and be knowledgeable with performing wastewater tests and interpreting results.
• Possess a strong ability to manage personnel.
• Possess administrative, planning, and project management capabilities.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess computer skills necessary to enable completing major responsibilities.

Environmental & Physical Working Conditions

Driving a District vehicle for business will be required. Employees required to drive as part of their job duties are responsible for maintaining a current, valid, and vehicle - appropriate driver' s license of their resident state.

The duties and responsibilities are generally performed in a conveyance and pumping system environment. The position involves sitting (up to 6 hours per day), frequent standing, driving, frequent walking, light to heavy lifting (up to 75 lbs.), light carrying, frequent bending and reaching, keyboarding, and telephone operation. It often requires an irregular work schedule and overtime hours. Specific physical conditions require frequent work with chemicals, tools, machinery, moving mechanical parts, etc.

The duties and responsibilities are performed both indoors and outdoors. Moderate to heavy exposure to sun, dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, biological hazards, rain, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials and chemicals, machinery, moving mechanical parts, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, and water hazards are common. Performs and reviews work at locations that involve hazardous environments requiring the physical ability to wear and work using personal protective equipment (PPE) that meet or exceed guidelines such as established by OSHA which may result in some physical discomfort due to temperature, dust, odors, chemicals and noise. The position may require work in confined spaces, on ladders and rooftops, and in adverse weather conditions with appropriate training.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Perform functions requiring manual dexterity and precision movements, continuous or repetitive arm and hand movements, grasping movements, and occasional forceful exertion.
• Perceive/discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth and visual cues or signals.
• Possess visual and muscular dexterity to operate a motor vehicle (including while towing portable equipment), equipment, hand tools, and a computer.

Compensation Range

$33.11 - $49.00

Compensation Grade

30

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