Wastewater Operations and Maintenance Supervisor I

pimacounty; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

PIMA COUNTY is seeking a Wastewater Operations & Maintenance Supervisor I to oversee a large conveyance system and supervise crews within Regional Wastewater Reclamation. The role ensures safe operation and maintenance of 3500+ miles of conveyance system, with duties including preventative maintenance scheduling and equipment/line cleaning.

CDL B with tanker endorsements required; responsibilities cover data reporting, safety, and coordination with multiple teams to maintain regulatory

Qualifications

• CDL B with tanker endorsements required.
• Experience supervising wastewater operations & maintenance staff.
• Ability to schedule and coordinate maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise wastewater operations staff and coordinate maintenance tasks.
• Monitor, evaluates and troubleshoots process control of treatment facilities.
• Coordinate activities of crews in repair and maintenance of sewer lines.
• Plan, schedule, assign and review work for shift personnel.
• Prepare reports and data analyses; maintain logs and records.
• Use SCADA and CMMS to support operations and maintenance.
• Ensure safety procedures and SDS compliance; lead safety meetings.

Skills

SCADA systems

Team supervision

Process control

Safety procedures

Troubleshooting

Data collection & reporting

Tools

SCADA

CMMS

Spreadsheet/Databases

Job description

Job Description Summary

Department - Regional Wastewater Reclamation Job Description

OPEN TO CURRENT PIMA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ONLY

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5582 - Wastewater Operations & Maintenance Supervisor I

Salary Grade: 12

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $28.85 - $34.25 Per Hour

Pay Range: $28.85 - $39.96 Per Hour

Range Explanation

Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

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.

CDL B with tanker endorsements required.

Essential Functions

• 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;
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