Wastewater Plant Operator Supervisor

Caladwich Consulting, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Caladwich Consulting, LLC seeks an experienced Wastewater Plant Operator Supervisor to oversee BEP wastewater plant operations in Washington, DC. The role focuses on frontline supervision, testing, maintenance coordination, and detailed reporting to ensure safe, compliant plant performance.

The candidate will supervise staff, review operations, coordinate maintenance, conduct wastewater testing, and implement corrective actions as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Class III industrial wastewater operator license (as stated in the source job description).
• Four (4) or more years of experience operating a medium-scale wastewater treatment facility.
• Formal coursework in mechanical, electrical, and water-system drawings.
• Extensive knowledge of wastewater treatment plant operations and laboratory testing equipment.
• Knowledge of environmental guidance, regulatory requirements, and reporting procedures.
• Strong supervisory, resource management, and scheduling capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist plant management in preparing, reviewing, and revising plant operations, equipment maintenance, wastewater testing, and operational procedures.
• Supervise personnel engaged in treatment plant operations and wastewater testing.
• Assist plant management with planning and operating the wastewater treatment plant.
• Conduct and analyze wastewater testing and initiate corrective actions.
• Investigate operational problems and provide recommended solutions.
• Schedule and direct facility and equipment maintenance activities.
• Review plant maintenance and operational records for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist in preparing testing, operating, and monthly reports.
• Apply knowledge of wastewater treatment operations, laboratory testing, and corrective actions.
• Support compliance with environmental guidance and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate mechanical and electrical equipment operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Manage supervisory scheduling, resource coordination, and reporting requirements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Wastewater operations

Laboratory testing

Regulatory compliance

Maintenance planning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SCADA

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Description

Wastewater Plant Operator Supervisor

Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) | Washington, DC

Position: Full-Time / On-Site (301 14th Street SW , Washington, DC 20228)

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Caladwich is seeking an experienced Wastewater Plant Operator Supervisor to support wastewater treatment plant operations at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) in Fort Worth, Texas. This role combines frontline operational oversight, staff supervision, wastewater testing, equipment maintenance coordination, and technical reporting.

This position supports safe and effective treatment plant operations through direct supervision, operational problem-solving, maintenance planning, and adherence to environmental requirements.

WHO WE ARE

Caladwich is a U.S.-based Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA 8(a) certified company providing professional services and mission support solutions to federal agencies worldwide. Our capabilities include Acquisition Support, Program Management, Logistics Support Services, Process Improvement, Asset Management, and Operational Support Services.

As a Veteran-owned company, our mission remains steadfast: Integrity. Solutions. Results.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist plant management in preparing, reviewing, and revising plant operations, equipment maintenance, wastewater testing, and operational procedures.
• Supervise personnel engaged in treatment plant operations and wastewater testing.
• Assist plant management with planning and operating the wastewater treatment plant.
• Conduct and analyze wastewater testing and initiate corrective actions.
• Investigate operational problems and provide recommended solutions.
• Schedule and direct facility and equipment maintenance activities.

Operational Support

• Review plant maintenance and operational records for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist in preparing testing, operating, and monthly reports.
• Apply knowledge of wastewater treatment operations, laboratory testing, and corrective actions.
• Support compliance with environmental guidance and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate mechanical and electrical equipment operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Manage supervisory scheduling, resource coordination, and reporting requirements.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Class III industrial wastewater operator license (as stated in the source job description).
• Four (4) or more years of experience operating a medium-scale wastewater treatment facility.
• Formal coursework in mechanical, electrical, and water-system drawings.
• Extensive knowledge of wastewater treatment plant operations and laboratory testing equipment.
• Knowledge of environmental guidance, regulatory requirements, and reporting procedures.
• Strong supervisory, resource management, and scheduling capabilities.

Other Requirements

• Reports to the on-site plant manager and assistant plant manager, consistent with the source description.
• Must be capable of working with limited supervision and taking initiative to resolve operational issues.

Recruiting note: The exact worksite address, compensation, schedule, and any additional solicitation-specific conditions require confirmation before posting. The license classes and experience requirements above reflect the supplied historical job descriptions.