Wastewater Plant Ops Supervisor | Licensed & Certified Leader

IAWEA; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Sioux City Wastewater Treatment Plant is seeking an Operations Supervisor to join and lead our operations team. Under the general direction of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager, the role organizes, plans, and supervises wastewater treatment plant operations to ensure safe, efficient, and regulatory-compliant operation of the facilities.

Must possess a valid driver’s license at hire and Iowa DNR Grade III certification, with Grade IV required within 24 months.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in physical or biological sciences, sanitary, chemical or mechanical engineering and two to four years of full time work experience in wastewater treatment including one year of supervisory experience.
• Graduation from an accredited area college with an Associate’s degree in physical or biological sciences or engineering and four or more years experience in sewage treatment operations and administration including two years of supervisory experience.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skill and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, plans, and supervises wastewater treatment plant operations to ensure safe, efficient, and regulatory-compliant operation of the facilities.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Wastewater operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical or biological sciences, sanitary, chemical or mechanical engineering

Associate’s degree in physical or biological sciences or engineering

Job description

City of Sioux City Wastewater Treatment Plant is seeking an Operations Supervisor to join and lead our operations team. Under the general direction of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager, the role organizes, plans, and supervises wastewater treatment plant operations to ensure safe, efficient, and regulatory-compliant operation of the facilities.

Must possess a valid driver’s license at hire and Iowa DNR Grade III certification, with Grade IV required within 24 months.