Wastewater Supervisor

McMahon Associates; Chippewa Falls (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

McMahon Associates seeks a Wastewater Supervisor to oversee a 4.5 MGD Advanced Grade wastewater treatment facility, 13 lift stations, and the sanitary sewer collection system for Chippewa Falls. You will supervise 6–9 Wastewater Operators and a Lab Analyst, reporting to the Director of Public Works/Utility Manager.

Requirements include a BA/BS with 4–6 years of related experience and advance WI DNR certifications. Supervisory experience (1–3 years) preferred; valid driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with 4–6 years related experience and/or training.
• Must possess or acquire advanced WI DNR certifications within set timeframes.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises personnel in the Wastewater Department.
• Interviews, hires, trains, and assigns work; plans, schedules, and directs activities.
• Addresses complaints and resolves problems; ensures policy and legal compliance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Wastewater Supervisor position is responsible for all aspects of the Wastewater Utility. Plans, organizes and directs the operation of a 4.5 MGD Advanced Grade wastewater treatment facility, 13 lift stations and the sanitary sewer collection system for the City of Chippewa Falls. The position supervises 6-9 Wastewater Treatment/Collection System Operators, and Wastewater Lab Analyst. The Wastewater Supervisor reports directly to the Director of Public Works/Utility Manager.

REQUIREMENTS

A Bachelor’s Degree (BA) from a four-year college or university; and four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess or acquire the following advanced WI DNR Certifications within the time frames listed below:

Become Operator Advanced (OA) within 18 months of hire date

Required Subclasses (Must be advanced in 3 of the following subclasses before hire and

must obtain the other subclasses within 18 months of hire date)

B (Solids Separation)

A1 (Biological Treatment Suspended Growth)

C (Biological solids Sludge Handling, Processing, and Reuse)

D (Disinfection)

Additional Subclass (Must obtain within 24 months of hire date)

SS (Sanitary Sewerage Collection System)

Maintain required certifications for Operator in Charge after obtaining.

1-3 years supervisory experience preferred.

Valid Driver’s License.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises personnel in the Wastewater Department.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, scheduling, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

City of Chippewa Falls is an Equal Opportunity Employer