Wastewater Treatment Supervisor

American Water Works Association; Bolivia (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunswick County Public Utilities is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Supervisor to oversee operations and maintenance at the West Brunswick Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant in Supply, NC. The role requires supervisory experience, a Level IV Wastewater Treatment License, and a valid NC/SC driver’s license.

Responsibilities include coordinating staff, overseeing contractors, budgeting, and reporting. The position covers six plants county-wide and requires flexibility for after-hours work as

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent with technical education in engineering tech/water resources or mechanics, plus 10 years in wastewater treatment.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid NC or SC driver’s license and appropriate wastewater licenses.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, supervise, and review work of staff operating wastewater facilities.
• Oversee outside contractors and monitor budget adherence and inventory control.
• Develop and enforce policies, procedures, and standards; schedule equipment maintenance.
• Prepare reports and maintain records related to the utility system.
• Act as ORC or Backup-ORC when licensed and assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Education

Driver’s license (NC or SC)

Level IV Wastewater Treatment License

Spray Irrigation License

Job description

Salary Range: $70,209 - $119,356Annually

Location: 235 Grey Water Rd, Supply, NC 28462

Brunswick County Public Utilities is currently accepting applications for a Wastewater Treatment Supervisor to join our Wastewater Treatment Team. Classified as a Grade 4 Wastewater Treatment Facility by the NC Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ), Brunswick County Public Utilities provides wastewater services to roughly 28,000 retail sewer customers and wholesale customers across a large service area. Our Public Utilities team is committed to the community and takes a lot of pride in providing a high level of wastewater treatment service to our customers every day.

Working under limited supervision, the Wastewater Treatment Supervisor performs supervisory and advanced technical work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of County wastewater treatment facilities. Responsibilities include:

• Planning, organizing, supervising, and reviewing the work of subordinates involved in the operation of wastewater treatment facilities (to include training, reviewing time sheets, and evaluating employee performance).
• Overseeing the work of outside contractors.
• Performing various administrative duties including monitoring budget adherence and inventory control.
• Establishing policies, procedures, and standards.
• Establishing and monitoring employee assignments. Schedules, and equipment maintenance schedules.
• Assisting in the preparation of a variety of reports and maintaining records as related to the utility system.

The Wastewater Treatment Supervisor will be required to exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment to ensure proper installation and maintenance of various equipment integral to providing wastewater treatment services. Work also involves providing assistance with developing safety procedures, standard operating procedures, and coordinating training required for maintenance personnel. This position reports to Wastewater Superintendent and will serve as a liaison between plant staff and management and may act on behalf of the Superintendent in their absence.

This position is based out of our West Brunswick Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 250 Grey Water Road, Supply, NC 28462, but will have responsibilities for all six (6) wastewater treatment plants across Brunswick County. General office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm; however, work will also require unscheduled hours and night and/or weekend work, based on operational needs.

This position is considered an ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEE POSITION under County policy and will be required to work to maintain essential operations during inclement weather, non-emergency closure, and/or closure due to a state of emergency/county disaster.

Education and Experience

High school diploma (or equivalent); associate degree or certificate in engineering technology/water resources, or a vocational/technical degree in mechanics or related field, and ten (10) years of experience in wastewater treatment; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Supervisory experience preferred.

• Must possess a valid North Carolina or South Carolina issued driver’s license.
• Possession of a Level IV Wastewater Treatment License and Spray Irrigation License issued by the State of North Carolina Board of Waterworks and Wastewater Operators or the ability to obtain certifications within the probationary period.

Employee shall be required to serve as Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) or Backup-ORC for a designated facility once appropriate licensing is obtained.