Water Plant Supervisor

City of Duluth; Lakewood (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Duluth is seeking a qualified individual to coordinate and supervise the operation of its water treatment facilities. This role encompasses ensuring the efficiency of operations, maintaining safety and regulatory standards, and managing personnel for the effective delivery of potable water to the community. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in water treatment operations and necessary licenses, demonstrating competence in both technical and managerial capacities.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years' experience operating a Minnesota Class 'A' water treatment plant.
• Possess and maintain relevant licenses.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate flow of potable water and ensure safety standards.
• Supervise staff and manage operational tasks.
• Maintain equipment and manage compliance with regulations.

Skills

Coordination

Management

Problem Solving

Education

Minnesota Class 'A' Water Operator's License

Minnesota 2nd Class 'C' Boiler Engineer License

Minnesota Driver's License or equivalent

Job description

Summary/Purpose

Coordinate the flow of potable water throughout the City's distribution system in a safe, efficient manner and direct assigned employees in the completion of their responsibilities.

Essential functions of the position

1. Coordinate the flow of potable water throughout the City's distribution system in a safe, efficient manner.
2. Ensure all Gas & Water Supply Division water facilities are visited weekly to ensure proper working conditions.
3. Ensure there is a sufficient inventory of chemicals to provide an adequate supply of potable water to the water systems served by the City of Duluth.
4. Ensure all phases of the water treatment process are in accordance with applicable standards.
5. Maintain equipment and processes used in treating and delivering water to produce potable water in accordance with all applicable standards.
6. Maintain sufficient volume and pressure of finished, potable water delivered to the water systems served by the City of Duluth.
7. Analyze and evaluate water supply system operation, water usage, and system vulnerability, and recommend plant improvements and additions.
8. Coordinate the operation and maintenance of the HVAC systems at the water treatment plant, pumping stations, and water storage facilities.
9. Coordinate maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
10. Develop and maintain an O&M Program for the Gas & Water Supply water facilities.
11. Troubleshoot and correct abnormal operating conditions.
12. Assist in the development of the Gas & Water Supply Division annual work plan, annual budget, and long-range strategic plan.
13. Formulate, initiate or recommend new or improved practices and policies; develop plans and procedures to ensure efficient plant operation, including SCADA parameters and set points.
14. Collaborate with other individuals, within and outside the City, to conduct regular and emergency operations efficiently.
15. Coordinate emergency operations and communications for Public Works & Utilities as assigned.
16. Create and submit plant production reports to meet internal and external reporting requirements, including reports to regulatory agencies as required.

Supervise assigned staff

1. Prioritize, assign, and direct work and projects.
2. Coordinate work schedules and approve or reject leave requests.
3. Effectively recommend the hire, transfer, assignment, promotion, reward, discipline, suspension, or discharge of assigned personnel.
4. Establish work standards, provide coaching and feedback, and conduct employee performance evaluations.
5. Provide ongoing training of employees in emerging methods, trends, and technologies, and proper and safe work methods and procedures.
6. Monitor work sites to ensure compliance with established methods, guidelines, standards, and procedures.
7. Effectively recommend adjustments or other actions in employee grievances.
8. Delegate authority and responsibilities to others as needed.
9. Disseminate instructions and information to employees through oral and written communications.

Education & Experience Requirements

Five (5) years' experience operating a Minnesota Class "A" water treatment plant.

License Requirements

• Possess and maintain a Minnesota Class "A" Water Operator's License.
• Possess and maintain a Minnesota 2nd Class "C" Boiler Engineer License.
• Possess and maintain a Minnesota Driver's license or equivalent.

Education/Experience Review (100% of scoring process; 70 pass point): Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be rated based on the type (relatedness) and extent of their education and experience as documented on their application and/or supplemental questionnaire. Applicants who pass this exam will have their names placed on an eligible list for this classification.