Water Reclamation Plant Supervisor - 24/7 Operations Lead

City of Kinston; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Job summary

The City of Kinston seeks a qualified wastewater operations supervisor to plan, organize and supervise the 24-hour water reclamation facility, ensuring environmentally safe treatment and full regulatory compliance.

The role includes directing plant operations, coordinating with laboratory staff, managing preventive maintenance, and preparing budgets and reports; the position may serve as backup Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and support the spray irrigation program.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of wastewater treatment.
• Considerable knowledge of laboratory analysis, preventive maintenance practices, and residuals management methods and regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of the local, state, and federal laws and regulations relating to wastewater treatment and related safety practices.
• Some knowledge of the City budget, purchasing, and personnel policies and practices.
• Knowledge of modern and effective supervisory practices including motivation, communications, delegation, discipline, team building, performance review, and other supervisory practices and related laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of the application of information technology to plant operations and record keeping.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic trades as applied to wastewater treatment facilities and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Skill in collaborative conflict resolution, teamwork, problem solving and customer contact.
• Ability to plan an organize work over a broad scope of 24-hour operations and to create and articulate a departmental or organizational vision of excellence.
• Ability to analyze information and make effective decisions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, media, industrial officials, regulatory officials, contractors, other employees, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective data, records and reports for management decision making and regulatory compliance.
• Special Requirement: Possession of, or the ability to obtain, Wastewater Operators Grade IV level certificate from the State of North Carolina within one year; Spray Irrigation certification within 18 months; Wastewater Residuals Land Application within 24 months; valid NC driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and directs the work of subordinates engaged in plant operations and process control and facility maintenance.
• Participates with management in planning for current and future capacity needs and plant modifications for increased efficiency or regulatory compliance.
• Researches and recommends strategies for meeting new regulatory requirements.
• Establishes, maintains, and analyzes a variety of reports as required and as needed for effective management decision-making.
• May serves as Operator in Responsible Charge of the wastewater plant.
• Plans and requests necessary resources for plant operations as part of annual budget process; administers approved departmental budget; purchases various chemical, tools parts and supplies.
• Supervises and participates in preventive maintenance programs and repairs for plant equipment and facilities; participates in repair activities as needed.
• Schedules, motivates, coaches, and reviews the performance of staff; ensures proper training and certification of assigned personnel; recommends and participates in disciplinary actions; conducts the hiring process.
• Backs up other staff as needed.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Wastewater treatment

Laboratory analysis

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting & purchasing

Supervisory practices

IT in plant ops

Mechanical & electrical trades

Teamwork & conflict resolution

Decision making

Communication (oral & written)

Record keeping & reporting

Education

Associate degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science or related field

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

The City of Kinston seeks a qualified wastewater operations supervisor to plan, organize and supervise the 24-hour water reclamation facility, ensuring environmentally safe treatment and full regulatory compliance.

The role includes directing plant operations, coordinating with laboratory staff, managing preventive maintenance, and preparing budgets and reports; the position may serve as backup Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and support the spray irrigation program.