WR Operations Superintendent

Gwinnett County Government; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Government is seeking a senior operations supervisor for a water production/reclamation facility. The role oversees 24 operations personnel, a 6‑member management team, and contractors, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant plant performance.

Responsibilities include overseeing treatment processes, maintenance coordination, SCADA operations, and budgeting. Requires a degree and Class I wastewater certification with supervisory experience; a bachelor’s degree is preferred for

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible water treatment or wastewater experience, some supervisory.
• Associate’s degree in business management or a technical field is required.
• Class I certification/license in wastewater is required.
• Level 1A Erosion and Sedimentation Control Certification must be obtained within 1 year.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.
• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, management, or closely related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ~24 operations staff including a 6-person management team; supervise contractors and consultants.
• Oversee daily performance of facility treatment processes to ensure reliability, permit compliance, and safety alongside Maintenance.
• Collaborate with Plant Engineering on troubleshooting, process improvements, and capital upgrades.
• Ensure PMs are executed; address CMs; manage assets for maximum lifecycle performance.
• Monitor and operate the facility SCADA system; track performance, alarms, and reliability.
• Supervise staff; conduct performance evaluations; train staff; handle hiring, termination, and discipline.
• Oversee day-to-day operations at the F. Wayne Hill Facility; budget preparation and expenditures tracking.
• Prepare cost estimates from site inspections and project planning.
• Respond to inquiries from other departments and the public; conduct plant tours and prepare reports for regulators.

Skills

Water treatment experience

Supervisory experience

Education

Associate’s degree in business management or technical field

Class I wastewater certification

Level 1A Erosion and Sedimentation Control Certification

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science/management (preferred)

Ten years of progressively responsible experience; managerial

Job description

Job Description

This class is responsible for overseeing the operations of a water production or water reclamation facility. Incumbents supervise staff and assist with budget preparation. This position is a grade C521.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction, mentorship, and support to a team of approximately 24 operations personnel including a 6-member management team, while also managing contractors and consultants. Build a strong culture of safety, accountability, and excellence. Develop and mentor staff to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
• Oversee daily performance of the facility treatment processes to ensure reliability, optimization, and permit compliance. Partner closely with Maintenance to address issues proactively.
• Collaborate with Plant Engineering on troubleshooting, process improvements, and capital upgrades that enhance efficiency and long‑term sustainability.
• Ensure preventive maintenance (PMs) are executed, corrective maintenance (CMs) is addressed, and assets are managed effectively for maximum lifecycle performance.
• Monitor and operate the facility SCADA system, ensuring accurate performance tracking, alarms, and system reliability.
• Supervises employees to include prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and makes hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
• Ensures that all safety procedures, policies, and SOPs are followed.
• Oversees the day‑to‑day operations at the F. Wayne Hill Facility, including purchasing supplies and equipment, assessing the need for operational changes and improvements, addressing process control issues, and attending meetings with contractors, consultants, and other team members to coordinate projects, resolve issues, and support plant operations. Assists in preparing the budget for the section to include identifying operating needs, maintaining records, and tracking expenditures.
• Develops and implements various projects and programs to include performing site inspections and preparing cost estimates.
• Responds to inquiries from other departments, outside agencies, and the public; conducts plant tours and delivers presentations to communicate plant operations, processes, and functions to visitors, stakeholders, and community members. Compiles, prepares and certifies accuracy of reports to departments and regulatory agencies.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Other Job Requirements/Information

• This job may require on‑call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in business management or a technical field
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible water treatment or wastewater experience, some of which must be in a supervisory capacity
• Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
• Class I certification/license in wastewater
• Level 1A Erosion and Sedimentation Control Certification (must be obtained within 1 year)

Preferred Qualifications In Addition To The Above Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, management, or closely related field.
• Ten years of progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment, including four years' experience as a manager.

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class require: Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and seeing. Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, extreme temperatures, chemicals, and travel. This position may be require: 24‑hour on call assignment, overtime, or working weekends, holidays, 10‑hour, 12‑hour, and rotating shifts

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