WRF Superintendent

Cobb County Government; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County Government is seeking a Water Reclamation Facility Supervisor to oversee daily operations, staff, and budget for the facility. The role ensures compliance with environmental rules and coordinates maintenance and safety protocols at one of the WRF locations.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of progressive supervisory experience in water reclamation facilities, plus relevant licenses. Reports to County management.

Qualifications

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff.
• Coordinates work activities at the Water Reclamation Facility.
• Ensures compliance with local, state and federal water/wastewater regulations and rules.
• Develops and implements budget for assigned areas; monitors expenditures.
• Provides progress and activity reports to County management.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates staff and conducts performance appraisals.
• Coordinates daily operations at the water reclamation facility and ensures resources are available.
• Maintains compliance with environmental regulations and reviews process data and emissions.
• Oversees maintenance activities and safety procedures; ensures safety training and documentation.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Position Information

This position is vital to the daily operations of the Water System as it supervises day-to-day operations and staff involved in the operation and maintenance of a water reclamation facility in order to maintain compliance with applicable local, state and federal environmental rules and regulations. This position develops and implements budget for assigned areas: allocates department resources; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget; and maintains related documentation: coordinates work activities at the Water Reclamation Facility: prioritizes work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex and problem situations and provide technical expertise; and provides progress and activity reports as requested.

Reporting Locations

This position will report to one of the four WRF locations: South Cobb WRF – 545 Rowland Rd, #499, Austell, GA 30168; Northwest WRF – 3740 Old 41 Highway N.W., Kennesaw, GA 30144; R. L. Sutton WRF – 5175 S. Atlanta Road, Atlanta, GA 30339; Noonday Creek WRF – 415 Shallowford Rd, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Essential Functions

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals. Coordinates work activities at the assigned water reclamation facility; prioritizes work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex and problem situations and provide technical expertise; and provides progress and activity reports to County management as requested. Ensures all work activities at the assigned facility are in compliance with all local, state and federal water and wastewater regulations and rules: reviews and monitors all process flows, sampling procedures, and emissions; analyzes test results, trend data and process reports; updates and maintains chemical inventory; and initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations. Oversees daily operations of assigned facility ensures all critical and essential equipment assets are functional; ensures completion of all maintenance activities and work orders; monitors operational performance; conducts plant inspections; and maintains all related documentation. Ensures adherence to established safety procedures: monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; oversees the posting of proper signage for confined space and chemical hazards; ensures maintenance, availability and accessibility of Material Safety Data Sheets; conducts safety meetings and safety inspections; and maintains all related documentation. Ensures proper training of assigned staff: develops and implements On-the-Job training and safety training; ensures staff attends the continuing education courses; and maintains all training documentation. Develops and implements budget for assigned areas: allocates department resources; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget; and maintains related documentation. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Business Administration, or related field required; supplemented by five years of progressively responsible experience in managing water reclamation facilities, to include lead or supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Licenses and Certifications

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain State of Georgia Class I Wastewater license.

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, gases, airborne particles, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, toxic agents, disease, or pathogenic substances.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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