WWTP Manager

City of Woodburn; Woodburn (OR); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Woodburn seeks a Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager to coordinate and supervise the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment facility, NPDES permit compliance, biosolids management, and water reuse systems. The role includes training programs for the Wastewater Treatment Plant, Collections system and lift stations.

The treatment facility is an Oregon Class IV System with a Class III collection system, providing primary through tertiary treatment and reuse.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in wastewater technology and Level IV Oregon Wastewater Treatment Certification.
• Minimum six years of progressively responsible wastewater operations experience, with two years in a supervisory role.
• Valid Oregon Class C driver's license and ability to meet City driving standards and pass background check.
• Underfill option available for Level III certification with Level IV obtained within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment, NPDES permit, and biosolids management.
• Oversee water reuse system and 1200Z NPDES compliance; train programs for plant, collections system and lift stations.
• Ensure adherence to state certifications and city driving standards; participate in interviews for new hires.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in wastewater technology

Level IV Oregon Wastewater Treatment Certification

Job description

City of Woodburn is looking for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager to coordinate and supervise the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment, NPDES Permit, Bio-Solids management, water reuse system, 1200Z NPDES, and training programs for the Wastewater Treatment Plant, Collections system and lift stations.

The treatment facility is an Oregon Class IV System and the Collection System is an Oregon Class III. The wastewater treatment plant provides primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment along with effluent reuse. Treated effluent is either discharged to the Pudding River or irrigated to a poplar tree reuse system. The City provides secondary wastewater treatment from November 1 to April 30 and tertiary treatment with reuse from May 1 to October 31, depending on receiving stream flow.

This posting is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed weekly and interviews offered.

Associate's degree in wastewater technology, Level IV Oregon Wastewater Treatment Certification, and a minimum six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in wastewater operations, including two (2) years of supervisory or lead experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Applicants must have a valid Oregon class C driver's license and the ability to meet the City of Woodburn's driving standards and pass the pre-employment background check.

An underfill for a Supervisor level will be considered for candidates with level III certification, with the understanding that level IV certification must be obtained within 12 months. Supervisor level pay is $39.11 - $51.11 per hour, eligible for overtime. High school diploma or GED, with additional vocational training in assigned work area, and five (5) years of responsible experience in maintenance and/or construction activities of the assigned section area with two (2) years of lead or supervisory duties

Per Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225 and 408.230, the City of Woodburn grants preference in hiring and promotion of veterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law. If you are eligible and wish to claim Veterans' preference points, please indicate so on your application. Please note that you need to submit documentation of your eligibility at the time of your application.

City of Woodburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Women, veterans, and minorities are encouraged to apply