NEOGOV · 21 hours ago
WWTP Operations Supervisor (Civil Service)
Sioux City, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$83K/yr - $113K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Operations Supervisor for the City of Sioux City's Wastewater Treatment Plant. This role involves organizing, planning, and supervising plant operations to ensure regulatory compliance and efficient operation of wastewater treatment facilities.
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Responsibilities
Organizes and supervises the activities of plant operations; provides direct supervision to lead operators
Organizes shift activities, prioritizes and delegates work
Provides instruction to crew members on proper operation of equipment and other duties
Assesses training needs and provides the necessary training. Organizes and conducts ongoing training for new and current employees
Develops safe and standard operating procedures for plant equipment and activities
Assigns and reviews work, conducts performance evaluations, hears and resolves complaints, and makes recommendations for disciplinary action
Analyzes instrument readings and laboratory tests
Develops and organizes cross-training of division personnel
Monitors recording instruments, flow meters, control panels and other indicators
Monitors supervisory control and data acquisition system over entire plant including outlying pumping stations
Makes adjustments to ensure proper operation of equipment, safety, efficiency, and quality of work performed by staff and implement needed adjustment. Determines proper remedial action in emergencies
Develops and recommends work unit budget including review of historical data, making projections, instituting cost saving measures and developing new markets for services
Compiles, organizes and maintains operation records for use in the preparation of reports to various federal, state and local agencies, and in the analysis of operational statistics
Oversees and performs the manual regulation or shutting down of equipment during emergency situations
Monitors and evaluates current treatment practices and water quality parameters to ensure compliance with all pertinent regulatory requirements
Responds to citizen concerns in a courteous and timely manner
Maintains regular and punctual attendance and working hours
Administers and modifies flood watch system
Expected to temporarily perform duties outside of normal classification in the event of a declared emergency. In the event that an employee is excused from work other than being sick, they will be required to report to work in a state of declared emergency
Qualification
Required
Must possess a valid driver's license at the time of hire
Must possess a minimum of an Iowa DNR Wastewater Treatment Grade III State certification
Iowa DNR Wastewater Treatment Grade IV certification required within 24 months of hire
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in physical or biological sciences, sanitary, chemical or mechanical engineering and two to four years of full-time work experience in Wastewater Treatment such as plant operations and administration including one year of supervisory experience
Graduation from an accredited area college with an Associate's degree in physical or biological sciences or engineering and four or more years' experience in sewage treatment operations and administration including two years of supervisory experience
Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skill and abilities
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flex Spending Accounts
Life
Disability
Retirement
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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$700MKey Investors
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