Description JOB SUMMARY Supervises the efficient and safe operation of a wastewater treatment plant during an operating shift. Provides technical guidance to staff and management on operational procedures and problems. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations. Oversees the monitoring of plant equipment operation and treatment processes. Identifies malfunctions and potential process upsets. Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Assists in directing and supervising the use of resources (materials, equipment and people) to meet operation and maintenance objectives and to achieve compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit requirements. Assists in directing actions in emergency situations. Ensures that shift personnel are scheduled for adequate coverage of operation and maintenance. - Assists in the establishment of operating guidelines for unit processes to achieve compliance with NPDES Permit requirements. Defines the duties and responsibilities of operations personnel and develops operating record forms. - Reviews logs, evaluates operating and laboratory data and observes wastewater processes to identify possible problems and ensures proper operation of processes and work performance. Recommends process adjustments within established operational guidelines. - Plans a logical schedule for work. Makes operational and maintenance decisions in conjunction with other management personnel, on own initiative when necessary and after thorough evaluation. - Communicates with staff and leadership regarding plant conditions. Informs and enforces organizational policies and procedures through various communication methods. Updates management as necessary. - Provides inspection of work in progress to ensure satisfactory completion. Assists in checking and approving personnel time reporting. Assists in evaluating personnel performance. Initiates incident and accident reports. Participates in grievance and disciplinary hearings. Emphasizes the importance of reaching a work objective by encouraging cooperation among employees. Manages continuous change. - Conducts detailed equipment and unit process training for operations personnel. Provides guidance for employee development. - Coordinates the collection and retrieval of plant process samples. Receives and reviews laboratory and operating data. Utilizes various software applications for information storage and retrieval. Performs basic water quality analyses in the field to facilitate process and chemical feed adjustments. - Checks and maintains records on plant safety equipment. Enforces guidelines for safe work practices. - Supports Engineers and Contractors on equipment and unit process modifications and start-ups. - Recommends purchases of tools, material, supplies and parts. Coordinates the inventory levels of stock items with the storeroom. - Shift Supervisors who possess a valid Ohio EPA Class III Wastewater Operator certificate may fill in for Shift Managers when necessary. Supervises operating personnel and when necessary, maintenance personnel. - Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION Candidate must possess a high school diploma, GED or state recognized equivalent. An associate degree in engineering, engineering technology, business or a natural science is preferred. EXPERIENCE - Candidate must possess five (5) years of wastewater experience. - Two (2) years of experience supervising and/or managing people, processes and/or projects is preferred. OTHER REQUIREMENTS LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS - Candidate must possess a valid Ohio EPA Class II Wastewater Operator certification. Ohio EPA Class III Wastewater Operator certification is preferred. - Candidate must