COMMUNITY SYSTEMS SUPERINTENDENT-BOTETOURT/CRAIG

Western Virginia Water Authority
United States, Virginia, Roanoke
Jan 03, 2025
JOB POSITION: COMMUNITY SYSTEMS SUPERINTENDENT - BOTETOURT/CRAIG Division: Water Quality Status: Non-Exempt Grade: 109 Job Code: 783 Reports to: Community Systems Operations Manager Date: 10-28-24 Revised Date: 12-26-24 Last Reviewed Date: 12-26-24 SUMMARY OF JOB Supervises, organizes and directs inspection, operation, maintenance, of wastewater and water treatment, pumping stations, and distribution and collection systems within the Community Systems Operations. Assists in preparation/development of adequate five-year capital improvement plans for infrastructure renewal and compliance with regulatory programs. Troubleshoots plant conditions to identify areas/equipment functioning at improper levels and inspects the operation of the water pumping stations and sewage lift stations. Coordinates industrial influent problems with the Pretreatment program and regulates impoundment output of storage reservoirs to eliminate algae/other organic growth. Ensures adequate monitoring of bio solids treatment and operation of reservoirs in accordance with applicable permits. Serves as head water & wastewater plant operator. Reviews/signs reports to Department of Environmental Quality and Virginia Department of Health. Monitors State/Federal Regulatory Development. Prefer bachelor's degree in environmental studies/chemistry/sewage treatment/water treatment or other related field or five (5) or more years of related experience. Minimum three (3) years of supervisory experience. Prefer Class II license from the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulations for Wastewater Works and a Class III for Waterworks required. Minimum Class III license from the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulations for Wastewater Works and a Class IV for Waterworks with requirement to obtain Class II wastewater works and Class III waterworks licenses within twelve (12) months. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned or scheduled. * Plans, directs and coordinates all activities of assigned areas. * Prepares short and long-range plans for assigned area to include financial analysis and project review. * Assists in the formulation and administration of departmental policies, plans and programs. * Takes active role or assures subordinate supervisors take active role in developing employees by establishing individual employee goals and objectives. Assures appropriate resources are available to obtain established goals and objectives. * Assures department internal training as well as insuring adequate in-service training programs and opportunities exist to satisfy DPOR continuing education requirements for assigned staff. * Recommends appointments and promotions within assigned area. * Works with department manager and/or director in regards to dismissal of employees. * Assures employee evaluations are complete and accurate and meets all requirements. * Assists in preparation of assigned area's budget and maintains authorized budget. * Confers with department manager and/or director on problems encountered in assigned area. * Participates in the development of adequate five-year capital improvement plans for infrastructure renewal and compliance with regulatory programs. * Schedules, assigns, supervises and inspects the operation of the water and wastewater distribution/collection, pumping stations, and treatment facilities. * Troubleshoots plant conditions to identify areas/equipment functioning at improper levels. Coordinates industrial influent problems with Pretreatment program staff. * Inspects and maintains water sheds and aqueducts. * Regulates impoundment output of storage reservoirs to eliminate algae and other organic growth. * Oversees the scheduling of water operators and wastewater operators for the water treatment facilities and wastewater treatment plants. * Trains, supervises and disciplines employees performing the duties of operation, inspection, laboratory procedures and monitoring, and minor repair of water/wastewater treatment facilities and Authority policies and procedures. * Supervises the control and use of, and assumes responsibility for all inventory, materials, supplies and equipment used in the operations, laboratory testing, and minor repair of water and wastewater treatment. * Supervises and directs the activities of employees engaged in the operation of Community System facilities to include operators and assigned field staff. * Oversees the safety of assigned maintenance workers, licensed trades employees, and other staff by instructing individuals in proper safety procedures and monitoring work in progress. * Provides recommendations regarding heavy equipment purchases and requisitions all supplies and materials needed for effective department operation. * Advises Director(s), Engineers and other Authority officials in matters relating to department activities and with regard to investigative findings. * Oversees response to complaints regarding water and wastewater treatment system failures, leaks, or other problems; evaluates situation. * Develops and ensures adequate preventative and predictive maintenance programs for the water and wastewater treatment systems. * Insures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools. * Reviews/sign necessary monthly operation reports for VDH and DEQ. * Monitors State and Federal Regulatory Development. * Extremely detailed understanding of the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment facilities and reservoirs. * Ensures adequate monitoring of bio solids treatment. * Serves as head water and wastewater treatment plant operator. * Subject to twenty-four (24) hour call. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Manages/supervises assigned employees in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Ability to direct and supervise personnel. * Ability to develop, review and recommend processes and procedures for assigned area, identifying and discussing impact on assigned area, the division and the entire organization. * Ability to think logically and analyze data. * Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or employees as necessary. * Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from employees and customers orally or in writing as necessary. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, employees, other Water Authority departments and the general public. * Ability to represent assigned area in meetings attended. * Ability to work with minimal supervision and negotiate and resolve conflict. * Ability to analyze and solve difficult technical and administrative problems. * Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. * Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, maps and procedure manuals. * Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in writing, oral or diagram form. * Ability to write reports, correspondences and procedure manuals in a clear concise manner. * Ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. * Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions. * Ability to work alone or in a team environment. * Must possess and maintain a good work ethic concerning attendance, punctuality, positive attitude, meeting deadlines, being a team player and encouraging teamwork among employees. * Working knowledge of equipment, materials, methods and procedures used in a wastewater treatment facility. * Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. * Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices involving the treatment of surface water for a potable water supply. * Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Prefer bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental studies, chemistry, sewage treatment, water treatment or other related field, or five (5) or more years of related experience. Must have and three (3) years of supervisory experience. CERTIFICATE, LICENSE, REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS * Must possess a valid Virginia driver's license or have the ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment date. No more than six (6) demerit points on driving record if required to drive Water Authority vehicles. * Must be in possession of a Class III license from the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulations for Wastewater works and a Class IV for Waterworks with ability/requirement to obtain Class II wastewater works and Class III waterworks licenses within twelve (12) months. Class II license from the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulations for Wastewater Works and a Class III for Waterworks is preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. * Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. If corrective lenses are noted on driver's license, the lenses must be worn when operating Authority vehicles. * Repetitive movement using equipment is involved. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, climb (ladders/stairs), balance or crawl. * Employee must be able to stand for an extended amount of time at the jobsite. * Employee must be physically able to walk several miles during the day. * Employee must be physically able to regularly reach overhead. * Employee must regularly lift, carry and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally 100 pounds. Assistance is required on weight amounts above those listed. Failure to do so could result in injury and denied Worker's Compensation benefits. WORK ENVIRONMENT ENCOUNTERED IN THIS JOB The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Employee will be regularly exposure to moderate or high noise level, extreme outside weather conditions, uneven, steep, slippery terrain conditions, dusty conditions and wet and/or humid conditions. * Employee will be subject to exposure to moving mechanical parts and heavy equipment operation. * Employees will be subject to roadway hazards, i.e. traffic. * Employee will be subject to outside hazards, i.e. poison ivy, bees, spiders, dirt, animals. * Employee will be subject to confined areas, i.e. confined spaces, sewer manholes, water vaults, wastewater pits, and/or protected trenches. GENERAL STATEMENT AND SELECTION GUIDELINES The above statements describe the general nature and level of work assigned to in this job position. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties or tasks performed by personnel so classified. The following will identify the selection guidelines for job placement: * WVWA application * Rating of education, experience, training and qualifications. * Reference checks * Interview with WVWA management team. * Applicant must pass a pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol test. * A criminal background check and social security number verification will be performed. The results must match information provided by the applicant on the WVWA application. * Job related test might be required and would be administered to all applicants applying for the position.