In-House Only: Superintendent of Water Reclamation

Job Title

The purpose of this job is to perform managerial and technical functions associated with operations of Water Reclamation facilities and compliance with EPA and EPD guidelines.

Job Description

IN-HOUSE ONLY: You must be a current employee with the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County to be eligible for this position. REPORTS TO: Assistant Public Utilities Director or Environmental Engineer FLSA STATUS: Exempt - Executive CLASSIFICATION: Regular Non-Merit - Serves at the discretion of the Department Director. PAY GRADE: 123 SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes; Subject to random drug testing per the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance.

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Supervises and evaluates assigned staff, handles all employee concerns, directing work assignments, counseling and disciplining employees when necessary, and completing employee performance appraisals. Fosters and works to maintain an active and positive working relationship with the Public Utilities Director, Assistant Public Utilities Director, and Environmental Engineer. This includes maintaining an open line of communication with management and staff. Plans, directs and manages all water reclamation operations, including facilities, industrial sampling and reuse. Develops and implements long- and short-range plans. Monitors operations; adjusts procedures and methods to comply with permits and regulations including non-potable reuse processes. Manages capital improvements and new construction projects. Administers the capital improvement budget for water reclamation projects; plans budget; monitors expenditures under existing budget. Develops and implements operating policies and procedures for the section. Receives and/or prepares letters, reports, correspondence, forms and other documentation; reviews, processes, and/or forwards as appropriate; maintains files and logs; performs other clerical duties. Answers the telephone; provides information, advice and guidance; takes and relays messages and/or directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary. Responds to routine requests for information from officials, employees, members of the staff, the public or other individuals; assists the general public with questions related to water reclamation. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Bachelor's Degree in Wastewater Management or related discipline, with four years of experience involving wastewater treatment services administration required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Two years of supervisory experience required. Must possess a Class I Wastewater Treatment license. Must have a valid driver's license.

Supplemental Information

ADA MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a motor vehicle, computer, printer, calculator, two-way radio, and telephone. This position requires: walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of light work. DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things. INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear, speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving/receiving assignments and/or directions to/from co-workers, assistants or supervisors. LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires ability to read a variety of construction blueprints, informational documentation, directions, instructions, methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare letters, reports, forms, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to individuals and/or groups of people with poise, voice control, and confidence. INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of management. VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative, technical or professional languages including civil/mechanical engineering, public utilities, financial, human resources, and radio dispatching terminology. NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages; interpret graphs; compute discount, interest, profit/loss, ratio/proportion, etc.; perform calculations involving variables/formulas/square roots/polynomials. FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with a variety of machinery and equipment including a motor vehicle, computer, printer, calculator, two-way radio, and telephone. MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands, fingers, and eyes accurately in using equipment. Requires the ability to use the keyboard, lift, bend, push, and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates. MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as automated equipment, office supplies, and computer supplies. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. COLOR DISCRIMINATION: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color. INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal stress when confronted with an emergency. PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone and two-way radio.

Benefits

Total compensation at the Unified Government includes a comprehensive set of benefits, a well-established culture of wellness, and a secure retirement that set us apart as a stable Employer of Choice where you can serve and make a difference in the community. Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees' lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial. Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation. Health Wellness Family and Career Time Money Protection