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City of Casper Water Treatment Plant Lead Operator in United States
Water Treatment Plant Lead Operator
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Water Treatment Plant Lead Operator
Salary
$70,886.00 - $99,237.00 Annually
Location
Water Treatment Plant - Casper, WY
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
1190-03
Department
Public Services Department
Division
Water Treatment Plant (521)
Opening Date
10/23/2024
Closing Date
11/11/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Description
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Class Summary
Assigned to: Water Treatment Plant
Incumbent is responsible for leading daily operations of the water treatment plant.
REPORTING STRUCTURE: Receives general supervision from the Water Treatment Plant Manager and higher level supervisory staff.
Typical Class Essential Duties
Supervises assigned staff to include: authorizes time-off; approves payroll and hiring; prioritizes and assigns work; ensures that training and development is provided to staff; provides consistent accountability with disciplinary actions (as warranted), in addition to maintaining a healthy and safe work environment.
Monitors and ensures operational compliance with applicable laws, regulations and standards.
Prepares a variety of operational records, compliance reports, and related documentation.
Monitors plant materials and supplies; orders materials and supplies when levels are low.
Approves work order requests; develops and maintains a preventive and corrective maintenance database; resolves unusual or complex operating issues; identifies areas for improvement.
Assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; establishes schedules and methods for providing water treatment plant operations and maintenance; recommends and helps prepare a new/replacement capital improvement plan.
Assists with budget preparation and administration; prepares costs estimates and justifications for budget items; submits and approves invoices for payment and monitors expenses to align with budget allocated.
Keeps current on new trends and innovations in water treatment.
Responds to and resolves citizen concerns and complaints.
Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Knowledge (position requirements at entry):
Knowledge of:
• Skilled technical duties in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant.
• Inspection and maintenance principles
• Water treatment methods, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Laboratory testing procedures.
• Chemical solutions.
• Safe work methods and standards.
• Operational characteristics, services and activities of a water treatment plant.
• Current trends and innovations in water treatment operations.
• Applicable Federal, State, Local and City government codes, rules and regulations relating to the various aspects of water treatment operations.
• Public relation principles.
• Record maintenance systems and techniques.
• Mathematical and statistical principles.
• Customer service principles.
• Computers and related software applications.
• Basic principles of municipal budgeting preparation and control; inventory principles.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluations.
Abilities (position requirements at entry):
Ability to:
• Routinely demonstrate the City of Casper core values.
• Follow all City safety rules and procedures and immediately respond to/investigate observations or employee reports of accidents/incidents or unsafe conditions.
• Perform the most difficult and complex duties related to water treatment.
• Fill out appropriate records and forms; compile data into written reports in order to comply with plant, Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, and EPA compliance.
• Work rotating shifts.
• Read meters and gauges correctly and act quickly and competently.
• Recognize and react to treatment process changes and demands.
• Work according to safety standards under potentially hazardous conditions.
• Coordinate the work of personnel.
• Interpret and explain City policies and procedures.
• Provide leadership and direction.
• Manage projects and programs efficiently.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Follow applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and direction.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Skills (position requirements at entry):
Skill in:
• Inspecting, maintaining, and cleaning equipment.
• Collecting and testing samples.
• Recording readings.
• Delegating and prioritizing work.
• Conflict resolution.
• Monitoring, training, and developing employees.
• Technical writing.
• Time management.
• Project management.
• Providing customer service.
• Performing mathematical and statistical calculations.
• Basic principles of budgeting.
• Compiling, analyzing, and summarizing information.
• Oral and written communication, sufficient to exchange or convey effective information and to give/receive work direction.
• Operating modern office equipment, software and operating systems/applications.
Training, Experience & Certifications
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required.
• A minimum of two (2) years of continuing education at a trade school, community college or university.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience working as a supervisor OR four years of experience working as a Water or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator IV.
• Minimum of three years of increasingly responsible experience in Water Treatment Plant or Wastewaster Treatment Plant operations or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
LICENSING and CERTIFICATIONS
• Possession of a valid Wyoming driver’s license preferred.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Level IV Water Treatment Operator license through the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) in the State of Wyoming, within twelve (12) months of hire.
Supplemental Information & Physical Requirements
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Employment subject to extensive background investigation, including polygraph and psychological examination.
Employment with the City of Casper is contingent upon a successful background screen and pre-employment drug test. Applicants who have failed a pre-employment screen or have been terminated from the City of Casper are ineligible for employment consideration for 12 months. You will become eligible for consideration 12 months from the date of your incident (pre-employment screen or termination).
As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must utilize direct deposit for payroll purposes.
Driving records are required for all new employees regardless of the position's driving requirements. If the employee has not held a Wyoming driver's license for the last three years, the employee must provide at their own initiation and expense a driving record from their previous state(s) of residence.
Physical and Environmental Conditions:
City of Casper employees in data creation and modification, security sensitive or safety and protective positions are subject to pre-employment drug testing. Some employees may be subject to random drug testing if their responsibilities include:
• Emergency response/rescue
• Handling or working with hazardous materials, including chemicals as well as solid and liquid waste
• Operating or maintaining water and wastewater systems
• Writing or modifying code, maintaining or modifying City data systems including work on networks, servers, and communication systems
• CDL operations and driving
• Operating power-driven machinery or equipment
• Creating or modifying health, financial, security and or risk documents or assessments
• Working with or directing minors
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, fumes, odors, dusts, chemicals, extreme temperatures, and workspace restrictions.
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Working at the City of Casper
The City of Casper offers a variety of benefits to full-time employees. For more information on any of our benefits, please call Human Resources at (307) 235-8344.
Benefit Programs: Look at these amazing benefits!
CIGNA Health
Delta Dental
VSP Vision
Medical Reimbursement Account, Flexible Spending
MASA Supplementary Ambulance Care
Voya Supplementary Hospital, Accident, and Critical Illness Plans
Short-term and Long-term Disability Options
Life Insurance
457/IRA Retirement Options
Employees Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Free Counseling Services
Pet Insurance
Legal Shield/ID Shield
Ten Paid Holidays Annually
Wyoming Retirement System - Retirement Income for life. Employer match exceeds employee contribution.
Public Employee Pension Plan:
Employer 9.37% Employee 9.25%
Law Enforcement Pension Plan
Employer 10.6% Employee 6.6%
Paid Fire B Pension Plan
Employer 16.00% Employee 11.245%
Paid Time Off (PTO): The City of Casper (City) recognizes that a period of leisure, or recreation, away from the job is beneficial. A new full-time employee will receive an advance of 80 PTO hours on their start date. Each full-time employee’s PTO accrual is limited to a total of 720 hours, which equates to 18 weeks (40-hours per week) of PTO.
Tuition Reimbursement: Reimbursement % is based on grade level received. Includes books and some fees.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): The City of Casper may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Visit https://studentaid.gov/pslf/ to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible.
Cordico - Mobile Wellness Ap: On-demand access to relevant trusted and effective wellness resources.
Employee Assistance Program: Free counseling available to employees and their immediate family members.
Ergonomic Assessments: Review of your workstation and recommendations made by our Risk Management team to ensure a safe and comfortable work environment.
Additional Benefits and Annual Fun Events:
Service Awards Luncheon - To recognize and celebrate years of service, employees who reach a 5-year milestone with the City are invited to an annual luncheon. This event includes catered food, awards, and great door prizes.
Annual Employee Golf Tournament - Swing into Fun: Join us for our annual employee golf tournament. This event is typically in late Summer at our Municipal Golf Course and offers food and door prizes. Open to current employees, retirees, and family members.
Employee Holiday Breakfast – Indulge in a delicious hearty breakfast and enjoy the company of the great employees at the City of Casper. We invite all employees to kick off the holiday season with our Annual Holiday Breakfast.
Chili Skate Night – Lace up your skates! Get ready to glide and slide at our Employee Chili Skate Night at the Casper Ice Arena. Employees and their families are invited to join us for an evening of icy fun and delicious chili.
Wellness Programs – Drawings for cash prizes for participants. Free access to the Casper Recreation Center for qualifying employees.
Leadership and Employee Development – We believe in nurturing talent, empowering individuals, and cultivating a culture of growth and success. Human Resources provides employee training and mentoring opportunities to foster leadership and employee development within our organization.