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**Distinguishing Features of Work**

The Wastewater Process Engineer is responsible for performing a variety

of advanced level professional engineering duties for the City of

Wichitas Wastewater Treatment Division, with emphasis on the Biological

Nutrient Removal (BNR) treatment processes at three treatment plants.

The position is responsible for optimizing, identifying and

investigating problems, and developing solutions for complex chemical

and biological systems, as well as reviewing wastewater process,

quality, and flow data to validate treatment process and operational

decisions. The position will also be involved in planning and/or pilot

testing for water reuse projects which could culminate in Direct Potable

Reuse.

Work is performed with considerable independence within a generally

defined scope. The position may be responsible for some administrative

tasks and may supervise lower-level exempt and/or non-exempt staff. Work

is directed and reviewed through the establishment of goals and

subsequent evaluation of progress towards goal attainment.

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**Examples of Work Performed**

Ensures efficient and compliant operation of the BNR plants,

conveyance systems, biosolids handling and disposal, and reduction

of malodorous compounds by reviewing wastewater treatment processes

and facility designs and standard operating procedures, gathering

data, analyzing new and existing systems, and directing projects for

improvement.

Evaluates process technologies, develops and directs testing from

jar testing to pilot testing.

Identifies and investigates problems such as BNR process upsets,

odors, and industrial discharges, and advises division staff on

physical, biological, and chemical processes to maximize wastewater

process operation efficiency and meet permit requirements.

Monitors and analyzes operator reports, energy and chemical usage

data, and lab data from the on-site lab and from contracted labs,

and establishes the need and plan for collecting additional data as

needed.

Conducts analyses of conveyance and influent pump station flow

reports to characterize conveyance system performance under normal

and emergency conditions; advise on metering and instrumentation

equipment needs, interacting with technology and operations.

Manages the development and implementation of large-scale planning

and modeling efforts and complex engineering projects for the

Wastewater Treatment division with emphasis on compliance and value

engineering; serves as engineering liaison with other PW&U

divisions, consultants, and outside agencies.

Consults with project managers and engineering design firms in

selection of new treatment processes, methods, and means of

implementation. Oversees selection and management of engineering

consultant contractors, and coordinates work with project

stakeholders, government agencies, contractors, and consultants.

Analyzes new or proposed legislation or regulations to determine

impact on program operations or ability to achieve permit

compliance.

Performs data control activities; proofreads and reviews process

data reports to ensure accuracy of data entered; balances values and

makes necessary corrections or adjustments.

Serves as a resource to other staff, external stakeholders, vendors,

and consultants regarding the Citys BNR treatment plant processes.

Completion of work assignments may require operation of a vehicle.
These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

**Requirements of Work**

Thorough knowl dge of wastewater engineering and design, treatment

processes, flow monitoring, and their application to a wide variety of

treatment facility projects.

Thorough knowledge of BNR processes; process optimization and

troubleshooting.

Considerable knowledge of project development, scheduling, and

management.

Understanding of the principles and practices of public administration,

legislative and local government operation, budget management, and

contract management.

Understanding of key performance indicators and continuous improvement

drivers related to wastewater treatment.

Understanding of the concepts of risk management, facility resilience,

and business continuity.

Knowledge of principles and practices of data processing, data entry and

retrieval techniques, and ability to use engineering computer software

applications, wastewater treatment simulation models, and water

information management systems (WIMS) platforms.

Understanding of state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to

wastewater permits and environmental protection, including the Clean

Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).

Ability to read and interpret building, mechanical, plumbing,

electrical, and system control plans with information printed as sma

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