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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
