Job Details

Description

Starting Salary Range: $79,091.00 - $94,145.00

This position is non-exempt and therefore paid for overtime hours worked

Examples Of Work To Be Performed

Reviews daily compliance reports, including water quality datasheets, disinfection inactivation ratios, plant equipment operational data, and monthly operations reports.
Prepare and maintain accurate records related to quality and quantity as required by the TCEQ and EPA.
Inspect and ensure proper operation of all water treatment plant processes.
Inspects water treatment plant pumping stations, storage reservoirs, and associated facilities to identify maintenance needs and ensure operational, maintenance, and safety procedures are followed.
Instigates corrective actions such as changing chemical feed rates, airflow rates, sludge rates, chlorination rates, or filtration rates to ensure efficient water quality. Inspects work in progress. Provides advice and assistance to technical staff as necessary.
Interprets laboratory analysis, process trends, and establish flow rates, chemical dosage rates, visual observation, and other operational parameters to maximize the effectiveness of processes. Inspects work in progress and provides advice and assistance to technical staff as necessary.
Responds to emergency situations, including major equipment malfunction or failure, chemical release, employee injuries, etc.
Support and assist the Treatment Plant Manager, Assistant Director, and other City administrators as needed.
Plans, organizes, schedules, directs, trains, and reviews the work of employees engaged in the water treatment plant operation.
Responsible for maintaining adequate staff coverage.
Monitor operations and processes to ensure that local, state, and federal regulations are met and water quality is maintained.
Review daily reports related to work performed by employees.
Responds to water quality issues at the plant and distribution system.
Coordinates with plant or distribution staff to make changes or adjustments to comply with all pertinent regulations.
Identify operation’s needs and ensure that operational, mechanical, and safety procedures are always followed.
Assist in preparing budgets and controlling costs of production.
Instruct and assist personnel in proper safety and operating procedures.
Perform and supervise operational staff’s preventative maintenance and repair programs.
Assist in coordinating project activities relating to utility construction, plant expansions, system repairs, and pump station maintenance.
Review and critique safety programs and procedures to protect the health and well-being of the plant staff and the surrounding community.
Respond to customer complaints, retain detailed records, and assist others in difficult situations.
Understand, conform to, and enforce the policies and directives as established by the Treatment Manager, Director, City Manager, and City Council.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contact a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Required Knowledge Skills And Abilities

Extensive knowledge and experience related to the operations of a surface water treatment plant and distribution system.
Heightened knowledge of the chemical and biological processes as related to water treatment.
Extensive knowledge of storing, handling, pumping, and containing hazardous chemicals used in the water treatment process and the safety equipment and procedures specific to each substance.
Proficient with a personal computer using Microsoft Office, asset/work order systems, HMI terminals, and SCADA.
Ability to effectively communicate with superiors and subordinates regarding directions, planning, evaluations, assignments, and performance.
Exceptional math, logic, and reasoning skills.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical apparatus and process instrumentation.
Extensive knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations for properly reporting, operating, and maintaining a surface water treatment plant and distribution system.
Ability to stay calm and use sound judgment in stressful conditions, including maintaining or restoring quality and quantity of service in severe environmental or hazardous conditions.
Ability to maintain accurate and comprehensive records that document the treatment plant’s performance, capability, and distribution system.
Must communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with supervisors, peers, and subordinates to convey information.
Assume the responsibilities of direct supervisor as required.
Ability to work overtime and be on-call.

Required Education, Training, And Experience

Eight years of progressively responsible utility experience with at least six years in a surface water treatment plant.
Experience with SCADA system operations, maintenance, programming, and troubleshooting.
High School diploma or equivalent with proficiency in mathematics.
Class “A” Water Treatment Operator’s License issued by the State of Texas.
Valid class “C” Drivers license.
At least one year of lead/supervisory experience.
Evidence of the experience, knowledge, skill, ability, and responsibility necessary to perform tasks and ensure public safety through safe drinking water and adequate supply.

Desired Training And Experience

An Associate’s degree from an accredited college in chemistry, biology, engineering, microbiology, bacteriology, or another similar discipline related to water plant treatment operations.
Experience with on-site disinfectant generation, membrane filtration, and advanced oxidation process systems.
Previous experience working at a water treatment plant 20 MGD or greater capacity.
Additional training or experience in a related field.

Essential Physical Functions

The physical activity of this position

Climbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
Balancing. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Kneeling. Bending legs at the knee to come to rest on a knee or knees.
Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending the leg and spine.
Crawling. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Standing. Particularly for sustained periods.
Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make the discriminations in sound.
Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

The Physical Requirements Of This Position

Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up-to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up-to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position

The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions. No effective protection from the weather.
The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
The worker is subject to extreme cold. Temperatures typically below 32° for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.
The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100° for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.
The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat, or exposure to chemicals.
The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.

Americans With Disabilities

The City of Mansfield complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and it is our policy to ensure that no person is discriminated against based on their disability. The City of Mansfield offers equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals and strictly prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. The City of Mansfield shall provide reasonable accommodates to applicants and employees who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential job duties when doing so does not create an undue hardship for the city.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Mansfield provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The City of Mansfield is mandated by federal law to provide a drug-free working environment for the safety of its employees and the public. All employment is contingent upon passing a post-offer employment drug test and /or physical.

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