Water Resources Recovery Facility Superintendent at City of Lynchburg, VA

About the Department

Water Resources Department is seeking a qualified Superintendent to lead the operations of the Water Resources Recovery Facility.  This is a regional treatment plant treating waste from surrounding counties. A successful candidate must have significant experience in the operations and maintenance of a Wastewater facility, and proficient in the related regulatory requirements.

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.

• Manages all aspects of the WRRF’s internal divisions to include;
  1. Operations: Includes wet side; dry side; sludge disposal and hauling; building cleaning; grounds crew and Truck Haul Waste (THW) staffing
  2. Maintenance: Includes repairs of electrical, mechanical and I&C (Instrumentation and Controls) equipment; SPIM (Spare Parts Inventory Management); management of the WRRF warehouse
  3. Lab and IMC (Industrial Monitoring and Coordination):  Includes daily tests on composite samples by operators; bacterial and special permit tests; Fats, Oil, Grease, (FOG); IMC; THW permitting and surcharge billing for the above; and the Industrial Monitoring Program (IMP) which includes costs recovery; billing and permitting.
  4. Administration: Includes developing and approving Purchase Orders; oversees credit card reconciliation and account receivables; coordinates with Water Plant Superintendent to manage chemical bids; develops specifications for the WRRF vehicle fleet and coordinates with the City’s Fleet Division to bid, track and maintain the WRRF fleet. Tracks WRRF fleet work orders
• Responsible for regulatory compliance: prepares monthly reports as required by regulators; reviews and provides feedback on proposed federal and state regulations; provides timely review and execution of permits
• Implements and or maintains the following:  
  1. Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (VPDES) Permit including timely renewal applications
  2.  Nutrient General Permit (compliance is obtained through the Nutrient Exchange Program, by the purchase of and selling of credit pounds)
  3. Land Application Program; 503 Report (Program). Maintains sludge disposal location contracts to include landfills and land application sites
  4. Maintain stormwater no exposure certification
  5. Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS) Lab certification
  6. Electrical Curtailment Program; includes payment to the plant for power reduction during peak periods
  7. Other regulatory permits which may be imposed in the future
• Supervisory responsibilities including overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the facility. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Ensures that all requirements of the City's Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) permit, as included in the VPDES permit, relating to the facility and conveyance system are implemented.
• Assist in development, management, and projected adjustments to the WRRF Operations Budget
• Provide information on the WRRF operations to the department Finance Officer in preparation of the quarterly financial reports to the City Council’s Finance Committee
• Coordinates plant safety activities by working with DWR Safety Office to determine safety and training requirements for various work areas within the facility's operations work teams.
• Developing, implementing, and reviewing operations procedures for the facility to insure optimum operation.
• Developing, implementing, and reviewing the use of technology of the facility processes to provide optimal operations.
• Researching and providing recommendations for new equipment, processes, and operations of the facility.
• Reviewing plans and specifications involving facility improvements both capital and operating; and consulting with the Department Engineering staff.
• Works with consulting engineers and various City officials in the development and implementation of major facility improvement projects.
• Coordinates process improvement for facility operations and maintenance activities by developing methods for benchmarking activities and recommending and implementing modifications and improvements to increase efficiency and/or to reduce costs; developing measurable work standards for various work activities; and writing and updating various facility procedures and methods.
• Participates in strategic planning for the facility by developing operating costs projections for use in utility rate development; identifies capital and operating needs for the facility.
• Develops long-range plans for maintenance and operating functions.
• Develops long-range training and staff development programs for staff’s continuing education and certifications.
• Facilitates periodic meetings and or communications with surrounding Utility Service Authorities who are members of the Regional Facility.
• Maintains a relationship with contract industrial wastewater customers.
• Coordinates environmental monitoring activities by responding to citizen concerns regarding facility issues.
• Member of the Departmental Management Group, contributes to and coordinates with the overall departmental mission.
• Maintains contracts with sludge hauling trucking companies
• Oversees the maintenance of WRRF sludge trailers to meet or exceed VDOT regulations.
• Maintains a working knowledge of regulations required by the following agencies:
  1. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
  2. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  3. Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
  4. Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS)
  5. Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) - Ensure Wastewater operators and Master electrician meet appropriate licensure requirements.
  6. Virginia Department of Health (VDH)
  7. Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• Maintains membership and attends meetings of the Virginia Association of Municipal Wastewater Agencies (VAMWA) and the Nutrient Exchange
• Seeks out and maintains liaison with large revenue customers such as landfill leachate; large water/sewer customers

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
• When unusual situations occur and /or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university, with major work in civil or environmental engineering or related field and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance of a waste water treatment facility; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Qualifications

• Possession of valid driver's license issued by Commonwealth of Virginia and acceptable driving record based on the City's driving criteria.
• Possession of current Class 1 Commonwealth of Virginia Wastewater license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia preferred, or the ability to obtain a license within 1 year. 
• Relevant background check must be completed and approved.
• Must successfully complete IS100 and IS 7OO National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment.  May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.

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