Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor chez City & Borough of Juneau, AK

About the Department

The Department of Engineering & Public Works is looking for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor to join our team! 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

The CBJ treatment system is comprised of three Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW), with over 140 miles of mainline collections and 45 lift stations, servicing a diversity of domestic, industrial, and marine clients.  Our waste treatment system is vital to our community, keeping our pristine and valuable fisheries and marine systems intact and productive. 

After several decades of service, our complex and sprawling facilities are now undergoing a series of major technological upgrades and refits.  Our goal is to usher the CBJ Utility into an era of advanced SCADA-controlled collections and treatment automation combined with integrated industrial source controls.

The successful candidate for this position will be well qualified to manage the operations of each of our three POTWs, using proactive approaches to maintain and exceed our regulatory expectations and protect our valuable receiving waters.  The candidate will also use their creative, innovative, and technological skills to assist us in automating and controlling our systems for best efficiency and resilience.  

We also expect that the successful candidate will be able to lead, train, and inspire our Utility Team in executing their duties and advancing our overall capacity to employ data-driven decision making in our operations.

WHAT IS IT LIKE TO WORK ON OUR TEAM 

Working within the CBJ Utility Team is diverse and dynamic with a small, dedicated group providing critical services to the Juneau Community.  Most of our waste water plant operators work extended four-day work weeks, with managers and supervisors and admins typically working a standard five-day schedule, with occasional emergency response callings and after-hours municipal meetings.   Under our current configuration, there is emphasis on a hands-on approach to plant operations.  However, we expect our plant dynamics to change to a more automated environment, allowing for greater efficiency, ease of operations and a data-driven management approach.

This position works (Monday through Friday) 8am – 4:30pm. This position also requires recalls for emergencies and weather events.   While the base of operations for this position is at the Mendenhall Wastewater Treatment Facility, there is work required in and around the Juneau-Douglas and Auke Bay Wastewater Treatment facilities.

Position Duties

DESCRIPTION OF WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Use an advanced understanding of waste water treatment operations and equipment to oversee the running three POTWs effectively in the day-to-day operations and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Supervise, plan, schedule, assign and review the work of the waste water operations staff.
• Recruit, train and manage the successful performance of the waste water operations staff.
•  Monitor and maintain compliance with NPDES/APDES Permits for the three CBJ POTWs, conducting requisite sampling programs, submitting compliance reports and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Monitor and conduct environmental investigations relating to the operations of the POTWs, making recommendations and implementing environmental regulatory compliance actions as necessary.
• Use and assist with the evolution of the POTW SCADA systems and SCADA derived data to effectively monitor and operate the POTWs.   Work in collaboration with the Utilities Collections team to adapt POTW operations for climate-change induced discharge events and other source control issues.
• Communicate in a professional manner with regulatory and other outside agencies concerning operations compliance of the wastewater facilities.
• Make decisions based on operational control data generated by the wastewater plant equipment and staff reports to ensure pretreatment systems are functioning at peak performance.
• Manage chemical inventory process. Ensure chemicals are ordered, stored properly, disposed of properly and available for the waste water treatment systems and plant sanitation.
• Manage sludge and bio-solids disposal process
• Ensure availability of equipment replacement parts to maintain operational compliance and supervise & assist staff and contractors with equipment repairs.
• Review quotes on operational and maintenance items to ensure cost effectiveness
• Coordinate and work with waste water operations staff to ensure all pretreatment systems are functioning properly and equipment PM’s are performed as scheduled and planned.
• Maintain information in field logs and spreadsheets etc., issue work orders and schedule preventative maintenance on equipment as needed.
• Assist Public Works Engineering with POTW capital projects to include developing project scope of work, selection of engineering design consultants, and perform on-site supervision of contractors performing the project scope of work.
• Participate in operations meetings with the Treatment Manager, Utility Supervisor and other Public Works staff.
• Work directly with other DPW Operations staff in planning and coordinating special projects relating to the POTW and the Sewer Collections System.
• Be responsible for housekeeping inside and outside of the POTWs and pump stations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Treatment Manager, Utility Supervisor and Director of Public Works.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:        High school graduation or GED certificate.

Experience:       Either two (2) years of experience as a Senior Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator at a level three (3) plant, or three (3) years of lead experience in maintenance and operation of industrial production processing. 

Substitution:     Post-secondary education from an accredited college in engineering, construction management or similar field substitutes for the required experience on the basis of one month of experience for 2.5 semester hours or 3.75 quarter hours of education may substitute for up to one (1) year of the either type of experience.

 License:     A valid Driver's License at time of appointment and for continued employment.

Position Requirements:

Certifications:    The incumbent must obtain a valid Wastewater Treatment Level III certificate issued by Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation or the equivalent within two (2) years of appointment and for continued appointment.

Within six (6) months of appointment, training and certification in CPR, First Aid, Confined Space and Rescue, Traffic Control Flagging. Forklift Operator, and Respirator Fit and Use Test.

Other Qualifications

Desirable Qualifications:

Ability to prepare and submit operational compliance reports and communication letters to various local, state

and federal authorities relating to the operations of the waste water treatment plant.

Knowledge of preventative maintenance procedures relating to wastewater treatment plants.

Proficient in using email, Word documents, and spreadsheets.

Knowledge of SCADA systems design and operation.

Ability to work cooperatively with others in a Municipal Public Works organization.

Knowledge and experience with supervising staff in a union environment.

NOTE: This position must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. For more physical, Mental, and Environmental Conditions & Requirements please request the official Position Description by calling Chad Gubala at (907) 586-0393.

HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO

Hiring Manager: Brian McGuire

Phone Number: 907-586-0393

Email: [email protected]