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WATER PRODUCTION SUPERINTENDENT
Roanoke, VA
Job Description
JOB POSITION: WATER PRODUCTION SUPERINTENDENT
Division: Water Quality
Status: Non-Exempt
Grade: 15
Job Code: 792
Reports to: Water Production Manager
Date: 07-19-10
Revised Date: 04-01-22
Last Reviewed Date: 04-01-22
SUMMARY OF JOB
Performs responsible administrative work in overseeing operation, maintenance and
quality control of water treatment facilities. Assists in preparation/ maintains area's
budget/CIP. Schedules/assigns/supervises/ inspects the operation of the raw water
pumping stations/water treatment facilities. Inspects/maintains water sheds/
aqueducts. Regulates impoundment output of storage reservoirs to eliminate
algae/other organic growth. Prepares periodic activity reports. Monitors inventory.
Monitors operation of reservoir in accordance with applicable permits.
Prepares/maintains necessary operation reports for County/City/State. Coordinates
public relations for reservoir/treatment facility. Serves as head water treatment
plant operator. Bachelor's degree in chemistry or water plant operations plus five
(5) or more years related experience in water plant operations with some
supervisory experience. Class I Water license from Virginia Department of
Professional and Occupational Regulation for Water Works and Wastewater Works
required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned or scheduled.
* Plans, directs and coordinates all activities of assigned areas.
* Prepares short and long-range plans for assigned area to include financial
analysis and project review.
* Assists in the formulation and administration of departmental policies, plans and
programs.
* Takes active role or assures subordinate Supervisors take active role in
developing employees by establishing individual employee goals and objectives.
Assures appropriate resources are available to obtain established goals and
objectives.
* Assures department orientation and in-service training programs are available to
all employees.
* Recommends appointments and promotions within assigned area.
* Works with department manager and/or director in regards to dismissal of
employees.
* Assures employee evaluations are complete and accurate and meets all
requirements.
* Assists in preparation of assigned area's budget and CIP and maintains
authorized budget.
* Confers with department manager and/or director on problems encountered in
assigned area.
* Schedules, assigns, supervises and inspects the operation of the raw water
pumping stations and water treatment facilities.
* Inspects and maintains water sheds and aqueducts.
* Regulates impoundment output of storage reservoirs to eliminate algae and
other organic growth
* Prepares periodic activity reports
* Oversees the scheduling of employees for the water treatment facility.
* Oversees the water operators in charge of producing potable water.
* Monitors inventory.
* Monitors operation of reservoir in accordance with applicable permits.
* Prepares and maintains necessary operation reports for County, City and State.
* Extremely detailed understanding of the operation and maintenance of water
treatment facilities and reservoirs.
* Coordinates public relations for reservoir and treatment facility.
* Plans and directs the activities of employees engaged in the operation of potable
water production. Supervises water treatment plant operators
* Serves as head water treatment plant operator.
* Subject to twenty-four (24) hour call.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages/supervises assigned employees in accordance with the organization's
policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and
training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising
performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and
resolving problems.
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.
* Ability to direct and supervise personnel.
* Ability to develop, review and recommend processes and procedures for
assigned area, identifying and discussing impact on assigned area, the division
and the entire organization.
* Ability to think logically and analyze data.
* Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups,
employees and/or board of directors as necessary.
* Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from employees and customers
orally or in writing as necessary.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers,
employees, other Water Authority departments and the general public.
* Ability to represent assigned area in meetings attended.
* Ability to work with minimal supervision and negotiate and resolve conflict.
* Ability to analyze and solve difficult technical and administrative problems.
* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid
conclusions.
* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and
maintenance instructions, maps and procedure manuals.
* Ability to develop plans and organize projects.
* Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished
in writing, oral or diagram form.
* Ability to write reports, correspondences and procedure manuals in a clear
concise manner.
* Ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical
audiences.
* Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions.
* Ability to work alone or in a team environment.
* Must possess and maintain a good work ethic concerning attendance,
punctuality, positive attitude, meeting deadlines, being a team player and
encouraging teamwork among employees.
* Ability to think strategically.
* Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices involving the treatment of
surface water for a potable water supply.
* Ability to pass a respirator fit test.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry or water
plant operations plus five (5) or more years related experience and/or training in
water plant operations with some supervisory experience or equivalent combination
of education and experience.
CERTIFICATE, LICENSE, REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
* Must possess a valid Virginia driver's license or have the ability to obtain one
within 60 days of employment date. No more than six (6) demerit points on
driving record if required to drive Water Authority vehicles.
* Possession of a valid Class I license from Virginia Department of Professional
and Occupational Regulation for Water Works and Wastewater Works.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
walk, stand, and sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and
arms; talk and hear.
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. If
corrective lenses are noted on driver's license, the lenses must be worn when
operating Authority vehicles.
* Repetitive movement using equipment is involved.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, climb, balance or crawl.
* Employee must be able to stand for an extended amount of time at the jobsite.
* Employee must be physically able to walk several miles during the day.
* Employee must be physically able to regularly reach overhead.
* Employee must regularly lift, carry and/or move up to 50 pounds and
occasionally 100 pounds. Assistance is required on weight amounts above those
listed. Failure to do so could result in injury and denied Worker's Compensation
benefits.
WORK ENVIRONMENT ENCOUNTERED IN THIS JOB
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
* Employee will be regularly exposure to moderate or high noise level, extreme
outside weather conditions, uneven, steep, slippery terrain conditions, dusty
conditions and wet and/or humid conditions.
* Employee will be subject to exposure to moving mechanical parts and heavy
equipment operation.
* Employees will be subject to roadway hazards, i.e. traffic.
* Employee will be subject to outside hazards, i.e. poison ivy, bees, spiders, dirt,
animals.
* Employee will be subject to confined areas, i.e. confined spaces, sewer
manholes, water vaults, wastewater pits, and/or protected trenches.
GENERAL STATEMENT AND SELECTION GUIDELINES
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work assigned to in
this job position. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties
or tasks performed by personnel so classified.
The following will identify the selection guidelines for job placement:
* WVWA application
* Rating of education, experience, training and qualifications
* Reference checks
* Interview with WVWA management team
* Applicant must pass a pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol test
* A criminal background check and social security number verification will be
performed. The results must match information provided by the applicant on the
WVWA application
* Job related test might be required and would be administered to all applicants
applying for the position
Division: Water Quality
Status: Non-Exempt
Grade: 15
Job Code: 792
Reports to: Water Production Manager
Date: 07-19-10
Revised Date: 04-01-22
Last Reviewed Date: 04-01-22
SUMMARY OF JOB
Performs responsible administrative work in overseeing operation, maintenance and
quality control of water treatment facilities. Assists in preparation/ maintains area's
budget/CIP. Schedules/assigns/supervises/ inspects the operation of the raw water
pumping stations/water treatment facilities. Inspects/maintains water sheds/
aqueducts. Regulates impoundment output of storage reservoirs to eliminate
algae/other organic growth. Prepares periodic activity reports. Monitors inventory.
Monitors operation of reservoir in accordance with applicable permits.
Prepares/maintains necessary operation reports for County/City/State. Coordinates
public relations for reservoir/treatment facility. Serves as head water treatment
plant operator. Bachelor's degree in chemistry or water plant operations plus five
(5) or more years related experience in water plant operations with some
supervisory experience. Class I Water license from Virginia Department of
Professional and Occupational Regulation for Water Works and Wastewater Works
required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned or scheduled.
* Plans, directs and coordinates all activities of assigned areas.
* Prepares short and long-range plans for assigned area to include financial
analysis and project review.
* Assists in the formulation and administration of departmental policies, plans and
programs.
* Takes active role or assures subordinate Supervisors take active role in
developing employees by establishing individual employee goals and objectives.
Assures appropriate resources are available to obtain established goals and
objectives.
* Assures department orientation and in-service training programs are available to
all employees.
* Recommends appointments and promotions within assigned area.
* Works with department manager and/or director in regards to dismissal of
employees.
* Assures employee evaluations are complete and accurate and meets all
requirements.
* Assists in preparation of assigned area's budget and CIP and maintains
authorized budget.
* Confers with department manager and/or director on problems encountered in
assigned area.
* Schedules, assigns, supervises and inspects the operation of the raw water
pumping stations and water treatment facilities.
* Inspects and maintains water sheds and aqueducts.
* Regulates impoundment output of storage reservoirs to eliminate algae and
other organic growth
* Prepares periodic activity reports
* Oversees the scheduling of employees for the water treatment facility.
* Oversees the water operators in charge of producing potable water.
* Monitors inventory.
* Monitors operation of reservoir in accordance with applicable permits.
* Prepares and maintains necessary operation reports for County, City and State.
* Extremely detailed understanding of the operation and maintenance of water
treatment facilities and reservoirs.
* Coordinates public relations for reservoir and treatment facility.
* Plans and directs the activities of employees engaged in the operation of potable
water production. Supervises water treatment plant operators
* Serves as head water treatment plant operator.
* Subject to twenty-four (24) hour call.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages/supervises assigned employees in accordance with the organization's
policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and
training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising
performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and
resolving problems.
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.
* Ability to direct and supervise personnel.
* Ability to develop, review and recommend processes and procedures for
assigned area, identifying and discussing impact on assigned area, the division
and the entire organization.
* Ability to think logically and analyze data.
* Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups,
employees and/or board of directors as necessary.
* Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from employees and customers
orally or in writing as necessary.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers,
employees, other Water Authority departments and the general public.
* Ability to represent assigned area in meetings attended.
* Ability to work with minimal supervision and negotiate and resolve conflict.
* Ability to analyze and solve difficult technical and administrative problems.
* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid
conclusions.
* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and
maintenance instructions, maps and procedure manuals.
* Ability to develop plans and organize projects.
* Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished
in writing, oral or diagram form.
* Ability to write reports, correspondences and procedure manuals in a clear
concise manner.
* Ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical
audiences.
* Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions.
* Ability to work alone or in a team environment.
* Must possess and maintain a good work ethic concerning attendance,
punctuality, positive attitude, meeting deadlines, being a team player and
encouraging teamwork among employees.
* Ability to think strategically.
* Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices involving the treatment of
surface water for a potable water supply.
* Ability to pass a respirator fit test.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry or water
plant operations plus five (5) or more years related experience and/or training in
water plant operations with some supervisory experience or equivalent combination
of education and experience.
CERTIFICATE, LICENSE, REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
* Must possess a valid Virginia driver's license or have the ability to obtain one
within 60 days of employment date. No more than six (6) demerit points on
driving record if required to drive Water Authority vehicles.
* Possession of a valid Class I license from Virginia Department of Professional
and Occupational Regulation for Water Works and Wastewater Works.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
walk, stand, and sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and
arms; talk and hear.
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. If
corrective lenses are noted on driver's license, the lenses must be worn when
operating Authority vehicles.
* Repetitive movement using equipment is involved.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, climb, balance or crawl.
* Employee must be able to stand for an extended amount of time at the jobsite.
* Employee must be physically able to walk several miles during the day.
* Employee must be physically able to regularly reach overhead.
* Employee must regularly lift, carry and/or move up to 50 pounds and
occasionally 100 pounds. Assistance is required on weight amounts above those
listed. Failure to do so could result in injury and denied Worker's Compensation
benefits.
WORK ENVIRONMENT ENCOUNTERED IN THIS JOB
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
* Employee will be regularly exposure to moderate or high noise level, extreme
outside weather conditions, uneven, steep, slippery terrain conditions, dusty
conditions and wet and/or humid conditions.
* Employee will be subject to exposure to moving mechanical parts and heavy
equipment operation.
* Employees will be subject to roadway hazards, i.e. traffic.
* Employee will be subject to outside hazards, i.e. poison ivy, bees, spiders, dirt,
animals.
* Employee will be subject to confined areas, i.e. confined spaces, sewer
manholes, water vaults, wastewater pits, and/or protected trenches.
GENERAL STATEMENT AND SELECTION GUIDELINES
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work assigned to in
this job position. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties
or tasks performed by personnel so classified.
The following will identify the selection guidelines for job placement:
* WVWA application
* Rating of education, experience, training and qualifications
* Reference checks
* Interview with WVWA management team
* Applicant must pass a pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol test
* A criminal background check and social security number verification will be
performed. The results must match information provided by the applicant on the
WVWA application
* Job related test might be required and would be administered to all applicants
applying for the position
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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