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City of San José

PLANT GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR (3615)

CLASS PURPOSE:
   Under general direction, performs work of considerable difficulty in the planning, organizing, and directing of the Operations section of the Department of Water Pollution Control to ensure compliance with the requirements of the California Regional Water Quality Control Board. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESULTS (The position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.)

• Supervises and manages the biological, hydraulic, and mechanical operation of the Water Pollution Control Plant involved in the operating areas to maintain compliance with the Department's discharge permits.
• Programs, plans and schedules the work activity of the section.
• Ensures the optimum coordination of the operations section with all other sections of the treatment plant.
• Ensures the effective inspection and use of all operations equipment and facilities.
• Prepares and modifies, as necessary, the preventive maintenance programs.
• Responds to equipment failures and all other emergencies day or night.
• Prepares, summarizes and interprets operating data for conformance with specified optimum limits of sewage treatment.
• Consults with the Principal Sanitary Engineer and operations staff to develop strategies to improve operations and to prevent malfunctions or breakdowns.
• Participates in the selection and evaluation of plant operator staff and ensures their orientation and training.
• Reassigns operations staff as required.
• Initiates disciplinary action when required.
• Establishes accident prevention and safety programs for operations section.
• Directs the maintenance of operations records, and prepares plant operations reports.
• Plans and coordinates work activity to accommodate facility construction and maintenance.

Typical End Results Include: Effluent consistently meets State and Federal standards; efficient and effective maintenance programs to minimize process and equipment breakdowns; efficient schedule and utility of staff to minimize operation costs; a safety program that prevents or minimizes accidents; emergency procedures that protect equipment and structures from damage.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
   The incumbent of this class is responsible for the effective use of the staff assigned to the Operations section at the Department of Water Pollution Control. An incumbent in this class supervises Plant Shift Supervisors, and is supervised by the Principal Sanitary Engineer.

QUALIFICATIONS:
   Minimum Knowledges, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of water chemistry and biological treatment mechanics.
• Knowledge of the operation of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and other equipment found in a large water pollution control plant.
• Knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment used in physical, biological and chemical treatment of sewage.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures used in a wastewater treatment plant.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision.
• Knowledge of computer functions in process control.
• Knowledge of the biological, hydraulic and mechanical operation of a waste water treatment facility.
• Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of subordinate employees, directly or through subordinate supervision.
• Ability to prepare reports using proper grammar and punctuation.
• Ability to maintain effective working relations with the public and other employees.
• Ability to plan and direct an advanced program of operations and preventive maintenance for mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, electronic and other water pollution control equipment.

Competency Knowledges, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current developments in wastewater treatment.
• Ability to supervise and manage the biological, hydraulic, and mechanical operation of the Water Pollution Control Plant.
• Ability to review, interpret and evaluate computer generated data.
• Ability to supervise, train and evaluate a large operating team.

Training and Experience
   Any combination of training and experience equivalent to completion of high school and six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in the operation of a waste water treatment plant or equivalent. Two (2) years of this experience must be at a level equivalent to Plant Shift Supervisor with the City of San Jose.
   Experience as a Senior Plant Operator or equivalent may be substituted on the basis of two years experience as a Senior Plant Operator for each year of experience as a Plant Shift Supervisor.

Licenses/Certificates
   Possession of a valid California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) V Operator Certificate.
   Possession of a valid California driver's license.

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