Water/Wastewater Lead Operator** Bargaining Unit Position**

Overview

Under
the general supervision of the Utility Assistant Manager, performs as the lead
worker in the operation and maintenance of the County’s water/wastewater
treatment plants, liquid waste disposal facilities, water/wastewater
laboratory, sludge disposal facilities, and collection systems.  Position
requires availability for responding to emergency situations on a 24-hour
basis.      

Responsibilities 

(A position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the
listed examples include all of the duties which may be found in a position of
the class.  An individual must be able to perform the essential functions
listed below and a reasonable accommodation may be made available to qualified
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job). 

Performs
Lead Worker responsibilities. Tasks include but are not limited to: 

·
Oversees
work crews to include monitoring and reviewing daily work quality

·
Provides
lead direction in daily plant operating and maintenance functions

·
Assigns,
prioritizes and schedules work tasks

·
Provides
input and feedback to managers on disciplinary actions and performance
evaluations

·
Ensures
that all operations are conducted in compliance with safety practices and
regulations

·
Provides
day-to-day guidance, leadership, mentoring, and training to all plant operators

·
Assists
the utilities assistant manager in overseeing and maintaining lift stations,
laboratory and sludge operations, including testing of solids to dispose at
landfills

·
Ensure
all required permits and testing are performed correctly adhering to the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and New Mexico Environmental Department
(NMED) guidelines

 Performs Water/Wastewater
duties.  Tasks include but are not limited to:

·
Operates
a variety of water/wastewater equipment including but not limited to pumps,
control panels, disinfection system, blowers and mixers

·
Repairs
and maintains pumps, motors, blowers chlorine and ultraviolet disinfection
systems, odor control equipment, valves, piping and related equipment using
standard and specialized tools.

·
Performs
general housekeeping duties and maintains plant grounds

·
Prepares
and submits instrument readings and laboratory data

·
Prepares
and maintains a variety of reports including work order files and logs

·
Assists
with the operation and maintenance of water/wastewater treatment plant,
including inspecting and repairing equipment, and recording equipment
operations

·
Ensures
plants are equipped with adequate inventory by monitoring the treatment
chemicals, laboratory chemicals and supplies necessary for departmental
operations.

·
Assists
with inspecting construction of water/wastewater structures, lines and
appurtenances. 

 ADDITIONAL
DUTIES.  Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications  

Education.  High School diploma or GED is
required.  Associate’s degree in Water/Wastewater Technology or related
field is preferred.    

Experience. Five (5) years of full time
experience in water/wastewater plant operations providing extensive knowledge
of biological process, equipment, tools, physical operations, and methods used
in inspecting, cleaning, operating, and maintaining a water/wastewater plant.
Lead worker or supervisory experience is preferred.     

Education/Experience
substitution. In
accordance with County policy   

Licenses/Certifications. Must have a valid Driver’s
License and maintain a satisfactory driving record in accordance with County
policy.  Must have a current NM Water Level IV and NM Wastewater Level IV
certifications.  

Other
(e.g., post-offer medical exam, polygraph, background check, driver’s license
record, etc.).

Must
pass a background and driver’s license check. 

KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

Must have knowledge of:  Current
wastewater systems and operating procedures; mathematical calculations
associated with operation and maintenance of and wastewater facilities;
pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations; Business
English, spelling grammar, and punctuation, and basic arithmetic.  

Must have the ability to:
Analyze and evaluate information accurately and express ideas clearly when
providing oral and written reports and recommendations; use initiative and
judgment in working independently while recognizing matters, which require the
awareness of the Utilities Manager; Communicate effectively, both orally and in
writing; English and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
with others; review diagrams, instructions, construction plans and
reports.