Job Information
City of Caldwell Wastewater Assistant Superintendent-WWTP in Caldwell, Idaho
This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2321181
The City of Caldwell is looking for an Assistant Superintendent at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Individual assists in a variety of first-line supervisory and technical tasks related to the operation, maintenance and repair of wastewater treatment equipment to ensure efficient operation of plant components and efficient processing of influent raw sewage; performs related work as required.\ \
Responsibilities
Assists with the oversight of the day-to-day operations of the treatment plant and collections system;
Works closely with Superintendent to advance each others knowledge, share ideas on developing staff members knowledge and abilities, and counsels with Superintendent regarding personnel management, operational and maintenance strategy, and other work elements, mutually ensuring open dialogue and a team approach;
Collaborates with Superintendent to ensure all processes and procedures comply with established federal and state regulations;
Collaborates with Superintendent to ensure daily compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit;
Assumes management of the Pretreatment Program as assigned;
Monitors influent processes and performs quality management related to effluent water;
Collects and reviews laboratory data with Superintendent to collectively determine need for biological control adjustments;
Performs general facility and equipment evaluations;
Assesses productive life of various pieces of equipment and recommends repair or replacement;
Monitors economic impact for facility renovations;
Assists in the preparation of budget recommendations and monitors fiscal activity to ensure compliance with budget guidelines;
Monitors completion of job assignments to ensure compliance with standards, regulations, and instructions;
Evaluates and communicates staffing needs and issues to the WWTP Superintendent;
Creates shift schedules and assignments as required;
Conducts performance evaluations and, in counsel with the Superintendent, recommends personnel actions related to retention, advancement, discipline and termination;
Monitors leave utilization and staffing requirements and reviews employee time sheets for accuracy;
Monitors job safety and prepares employee work related accident reports;
Coordinates and interviews prospective candidates for employment and provides recommendations to WWTP Superintendent;
Monitors preventive maintenance activities for vehicles and equipment and ensures that vehicles and equipment are maintained in good condition;
Reviews and gives recommendations for asset maintenance/management tools or systems in collaboration with the Mapping & Modeling Superintendent;
Monitors various plant reports illustrating efficiency and effectiveness of operations, including laboratory results, discharge monitoring reports, etc.;
Ensures accuracy of documents and information and submits to WWTP Superintendent for final evaluation;
Receives and reviews applications for Biosolids Cooperator Permits for local farmers and sets up schedules for delivery dates. Calculates agronomic uptake rates for various crops to maintain compliance with 40CFR503 regulations and IDEQ rules for Biosolids application;
Prepares and submits annual Biosolids Management Reports to Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as required by statute, policy, regulation and instruction;
Trains employees on equipment, operations, task procedures, work standards and proper safety procedures;
Performs all work tasks and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and safety practices;
Conducts and monitors department safety training and practices and demonstrates safety methods related to biologica , mechanical, and chemical uses during work shifts;
Performs other employee tasks as required, such as Treatment Plant Operator;
Supervises coordination with industrial and categorical sewer users/customers and the industrial pretreatment program (IPP) including permitting, compliance, and tier two customer service (after supervised staff);
Supervises and reviews all required industrial pretreatment reporting and provides those reports to the Superintendent and Public Works Director;
Coordinates with Citys Fire Departments hazardous waste response team, Department of Environmental Quality, and EPA;
Coordinates compliance monitoring or onsite audits;
Reviews and evaluates permit applications, discharge reports, facility modifications, and pretreatment systems;
Assists in composing NPDES Permit Renewal or amendment applications under review of the Superintendent and Public Works Director;
Utilizes a variety of field equipment probes, meters, such as pH, conductivity, spectrophotometer, turbid meter, dissolved oxygen probes and other equipment;
Provides needed information and demonst