PAY

$30.63 - $46.83 Hourly
The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City’s step placement policy.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is located in the Water Quality Division of the Utilities Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of the Plant Manager. The Utilities Shift Supervisor requires a thorough knowledge of water treatment operations and the ability to supervise plant operations staff engaged in the day-to-day operations of a plant. The employee in this classification must possess previously acquired knowledge and skill in supervisory techniques and methods prior to assuming the position. Essential job functions include : assigning and scheduling the work of plant operations staff; supervising assigned staff; providing verbal instruction and physical demonstration of facility and equipment operations and safety procedures; training and supervising operations personnel; collecting samples and performing certain laboratory tests in compliance with regulatory and department requirements; monitoring and ensuring laboratory tests are accurately recorded and are in compliance with regulatory and department requirements; optimizing the treatment processes chemicals; monitoring, calibrating, and inspecting equipment; delivering high quality, potable water to the distribution network consistent with health and environmental requirements required by federal, state, and department drinking water standards; managing water flow through the water plant processes so that the plant delivers potable water under adequate pressure to the distribution network and produces water treatment residuals meeting department requirements. The Utilities Shift Supervisor uses independent judgement in performing day-to-day tasks, with special written or verbal assignments received from the Plant Manager; and collects and reports data requiring intermediate level mathematical calculations and computer skills. Due to direct occupational health, safety and environmental concerns associated with performing both routine and non-routine water operations, maintenance, and production tasks, the Utilities Shift Supervisor is a safety sensitive classification. Therefore, current and prospective employees are required to meet and maintain specific physical standards and guidelines. The work is subject to review through evaluation of operating reports and visual inspections.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of and skill in water plant operations and processes.
• Knowledge of and skill in applying appropriate safety procedures.
• Knowledge of and skill in applying supervisory techniques and methods in the performance of duties.
• Knowledge of and skill in collecting samples and in applying standard laboratory techniques and procedures related to performing laboratory tests.
• Knowledge of and skill in operating water calibrating equipment and/or machinery relating to plant operations, processes, and tests.
• Knowledge of and skill in performing duties of employees supervised.
• Knowledge of and skill in providing physical demonstrations of tasks to be performed.
• Skill in communication in verbal and written form.
• Skill in recording information accurately.
• Ability to make work-related decisions.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability and willingness to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability and willingness to meet and maintain physical health standards and guidelines for the work performed
• Willingness to assume responsibility for work performed and decisions made.
• Willingness to assume responsibility for workers and equipment.
• Willingness to exercise established environmental safety precautions for the work performed for yourself, co-workers, and the public.
• Possession of a Class “A” Oklahoma State Water Operator License for Water Processes.
• Possession of a Class “B” Oklahoma State Water Laboratory Operator License for Drinking Water.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Strength enough to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds frequently and/or up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Stamina enough to exert oneself physically throughout the workday.
• Flexibility enough to bend, twist and reach while loading and unloading materials and equipment.
• Mobility enough to continuously move oneself from place to place.
• Gross body coordination and balance enough to perform work while standing on ladders, scaffolding, catwalks, tanks, etc.
• Arm-hand steadiness enough to perform tasks such as repairing pumps, motors, valves, piping, chemical feeder, etc.
• Manual and finger dexterity enough to use hand tools and replace small equipment or components. blueprints, etc.
• Near vision enough to perform tasks such as inspect equipment and read gauges, schematics, blueprints, etc.
• Far vision enough to observe co-workers at ground level, while working on tanks, in pits, and to identify warning signs at a distance of 20 feet etc.
• Visual color discrimination enough to identify red, green, and yellow items.
• Speech and hearing enough to communicate clearly and distinctly in person and by two-way radio, understand conversation in a noisy environment, and locate malfunctions in machinery.
• Pulmonary function sufficient to use a self-contained breathing apparatus and respirator.
• Maximum body mass, including equipment weighing up to 30 pounds not to exceed 310 pounds.
  Note: The working conditions and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Please refer the Job description for details