Wastewater Operations Supervisor at City of Alexandria VA Sanitation Authority – Alexandria, Virginia

About Us

AlexRenew is one of the most advanced wastewater utilities in the United States, serving over 300,000 customers in Alexandria, VA, and parts of Fairfax County. Each year, our facility processes and treats approximately 13 billion gallons of wastewater received from area homes, schools, and businesses to protect public health and the environment. If you are interested in working for a leader in the wastewater industry, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Wastewater Operations Supervisor position.

What we do and how we do it is driven by our five Goals:

Summary:

Under limited direction from the Chief Operator, the Operations Supervisor manages teams of operations professionals and is responsible for compliant and safe operation of AlexRenew’s Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) and associated conveyance systems, including wet weather and combined systems. The Operations Supervisor leads a team composed of skilled Operations Team Leads, Operations Technicians I & II, and Apprentices. The Operations Supervisor coordinates plant-wide activities to ensure operational excellence and achieve performance in constant coordination and collaboration with the Process Team. Supervisors are designated as emergency personnel and must report to work to maintain the continuous operation of the wastewater treatment plant.

Work Schedule: Fixed 10-hour work day, 9:30 p.m. until 8:00 a.m., eight week rotation schedule with six out of eight weekends off work

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Shift Leadership

Supervises operations staff, establishes goals, mentors, evaluates and documents performance. Evaluates staff training needs, supports Technical Trainer to develop and deliver training, ensures that staff have appropriate knowledge needed to operate efficiently and safely. Manages staff work schedule and assignments, ensures adequate staffing for continued operations. Backup Chief Operator as needed; may serve as “Operator in Responsible Charge”Provides leadership as initial Incident Commander in the event of a plant emergency.

Operations Management

Completes daily rounds to evaluate and document staffing, equipment, safety, and regulatory compliance. Troubleshoots and evaluates operational issues, provides technical recommendations to Chief Operator and other departmentsAnalyzes trends and operational status in SCADA, OP10, and other systems to ensure optimal operationsSupports maintenance of plant operations during construction or maintenance activities. Coordinates across departments to ensure continued operations. Review and updates operations SOPsDocuments non-conformances and corrective actions through AlexRenew’s Environmental Management SystemReviews daily, weekly, and monthly reports and logs for accuracy of information.

Safe Work Environment

Acts as the primary safety ambassador for the team, ensuring that all staff work safelyEnsures appropriate use of PPE. Coordinates with safety team for prompt replacement or repair of necessary PPE. Reports safety incidents and reviews safety reports using the safety reporting system

Regulatory Compliance and Reporting

Ensures 100% compliance with all permit requirements. Reports any suspected or actual noncompliance events to the Chief Operator within 1 hour of discovery. Reviews and signs required reports necessary for regulatory reporting.

Maintenance Support

Other duties and responsibilities to support AlexRenew vision and outcomes as needed.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, education, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Key Competencies, Operations People Leader:

Education and/or Experience:

Five (5) years of experience operating advanced wastewater treatment facility; and three (3) years supervisory experience or equivalent training preferred. Virginia Wastewater Works Operator Class 1 License required or ability to attain within one (1) year of hire date.Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.Advanced knowledge of process control in wastewater applications.Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of OSHA standard requirements for industrial safety and basic utility-related emergency procedures.Extensive knowledge of advanced wastewater treatment and resource recovery processes.Knowledge of laboratory, field processes and regulatory tests.Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic and annual planning, budgeting, supervision, production and processing methods, and coordination of people and resources. Knowledge of basic project management practices.Ability to use computer software programs.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee may perform on an occasional to regular basis while performing functions of this job. A detailed Physical Demands Analysis is available in Human Resources and a copy will be provided to all incumbents in this position. While performing the duties if this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and stand for nine hours a day. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception, near and far acuity, color and field of vision. The employee would be required to constantly communicate with management and coworkers, and to listen to emergency sirens and alarms.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Environmental conditions necessitate following strict safety guidelines and use of Personal Protective Equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee performs work indoors in a climate-controlled environment, with outdoor trips between buildings and some outdoor work required. Some areas of the plant are hot and humid at times. This position works a 10-hour fixed shift and is required to work weekends and holidays, as scheduled.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.