KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of water treatment operations; operating principles of valves, pumps, and motors; principles and methods of laboratory water analyses; effects of water treatment processes, and potential issues that may arise. Knowledge of safety principles and practices; applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations regarding water treatment; management / supervision principles, practices; computer software used in water plant system controls and operations; basic mathematics concepts and ability to perform calculations; chemicals Safety Data Sheets; and basic science concepts and their applications in regards to plant operations.
Demonstrated skills in understanding diagrams and blueprints; reading and interpreting plans and specifications; safely working with water treatment equipment and treatment chemicals; budget knowledge; leadership skills; skills to operate and maintain assigned equipment; oral and written communication skills; problem solving and analytical skills
Demonstrated abilities to prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of plant operators; and make important decisions.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or GED;
- 6 years of water experience;
- An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.
LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Requires a Commonwealth of Virginia Level 1 Water Operator's License.
PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- Class 1 Waterworks license;
- Supervisory experience;
- Extensive computer skills to include Microsoft Word and Excel
- Associate's degree or higher in Biology, Chemistry, Geology or Environment Science
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push objects, pull objects, lift, use fingers and grasp objects. The working conditions may include exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases and potentially hazardous chemicals, working in or with wastewater. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.