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Distinguishing Features of Work
This is supervisory, technical work in the operation of water production
facilities of a new water treatment plant that is being constructed at
2120 N. Hoover in Wichita. The employee is responsible for planning,
directing, and reviewing the work of skilled and technical staff in the
water treatment plant for a particular shift to ensure the production
and delivery of safe drinking water. Work is directed and reviewed
through establishment of goals and subsequent evaluation of progress
toward goal attainment.\
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Experience in the water treatment industry is a valued asset.
Compensation will be based on individual experience and determined at
hire based on skills and competencies. The role provides additional
opportunities for swift pay progression linked to the development of
skills and competencies. The salary range for this position is
\$61,634.00 - \$113,364.00 annually.\
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The days and hours for this position:Multiple Shifts Available\
Bargaining Unit: Employees Council
Examples of Work Performed
- Directs the operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant
and on-site pump station.
- Manages and trains operations and maintenance personnel.
- Oversees staff who are responsible for adjusting water levels, flow
rates, chemical dosages, and other water treatment processes.
- Responds to water quality concerns, troubleshoots treatment problems
associated with pH, solids level, mixing intensity, chemical dosage,
and biological processes, and directs appropriate corrective
actions.
- Records information about plant performance on log sheets or
computer databases.
- Coordinates plant maintenance while maintaining 24/7 operation of
the plant.
- Creates, assigns, and reviews electronic work orders and maintenance
records.
- Communicates and coordinates concerns about water quality and
quantity with staff at all pump stations and at the Aquifer Storage
& Recovery (ASR) Facility and Wellfield.
- Conducts research and provides consultative services as needed.
- Hires and evaluates staff, develops staff training plans, takes
disciplinary action as needed, and recommends additions or changes
in personnel.
- Reviews and approves employee leave and timesheets and recommends
appropriate changes in employee pay.
- Maintains reference and resource materials.
- Implements safety regulations and assures conformance.
- Assures compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements.
- Assists staff with process control, operations & maintenance, and
instrumentation tasks as needed.
- Monitors weather and forecasts daily water consumption and
production requirements.
- The examples of work performed are not intended to be all-inclusive.
- The City of Wichita reserves the right to assign additional
responsibilities as needed.
Requirements of Work
- Knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to producing
and distributing safe drinking water
- Thorough knowledge of the principles of specialized water treatment
operations
- Knowledge of the functions and mechanics of pumps, chemical
analyzers, and other equipment used in awater treatment plant
- Basic understanding of the principals of biology and chemistry as
they relate to water treatment
- Ability to use a computer to access, interpret and record
information
- Ability to find, understand, and interpret data from the
Supervisory, Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and the
Geographic Information System (GIS).
- Ability to tolerate exposure to airborne environmental nuisances
associated with open grounds, exposure to chemicals used in water
treatment, exposure to ad erse weather conditions, and equipment and
machinery noise (with the use of earplugs).
- Ability to monitor, evaluate and respond to SCADA information
- Ability to walk variable distances multiple times per shift and
climb stairs and ladders and to bend, twist, push, pull and reach as
necessary to evaluate equipment/instrumentation function
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with
associates, employees of other departments and representatives of
outside agencies
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in
writing
- Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver\'s license
- Ability to maintain a valid Kansas Class IV Water Supply System
Operator certification or acquire within six (6) months of hire.
- Ability to be on call up to 24 hours per day
- An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety
of other individuals in the workplace.
Required Experience and Training
High school diploma orequivalent educational attainment is necessa
