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Description: This position may perform the following duties: Function as Direct Responsible Charge of plant operations as defined by Utah Code; supervise and participate in the activities of a work unit including operating process equipment, monitoring controls, and recording readings; aid in sampling and testing of wastewater; inspect facilities for operational status; recognize changes in normal operations environment, determine causes, and direct the resolution; make needed process control calculations and adjustments to ensure adequate solids removal; participate in biosolids management; ensure operational activities are completed accurately and efficiently and within established guidelines and safety standards; direct staff programs for operators and relief operators and advise them on technical matters; prioritize needed plant repairs and improvements in coordination with the maintenance supervisor; implement preventative maintenance programs; monitor contracted work involving plant upgrades and modifications; as needed, perform operational duties of lower-level Water Reclamation Plant operators; supervise, plan, and coordinate the work of assigned personnel including scheduling and prioritizing workload and assignments; review work of subordinates and ensure all work is performed in compliance with applicable rules and regulations; advise and assist subordinates in their work; assist with employee training and certification programs; identify, evaluate, and resolve personnel concerns; conduct performance evaluations and enact discipline or rewards as needed; assist with hiring decisions including hiring and firing of W.R.P. staff; maintain inventory; initiate requisitions; track purchase orders, equipment, and supply bidding; aid in preparation of reports for state agencies; maintain records; instruct operators on recordkeeping procedures and plant functions; guide tours of citizens through reclamation plant; assist other staff members as needed; perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent and six years of qualified water treatment plant operator experience, three years of which must have been at a level equal to a certified Utah Grade II Operator. Up to two years of additional education may be substituted for an equal amount of general operator experience. Relevant and specialized operator training may be substituted for education requirement, where twenty-five Continuing Education Units is equivalent to one year of education. A valid, lawful Commercial Driver License (CDL) and Utah Unrestricted Grade IV Wastewater Treatment Operator Certificate are required.