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11 Jun 2025
Full-Time Water Plant Supervisor
Job Description
- Summary/Purpose
Coordinate the flow of potable water throughout the City’s distribution system in a safe efficient manner and direct assigned employees in the completion of their responsibilities.* Essential functions of the position
+ Job requirements necessary the first day of employment Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)
- 1. Coordinate the flow of potable water throughout the City’s distribution system in a safe, efficient manner.
* A. Ensure all Gas & Water Supply Division water facilities are visited weekly to ensure proper working conditions.
* B. Ensure there is a sufficient inventory of chemicals to provide an adequate supply of potable water to the water systems served by the City of Duluth.
* C. Ensure all phases of the water treatment process are in accordance with applicable standards.
* D. Maintain equipment and processes used in treating and delivering water to produce potable water in accordance with all applicable standards.
* E. Maintain sufficient volume and pressure of finished, potable water delivered to the water systems served by the City of Duluth.
* F. Analyze and evaluate water supply system operation, water usage and system vulnerability, and recommend plant improvements and additions.
* G. Coordinate the operation and maintenance of the HVAC systems at the water treatment plant, pumping stations, and water storage facilities.
* H. Coordinate maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
* I. Develop and maintain an O&M Program for the Gas & Water Supply water facilities.
* J. Troubleshoot and correct abnormal operating conditions.
* K. Assist in the development of the Gas & Water Supply Division annual work plan, annual budget, and long-range strategic plan.
* L. Formulate, initiate or recommend new or improved practices and policies; develop plans and procedures to ensure efficient plant operation, including SCADA parameters and set points.
* M. Collaborate with other individuals, within and outside the City, in order to conduct regular and emergency operations efficiently.
* N. Coordinate emergency operations and communications for Public Works & Utilities as assigned.
* O. Create and submit plant production reports to meet internal and external reporting requirements, including reports to regulatory agencies as required.2. Supervise assigned staff.
* A. Prioritize, assign and direct work and projects.
* B. Coordinate work schedules and approve or reject leave requests.
* C. Effectively recommend the hire, transfer, assignment, promotion, reward, discipline, suspension, or discharge of assigned personnel.
* D. Establish work standards, provide coaching and feedback, and conduct employee performance evaluations.
* E. Provide for ongoing training of employees in emerging methods, trends, and technologies, and proper and safe work methods and procedures.
* F. Monitor work sites to ensure compliance with established methods, guidelines, standards and procedures.
* G. Effectively recommend adjustments or other actions in employee grievances.
* H. Delegate authority and responsibilities to others as needed.
* I. Disseminate instructions and information to employees through oral and written communications. Minimum Qualifications
- Education & Experience Requirements
+ A. Five (5) years’ experience operating a Minnesota Class “A”, or equivalent, water treatment plant.License Requirements
+ A. Possess and maintain a Minnesota Class “A” Water Operator’s License.
+ B. Possess and maintain a Minnesota 2nd Class “C” Boiler Engineer License.
+ C. Possess and maintain a Minnesota Driver’s license or equivalent.
How to Apply
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