Data is as of 6/15/2025.
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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Treatment Plant Operations Senior
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (70) Skill Craft
Class Code: 18823 Salary Grade: WE9
Approved: June 11, 1998 Last Revised: March 07, 2025

Purpose:
 

Under general direction, this position plans, participates in, conducts, and leads personnel assigned to the operation of a water/wastewater treatment plant. Uses broad and comprehensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures in analyzing treatment plant operations.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Monitors operation of plant and coordinates shift activities.
  2. Conducts periodic checks of plant operational equipment by checking equipment, monitors and adjusts flows, feeds equipment, and backwashes filters.
  3. Interprets policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
  4. Collects samples, and completes chemical tests/analysis of in-process treatment of water and wastewater. Performs process quality control testing, including jar testing, settle ability, solids inventory. Performs chemical inventory and calculates chemical dosages.
  5. Initiates and completes work orders.
  6. Reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams, drawings, and manufacturer manuals.
  7. Monitors instrumentation control panels.
  8. Calculates figures for reports, analyzes and interprets data, and prepares reports.
  9. Coordinates equipment outage and equipment operation. Enters and retrieves data using automated systems and computer.
  10. Mixes, stirs, and pours a variety of hazardous and non-hazardous solvents and chemicals.
  11. Answers citizen questions and provides assistance.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 

May lead others.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
  • Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment plant operations.
  • Knowledge of City practice, policy and procedure.
  • Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and related software.
  • Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  • Skill in the use of computers and related software.
  • Skill in planning and organizing.
  • Ability to lead others.
  • Ability to read blueprints.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
Minimum Qualifications:
 

Graduation an accredited high school or equivalent plus four (4) years of progressively responsible operational experience in a comparably sized water/wastewater treatment plant.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 
  • Current Class B Texas Water/Wastewater Certificate of Competency.
  • Valid current Texas Class C Driver License.
  • May require valid Texas Commercial Drivers License with endorsements.
  • Must be able to become certified for Respiratory Protection.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.