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Field Supervisor - Wastewater Treatment

Salary

$27.41 - $34.26 Hourly

Location

7425 Thompson Rd Baytown, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

25-00121

Department

PUBLIC WORKS & ENGINEERING

Opening Date

06/07/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

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Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Field Supervisor for our Wastewater Treatment team. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing and coordinating field operations, as well as a strong understanding of wastewater treatment processes. Responsibilities include supervising plant operations and direct the operation and maintenance of the wastewater plant and lift stations to meet TCEQ and EPA requirements, If you are a motivated individual with a passion for environmental sustainability, we encourage you to apply.

The Field Supervisor for the Wastewater Treatment plants supervises plant operations, plans, organizes, and directs operation and maintenance of the plant to meet TCEQ and EPA requirements. Provides training to current and incoming operators and maintenance personnel. Maintains records of all plant operations, and provides safety training. Oversees major repairs/equipment replacements, assigns work duties, procures supplies, and provides safety training. Reviews construction plans to ensure operational efficiency.

Duties

+ Plans, organizes, and directs operation and maintenance of the plant to meet State and EPA requirements. Maintains records of all plant operations. Orders parts and checks parts against received invoices.

+ Plans, organizes, and directs operation and maintenance of the City of Baytown Lift stations. Orders parts and checks parts against received invoices.

+ Coordinates all activities and maintains records of the State Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Permit and the EPA’s Risk Management Plan Permit.

+ Performs personnel related duties including training and coaching. Conducts safety training on a monthly basis.

+ Communicates plant activities with supervisors and office personnel.

+ Interprets lab data and work reports to make decisions concerning plant operations.

+ Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

+ High school diploma or equivalent (GED), plus specialized technical courses.

+ Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).

+ Class "B" Wastewater Treatment Certification from TCEQ.

+ Three years experience in a paraprofessional related role.

+ Demonstrated prior supervisory experience.

Preferred:

+ Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or institution in a related field.

+ Class “A” Wastewater Treatment Certification from TCEQ.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the operation of wastewater facilities. Ability to interpret and give written and oral instructions, prepare reports, and read blueprints. Knowledge of mathematics, management techniques, lab procedures, and electricity. Knowledge of EPA and TCEQ permit regulations, chemistry and biology as related to wastewater, and activated sludge process and control. Knowledge of good management with practical experience. Must be computer literate in Word and Excel. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.

Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.

Attendance is an essential function of this positionThe City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.

Overall Position Strength Demands

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

To promote health and wellness, we provide a comprehensive benefits program (listed below) to meet the needs of you and your family. Our goal is to help you live and work well – 365 days a year.

Medical

+ United Healthcare

+ Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment

+ Annual Deductible (Network) $750 Indiv/$2,250 Family

+ In-Network Benefit 80%/20% after plan deductible

+ $50 co-pay (general visit)

+ RX - $10 Generic/$40 Formulary/$75 Non-Formulary

+ Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and Dependent Care expenses

+ FREE virtual visits

Dental

+ Cigna Dental PPO & DHMO

+ Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment

+ Preventative & diagnostic covered at 100%

+ Annual Deductible: $50/Indiv (Cigna PPO) - No annual deductible for Cigna DHMO

Vision

+ Superior Vision

+ Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment

+ In-Network exam co-pay $10 & $25 materials co-pay

+ Frames: $140 Allowance - Contact Lenses: $160 Allowance

Holistic Health & Wellness

+ Employee Wellness Center offering FREE primary care medical treatment for employees & dependents on the Medical plan

+ FREE access to gyms, Shipt, and Walmart+ through our employee medical insurance

+ Gym partnership with Lee College Wellness Center & swimming pool for $58/year

+ Employee Assistance Program providing employees and their household family members up to 8 FREE counseling sessions per issue per year, legal and financial assistance, will generator tools, and more!

+ Sick Leave Pool providing participants additional paid sick time if accruals are exhausted.

+ SmartDollar: free online program providing tips and tools from Dave Ramsey for getting out of debt and building good saving practices

Retirement

+ Texas Municipal Retirement System:

+ 7% employee contribution with a 14% employer match

+ 5 year vesting

+ Retirement Eligibility: 20 years of service/any age - or - 5 years of service/at least age 60

+ FREE Life Insurance coverage up to 1X your base annual salary

+ MissionSquare and Roth IRA plans: additional voluntary employee participation

Disability Insurance

+ Equitable:

+ Long-term Disability: voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of monthly earnings up to $8,000 per month up to social security age, depending on the disability

+ Short-term Disability: voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of weekly earnings up to $1,000 per week for up to the first 13 weeks of a disability

Training and Tuition Assistance

+ The HUB Employee Training Center: we invest in you by equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to live out our Purpose and Core Values

+ Access to funding up to $1,500 per semester or $3,000 per year for tuition toward courses that are job-related or will enhance your work performance

Generous Paid Sick, Vacation, & Holiday Leave

+ 10 holidays per year and one personal employee day per year

+ 15 days sick leave per year

+ Starting at 10 days of vacation per year; up to 25 days per year

+ Sick and Vacation hours roll over annually up to the maximum limit

+ 15 days Paid Parental Leave

To explore all of the benefits we offer, please visit: https://baytownbenefits.com/

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?

+ High School Diploma

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree or Higher

+ None of the above

02

Which specialized technical courses have you taken that are related to this position? If none, please type N/A.

03

Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? (Must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days)

+ Yes

+ No

04

Which of the following Wastewater Treatment Certifications do you posses from TCEQ?

+ I have a current Class "A" Wastewater Treatment Certification from TCEQ

+ I have a current Class "B" Wastewater Treatment Certification from TCEQ

+ I do not have a current Wastewater certification from TCEQ, but I do possess a current certification from another state

+ None of the above

05

How many years of related experience do you have?

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 - 2 years

+ 3 - 4 years

+ 5 - 6 years

+ 7+ years

+ None of the above

06

This position requires proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Please describe your experience using these programs. If you have no experience, please type N/A.

07

Please describe your experience in a supervisory role. Include the number of employees you have supervised, the types of responsibilities you held (e.g., scheduling, training, performance evaluations), and how you motivated or coached your team to achieve goals. If you have no supervisory experience, please type N/A.

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Employer

City of Baytown

Address

2401 Market Street Baytown, Texas, 77520

Phone

281-420-6520

Website

http://www.baytown.org

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