JOB: Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor (Grand Ledge)

Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor

City of Grand Ledge
Salary Range:  $61,339 - $82,162  

Supervised By: Public Services Superintendent and/or Public Works Superintendent  

Supervises: Department of Public Services (DPS) staff and others as assigned. 

General Summary:

Under the general direction of the Public Services Superintendent, directs and facilitates the work, planning, scheduling, laboratory, and record keeping of the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). Manages and directs the operation and maintenance of the City’s WWTP to meet all State and Federal regulatory criteria.  Supervises, plans, and coordinates the operation, maintenance, and repair of the facility along with the lift stations.  Plans and coordinates work schedules, prioritizes projects, and communicates effectively with employees, contractors, regulatory agencies, and the general public.  Supervises assigned employees.  Serves in an on-call status, facilitating and supervising the emergency operations of the WWTP in conjunction with other supervisory personnel.  

Essential Job Functions:

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties that the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

1. Plans, coordinates, and supervises daily operations of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Develops and implements procedures to ensure the efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of WWTP equipment and lift stations. Receives and prioritizes work orders, assigns tasks to staff, and coordinates activities with other divisions within Public Services as needed. Assists with planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating all aspects of wastewater treatment and helps develop and implement policies and procedures in accordance with departmental directives, City policy, and all applicable State and Federal rules and regulations.  
2. Instructs, trains, supervises, evaluates, and assists in recruiting and hiring assigned personnel.  Ensure employees are properly trained in operations and safety procedures.  Inspects work projects to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and practices while assuring deadlines are met.  Provides information, feedback, and assistance to others within the department to refine work outputs and resolve problems.  Provides technical advice and assistance to employees on complex or unusual work assignments.
3. Plans, supervises, facilitates, and records all facility-related activities.  Coordinates work with utility companies, contractors, and other City departments.
4. Assists in preparing budget figures and objectives for the WWTP and lift stations.
5. Prepares usage, flow, and other related reports for City, County, State, and Federal agencies. Ensures compliance with applicable State, Federal, and local regulations regarding municipal wastewater treatment.  Oversees laboratory analysis, data collection, and records management.  Compiles regular reports on operations.
6. Conducts research, compiles information, and prepares reports at the request of the Public Services Superintendent. Represents the Department of Public Services at various meetings and makes presentations as assigned.
7. Assists in assessing the need for private contracting of special projects and services, participates in the contracting process, and provides project oversight and quality control as directed.
8. Operates light and heavy equipment, tools, and vehicles in support of various projects associated with the department or other departments as needed.  Performs snow removal activities as assigned, including emergency snow removal.
9. Coordinates work with the Assistant Public Services Superintendent and provides project assistance as needed.
10. Availability to respond to weather and infrastructure emergencies, and wastewater alarms as situations may dictate.  Provides on-call duty as necessary.
11. May be assigned temporarily to other divisions to perform duties that utilize the individual employee’s skills and abilities.  In this situation, the employee may perform duties specified in any Public Services Department job description.
12. Performs related duties and special projects as needed.
13. These examples do not include all of the duties that the employee may be expected to perform.  

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Minimum Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

• Educational requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; a college degree is preferred in an applicable field.
• Experience requirements include five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in public works functions, wastewater treatment plant operations, including supervisory experience. 
• A State of Michigan Class B wastewater treatment certificate is required.  Consideration given to obtaining a State of Michigan Class B wastewater treatment certificate within one (1) year.
• A valid Michigan driver’s license and the obtainment of a Michigan Commercial Driver’s License Class A with air brake endorsement within one (1) year.
• Ability to exercise good judgement, initiative, and resourcefulness in dealing with the public, elected officials, community leaders, and other professionals.
• Knowledge of the machines, equipment, materials, technologies, safety precautions, and operating practices of modern wastewater systems and related equipment.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and perform job functions during non-standard business hours.
• Ability to effectively train, lead, motivate, evaluate, and discipline employees under emergency and non-emergency conditions.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and individually.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare comprehensive reports on the operations of the WWTP and lift stations.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, contractors, other governmental agencies, and the public.
• Substantial knowledge of electronic controllers and electric circuits as it related to WWTP and lift stations.
• Knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems and how they operate.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present ideas and concepts orally and in writing.
• Ability to critically assess situations and solve problems, and to work effectively under stress, within deadlines, and with changes in work priorities.
• Knowledge of the Clean Water Act of 1972. 
• Ability to perform a broad range of diagnosis, maintenance, and repair functions as it relates to WWTP and lift stations.
• Knowledge of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits (NPDES).
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments with minimal direction.  

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees encounter while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others in person, via phone calls, text, and email, review and produce written and electronic documents and drawings, and attend meetings at locations throughout the city. The employee is frequently required to inspect work in progress at locations throughout the City and occasionally required to lift and/or move objects of moderate to heavy weight, operate hand and power tools, traverse uneven ground, and perform work at varying heights and in all light conditions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to high-pressure water systems, sanitary sewer, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; moving mechanical parts and/or heavy equipment; outside weather conditions; vibration; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment ranges from moderate to very loud. 

Application:

This class specification is intended merely to identify the class and illustrate the kinds of duties that may be assigned to its incumbents. It should not be interpreted as describing all the duties whose performance may ever be required of such employees or to limit the nature and extent of assignments such an individual may be given. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

January 30, 2026

**In addition to the regular vacation accrual, this position will receive an additional forty (40) hours of vacation time per year, in accordance with section 4.8 of the Personnel Manual.

First Review of Resumes Begin February 18, 2026

TO APPLY: Submit application (on website), resume, five (5) professional references, and letter of introduction to Amee King, Assistant City Manager at aking@cityofgrandledge.com