WASTEWATER OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
Kent County Personnel Office
Dover, DE
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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Dover, DE
POSTED
30+ days ago
information, please see: https://joblink.delaware.gov/jobs/1461570
OPEN FOR KENT COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND THE PUBLIC!
PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE FROM THIS BOARD!
DATE POSTED: JULY 30, 2025
POSTED BY: DANIELLE FIELDS
CLOSING DATE/TIME: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
All applicants must submit an online application to be considered for
the position. To apply, please visit
https://www.kentcountyde.gov/My-Government/Employment-Human-Resources/Employment-
Opportunities if you have any questions, please feel free to contact the
Human Resources department at
(302) 744-1918 or by email at hr.recruitment@kentcountyde.gov.
Department of Public Works
Wastewater Facilities Division
FLSA Exempt, GRADE 2123
$72,045.58/annually
WASTEWATER OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
General Description
The purpose of this position is to perform high-level work in the
process controls and mechanical operation and
maintenance of the wastewater treatment facilities. This position works
under general supervision of the Plant
Superintendent and Assistant Director and independently develops work
methods and sequences.
Duties and Responsibilities
The functions listed below are those that represent most work duties and
responsibilities in this position.
Management may assign additional functions as necessary.
Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee
concerns and problems, directing
work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance
appraisals.
Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules;
maintains standards; monitors
status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers
questions. gives advice and
direction as needed.
Inspects facilities to ensure proper operations and compliance with
federal and State regulations.
Collects, compiles and evaluates laboratory and operations data.
Assists Plant Superintendent and Assistant Director in preparation of
monthly reports and weekly reports as
required.
Approves purchase requisitions.
Assists in budget preparation process for operations section.
Requests and supervises maintenance work on all machinery.
Directs regular operations and safety training for staff.
Ensures that sufficient supplies and materials are on hand to conduct
operations.
Performs related work as required.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent with a working
knowledge of wastewater biology, electronics,
and chemistry supplemented by eight (8) years of operations experience
in a wastewater treatment plant or any
combination of experience and training. An Associates Degree in Biology,
Environmental Science, or related field is
preferred.
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