Job description

About us

City of Rayne-Louisiana is a local municipality with a population of 7,160. We are customer-centric, supportive, engaging and our goal is to provide quality services in a timely and professional manner to our citizens. You can view more about our city at www.rayne.org

City of Rayne
Water/Wastewater Superintendent

Job Listing

The city of Rayne is seeking a qualified leader to fill the position of Water & Wastewater
Superintendent.

Position requirements are as follows:

* At least a Class 3 State of Louisiana (LDH) License in Water Production, Water Treatment,
Water Distribution, Wastewater Collection and Wastewater Treatment.
* Communication skills for working with LDH, and DEQ, as well as handling day-to-day customer complaints and reporting to the mayor and city council as needed.
*Experienced preferred applicants

Ability To

• Supervise and participate in the operations of equipment and processes commonly found in a conventional potable water treatment plant, transmission, and distribution facilities as well as wastewater treatment & collection.
• Plan, organize, supervise, assign, work schedules and evaluate the work of subordinates.
• Lead, evaluate and provide guidance to staff and provide for their training and development.
• Read and interpret technical illustrations, blueprints, maps, plans, specifications, wiring and pneumatic diagrams.
• Analyze complex operational problems; evaluate alternatives, recommend and/or implement effective courses of action.
• Learn and understand the WTP and WWTP SCADA system and the relationship to plant and field operations.
• Prepare technical reports and perform a variety of operational calculations and analyses to improve plant operations to reduce costs.
• Assist the WTP Foreman in planning and scheduling emergency shutdowns of the plant.
• Organize, set priorities and exercise independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing and give clear written and verbal instructions.
• Maintain records and files.
• Subject to 24-hour emergency callback and may require working overtime, varying hours, weekends and holidays.

Duties Include

• Directs, schedules and supervises the daily activities of water & waste plant maintenance and operation.
• Coordinates activities associated with the proper operation and maintenance of the physical plant including process control.
• Participates in the selection and training of the WTP and WWTP operations and maintenance personnel.
• Provides day-to-day leadership and works with assigned staff to ensure the proper, safe and efficient operation of the water & wastewater treatment plants; provides for the training of assigned personnel in proper and safe plant operation.

• Responds to emergency situations as required, including those occurrences after normal working hours and related events.
• Supports the City’s safety program at the WTP and WWTP; ensures subordinates follow safety practices in work methods and procedures; enforces proper safety procedures while working in dangerous situations. Educates employees on rules, regulations, codes, safe work habits and potential hazards presented by their work.
• Responsibility for after-hour emergencies such as mechanical failure of equipment, chemical spills, and emergency plant shutdowns.
• Keeps records, maintains files and assists in preparation of a variety of technical research and reports.
• Coordinates treatment plant operations with laboratory staff and treatment plant management to ensure that the plant follows all health and safety standards.
• Participates in budget preparation.

Knowledge Of

• Principles, practices, and methods of operating a conventional potable water treatment plant.
• Local, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the productions, treatment, storage and transmission of potable water, including safe Drinking Water Act and relevant EPA, DEQ and DHH

Regulations.

• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including training, work evaluation, discipline, and customer service.
• Treatment process instrumentation used for control and monitoring of unit processes.

Position benefits are as follows:

* Health Insurance
* Sick leave
* Annual vacation
* MERS Retirement Program
* Paid Legally Recognized Holidays
* Work vehicle provided
* Work telephone provided
* Pay is negotiable and dependent upon experience
* Applicant should live within 10 miles of the city or willing to relocate
* The date of interviews will be announced with enough notice to allow scheduling
* All applicants will have the application protected to assure your current employer is not knowing if you wish for the option

Qualified individuals may apply in person Monday to Friday at Rayne City Hall, 801 The Boulevard,
Rayne, LA between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The City of Rayne is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Experience level:

• 4 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• CERTIFICATION IN WATER WASTEWATER OPERATIONS (Required)

Work Location: In person

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