$80,000-$84,000 per year

The Water/Wastewater Supervisor is responsible for the operation of the facility's water and wastewater systems in accordance with federal, state and local standards and permit requirements. Supervises and directs staff members in the proper sampling procedures, lab analysis, and process control changes and completes all necessary compliance sampling and related documentation. Leads staff members in the operation, installation, maintenance and repair of the Water/Wastewater Treatment Facility’s building structures and systems, including pumps, motors, electrical equipment, machinery, vehicles and grounds.

• The incumbent should be able to perform all of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the job performance requirements.

• Supervises staff in the performance of their duties and evaluates as prescribed by facility and CoreCivic policy.This includes training new employees, evaluating performance and preparing written performance reviews, listening to complaints and effectively resolving and monitoring disputes or issues, taking corrective or disciplinary action, developing work schedules for subordinates, and approving leave requests.

• Establishes process controls and implements best practices for the efficient operation of the water and wastewater systems. Monitors adherence to standardized procedures for operation, maintenance, preventative maintenance and repair of utility systems, sampling of water and wastewater.

• Interprets company policies to staff and enforces safety policies, regulations, standards and practices, including work zone safety, personal protective equipment, confined space entry, lockout-tagout, and hazard communication, as mandated by OSHA and federal, state and local agencies. Takes appropriate action in cases of serious and unusual incidents and emergencies.

• Performs routine inspections of the water and wastewater plants for regulatory compliance, safety, maintenance, completion of work orders and related issues.Directs corrective action for problems detected.

• Responds to emergencies, such as water breaks or system outages on an on-call basis.

• Prepares and maintains a variety of standard operating and regulatory records and reports, as required.Processes work orders, reports, purchase requisitions and other documents in a timely manner.

• Inspects and diagnoses malfunctioning equipment to ensure correct, cost-effective and quality repairs.Oversees repair or installation of new equipment or parts.

• Ensures that work orders are completed in accordance with company standards for workmanship and housekeeping and in compliance with building codes, blueprints, manuals and/or other applicable procedures, standards or specifications.

• Orders and approves purchases for supplies, equipment, parts and other maintenance materials within the guidelines of the facility purchasing procedures.

• Reads, comprehends, analyzes and interprets legal and non-legal documents, such as maintenance and construction contracts, technical procedures, governmental regulations, manuals for equipment, drawings and blueprints.

• Domestic U.S. travel may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma, GED certification or equivalent is required.

• Three years of experience in water treatment, water distribution, wastewater collections, and wastewater treatment is required.

• One year of experience in a supervisory position is preferred.

• Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Operator certified, Grade 3 in wastewater treatment, wastewater collections, water treatment, and water distribution, is required.

• Must demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of safe work methods and technical aptitude for understanding and following all safety and sanitary rules and regulations necessary to protect health and welfare of others, and for proposing changes to improve operating policies.

• Experience in Microsoft Office applications is required.

• A valid driver's license is required.

• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE – including Disability/Veteran.