Operations Supervisor

CITY OF MONROE DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS JOB TITLE OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR DI ION: WATER TREATMENT JOB CLASS NUMBER: 9180 REVISION DATE: 8.3.2026 acceptance - Department Head DEFINITION/DISTINCUISHINC CHARACTERISTICS OF JOB: Operations Supervisor will be under the direct supervision of the Water Treatment Plant Superintendent. Responsible for supervising operations and the technical work that requires a high degree of surface water operations experience and knowledge. This position has a dayshift schedule but on occasion may be required to work other shifts as needed. Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge and ability of the operation and maintenance requirements of potable water treatment equipment and the processes involved in the treatment and pumping of water.
• Knowledge of basic physical and chemical analysis for potable water quality analysis.
• Ability to read meters, charts, and gauges to accurately maintain records of plant operations.
• Abilities to read and comprehend written technical Information and be able to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Be mentally alert, responsible and in good physical condition.
• Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel programs.ADMINISTRATION Human Resources ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Monitors the water treatment facilitys performance to ensure effective treatment and pumping of the communitys water supply.
• Make adjustments to the treatment process or pumping as required to effectively treat and deliver potable water in compliance with all rules, regulations and the facilitys standard operating procedures.
• Responsible for overall operation and performance of the operations department and personnel.
• Schedule and maintain all operator and trainee shifts.
• Travel out of town as needed for training, education, and conferences.
• On-Call twenty-four (24) hours per day.
• Required working nights, holidays, and weekends. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Training and Experience
• Must possess Class IV Water License in Production, Treatment, and Distribution.
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years experience in the water-related field. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
• Possess a valid State of Louisiana Driver 's License.
• Possess Class IV Water Production, Treatment, and Distribution Certifications.
• High School Diploma or a valid General Equivalent Diploma issued by a State Department of Education. Note: Specific Louisiana certifications are related to the division where you work Sewer Department -requires Wastewater Collections certification Water Department -requires Water Distribution certification Water Treatment Plant -requires Water Production, Treatment, and Distribution certifications