Operations Supervisor I, II, III

 Apply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity.                                          Operations Supervisor  The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC), a publicly-owned wastewater treatment facility located in Newark, New Jersey, is currently seeking an Operations Supervisor.  Created in 1902, PVSC is the 5th largest facility of its kind in the United States, directly serving approximately 1.5 million residents in 48 municipalities located in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic and Union Counties. The 140-acre plant is designed to treat an average of 330 million gallons per day ("mgd") of wastewater with an annual average flow of approximately 241mgd.   Position Summary:The Operations Supervisor is responsible for the operation and supervision of one or more processes pertaining to the treatment of wastewater, biosolids, and the collection system. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Must be able to prepare concise and accurate reports, provide conclusions, and make recommendations. Must be able to assign appropriate tasks, as well as train and supervise staff working with wastewater and the collection, treatment and disposal of biosolids.Knowledge of the various laws, rules and government regulations pertaining to wastewater and biosolids collection, treatment and disposal, as well as the principles and methods used in the treatment and disposal of wastewater and biosolids is required.  Must also have knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions required in the collection and treatment of wastewater and/or biosolids. Experience:Minimum seven (7) years of experience in wastewater treatment or collection system maintenance and operation,including a minimum of one (1) year in a supervisory capacity. Education: High School Diploma, Vocational School Diploma or equivalency certificate and satisfactory completion of both the Basic and Advanced Wastewater Treatment courses.Licenses: Valid New Jersey Driver's License, a NJ Treatment Plant S2 or NJ Collection System C2 license. NJDOT certified Traffic Control Coordinator license preferred for Line Operations Supervisors. Working Conditions:Workers are employed in conditions associated with a wastewater treatment plant and sewer collection system and required to work indoors and outdoors.Must be available for emergencies or job assignments on a 24 hour basis.To Apply: All applicants must meet the NJ First Act residency requirements.Please visit our website at click on "Employment," then double click on the "Employment Application" link.  Please email a completed employment application along with a cover letter and resume including salary requirements to or mail your application packet to the address below.  Passaic Valley Sewerage CommissionAttn: Human Resources 600 Wilson AvenueNewark, NJ 07105   The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC) is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity in the workplace.  Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or sexual orientation.  PVSC offers excellent benefit options and a pension plan.  For more information about PVSC, please visit

Created: 2025-03-08