What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Superintendent position at City of Lubbock, TX?
Salary : $87,547.20 - $116,064.00 Annually
Location : Lubbock, TX
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : W132-6411
Department : Water Utilities and Public Works
Division : 6411 - Wastewater Treatment
Opening Date : 01 / 09 / 2025
Closing Date : 1 / 31 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Central
Summary
Plans, directs, and supervises operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities.
Essential Functions
- Ensure continual regulatory compliance through effective metrics monitoring, proactive maintenance requests, and sound operational practices.
- Foster positive relationships with regulatory agencies through compliance, transparency, and prompt notification and response times.
- Investigate operational problems and analyze operational records to ensure efficient, practical operating procedures are consistently used;
- Prepare and monitor annual operating budget;
- Prepare complex written reports and oral presentations concerning plant operations;
- Provide direction and training to subordinate employees;
- Maintain and oversee an effective, ongoing safety program;
- Initiate equipment repairs, identify equipment needs, and suggest modifications;
- Protect the public health through the application of knowledge and skills concerning waste water treatment plant operations;
- Develop and maintain public relations and associated public information programs;
- Coordinate effluent pumping with land application site managers;
- Provide management support to plant laboratory operations;
- Coordinate with Industrial Waste Monitoring and Pre-treatment program, and sludge disposal operations;
- Perform related duties as directed.
Qualifications
Completion of a bachelor degree in biology, chemistry, environmental engineering, business administration, or a related field with an additional five to seven years responsible supervisory experience in a wastewater treatment plant; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following :
Valid Current Driver's License
Waste Water Class A License is preferred
Waste Water "B" or ability to get certificate
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of :
Waste water laboratory procedures.
Safe operating practices.
Budgeting procedures.
Fiscal management.
Ability to :
Coordinate work among numerous work groups, agencies, and multiple City
departments.
Plan and manage the work of others.
Use good interpersonal skills.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with regulatory
agencies and other parties.
Prepare and administer a budget.
Physical Requirements :
Continuously talk, see and hear.
The City of Lubbock provides a comprehensive, cost effective, health and welfare package. To view the employee benefits click
Do you have a bachelor degree in biology, chemistry, environmental engineering, business administration, or a related field with an additional five to seven years responsible supervisory experience in a wastewater treatment plant; or any combination of relevant education?
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Salary : $87,547 - $116,064
