Water & Sewer Superintendent

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Ensure that all equipment is properly serviced, repaired, and maintained so that all plant processes can operate properly and reliably.
• Prioritizes maintenance and repair requests; monitors work of personnel performing daily.
• Directs operations to ensure safe and adequate wastewater treatment; inspects work in progress and completed work; monitors rate flows and pressure indicators; inspects wastewater systems to ensure accuracy in chemical testing and process control; maintains air quality emission standards and completes air quality reports.
• Coordinates and oversees the operations of raw water pumping station, water treatment plant, water quality, and water distribution systems in the pumping, treatment, and distribution of adequate and safe water.
• Performs inspections of water systems to ensure safe and adequate water supply.
• Coordinates and oversees the operation of pumping stations.
• Ensures the collection, treatment, and distribution of adequate and safe water.
• Reviews construction plans and specifications; ensures compliance with governmental codes and regulations.
• Develops and enforces safety procedures for the conveyance system.
• Manages the purchases, operation, and maintenance of equipment.
• Performs public relations with customers, other city departments, other governmental agencies, and contractors.
• Develops, maintains, and manages sewer rehabilitation projects.
• Reviews technology and helps develop equipment specifications.
• Meets with contractors and other city departments to review construction plans pertaining to installation, upgrades, and modifying physical and chemical processes of all facets of the surface water treatment facilities.
• Maintains compliance with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System.
• Loads, unloads, and works with chlorine tanks and cylinders.
• Works with SCADA personnel on computerized control system.
• Meets with contractors and other city departments to review construction plans pertaining to installation, upgrades, and modifying physical and chemical processes of all facets of the wastewater treatment facilities.
• Coordinates work with other departments, outside contractors, utility companies, and related agencies.
• Orders chemicals required for treating, testing, and wastewater; ensures an adequate supply is stocked at all times.
• Remains on call for after-hours emergencies; schedules and assigns personnel and crews to specific areas and shifts in emergency situations; evaluates response time and work of crews.
• Investigates complaints; responds to suggestions and inquiries from customers.
• Conducts training for crews regarding safety and other wastewater plant operations topics; schedules certification training and testing for employees.
• Writes bid specifications for procurement of equipment.
• Compiles records for inclusion in monthly department reports; prepares data for reporting to the state.
• Performs wastewater testing at work sites of crews, outside contractors; reviews state-mandated samples, and conducts state sampling programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Associate's Degree with four (4) years supervising work experience in water/wastewater treatment; pipe fitting and construction; or water/wastewater plant management; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a Georgia Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Class 1 License.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state commercial driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

Additional Information:
Knowledge of local, state, and federal safe drinking water regulations.
Knowledge of water treatment chemistry and microbiology.
Knowledge of construction practices and contractual obligations.
Knowledge of emergency response plans and protocols.
Knowledge of city budgeting and purchasing procedures.
Knowledge of city personnel policies.
Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of computers and other modern office equipment.
Skill in developing short- and long-range plans.
Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
Skill in the training and supervision of personnel.
Skill in the operation of computers and other modern office equipment.
Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral and written communication.

Salary : $66,490