Water Utilities Superintendent

**Summary** Under the direction of the Water/Wastewater Utilities Manager, the person in this role is responsible for supervising, directing, and coordinating various operational tasks. The Water/Wastewater Utilities Superintendent is responsible for overseeing maintenance and repair of the water distribution and wastewater collection system. This includes staffing, budget management, monitoring, reporting on performance and efficiency measures, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The Superintendent also works with vendors, contractors, engineers, and other City departments to ensure projects are completed, and workflow is maintained. **Pay Range:** Depending on qualifications and experience **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** *include the following. Other duties may be assigned*. - Assume the role of Water/Wastewater Utilities Manager as required. - Work collaboratively with other Superintendents to ensure optimal utilization of employees and available resources. - Oversee the completion of work assignments to ensure continuous service in the wastewater collection system. - Inspect all completed job assignments by staff to ensure the safety, accuracy, and quality of the work process. - Identify operational deficiencies and recommend solutions. - Coordinate operations, maintenance activities, and emergency response with other groups and support staff. - Assist with plan review for developmental and capital projects. - Assist with managing the annual department budget. - Oversee purchasing equipment, parts, and supplies for inventory or immediate use. - Develop and maintain standard operating procedures. - Work outside normal working hours as needed to correct any problems that arise. This includes responding to emergency call-ins, which can occur any time, day, or night. - Work cooperatively with other departments, contractors, and regulatory agencies to coordinate activities, exchange information, and resolve problems. - Must know and follow safety instructions and maintain housekeeping procedures. - Supervise the safety training, tasks, and advancement of employees. - Oversee project safety and investigate any incidents involving employees. - Read and interpret utility plans, record drawings, inspection reports, asset data, and specifications. - Notify Water/Wastewater Utilities Manager, Water Utilities Director, and Regulatory Agencies as necessary in emergency situations. **Minimum Qualifications** - High School Diploma and a Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License. - TCEQ Wastewater Collections III license. - TCEQ Class B Water Distribution license CSI License - Five or more years’ experience in water/wastewater system operations. - Five or more years’ experience in a leadership role. *Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.* **Preferred Qualifications** - Advanced training in utility safety, operations, maintenance, and repair methods. - Experience with regulatory compliance and documentation. - Experience in plan review and project management. - Experience reviewing inspection reports and asset data. - Proficient in Cityworks, **Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:** - Comprehensive knowledge of utility maintenance and repair methods. - Comprehensive knowledge of utility plans and specifications. - Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations. - Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory reporting methods and documentation. - Skill with Microsoft Office computer applications. **Licenses and Certifications** - TCEQ Wastewater Collections III license. - TCEQ Class B Water Distribution license - CSI License - Valid Class C Texas driver's license **Physical Requirements / Work Environment** Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Frequent work performed outside or with exposure to risk including exposure to hazardous chemicals, raw sewage, communicable diseases, loud or constant noise, el…