Assistant Superintendent-South Durham Water Reclamation Facility (WRF)

Supervisory Duties

Supervises treatment plant staff, including planning, assigning, evaluating work and training; plans and implements process improvements; ensures preventative, predictive and emergency maintenance is performed on assigned facilities and equipment; convenes and facilitates meetings; and ensures compliance with applicable safety and operational regulations, policies, and procedures.

Budget Management

Aids in budget preparation; manages equipment acquisition; monitors and assists with approving expenditures; researches and analyzes product, price, vendor, and other financial and operational information; prepares cost estimates; inspects inventory levels and equipment to determine purchase, repair, or replacement requirements; and makes budget and purchasing recommendations.

Documentation and Reporting

Prepares, oversees the preparation of, reports, memos, plans, presentations, records, and other documentation; oversees the maintenance of databases and online systems; researches and analyzes information; reports findings and makes recommendations; and reviews work and the work of others for accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.

Collaboration and Communication

Collaborates with higher-level staff, contractors, the public, and other City departments, and/or external agencies; attends meetings and workshops; assists with managing department operations and developing department goals and policies; responds to inquiries and concerns; prepares and conducts presentations; provides technical assistance; and/or coordinates and facilitates projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, in water resources, environmental science, engineering, or a directly related field
• Five years of related experience
• North Carolina Grade III Biological Operator Certification (or greater) at time of hire, (if currently have a Grade III, must be willing and able to obtain a North Carolina Grade IV Biological Operator Certification within 12 months of start date)
• North Carolina Maintenance Technologist certification
• NC Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)