Assistant Water Systems Superintendent

About the role

The City of Fort Worth is seeking an Assistant Water Systems Superintendent to lead and manage the operational and maintenance activities of six plants, collections, distribution, HVAC, and wholesale metering. This position assists the Water Systems Superintendent in overseeing the day-to-day maintenance activities and collaborating with other divisions, departments, consultants, and outside contractors.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff, prioritizes and assigns work; conducts performance evaluations; ensures staff is trained; ensures employees follow policies and procedures; maintains a healthy and safe working environment; and, makes hiring, termination, and disciplinary decisions or recommendations
• Aids in managing assigned services and activities of one or more water/wastewater plants. Plans and implements work programs; and coordinates with other divisions, departments, and City personnel to ensure the effective operations of assigned plants
• Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned water/wastewater operations and programs; and recommends and administers policies and procedures
• Reviews engineering principles to determine the needed labor, equipment, and material to accomplish the installation and to determine effective ways for repair or construction
• Researches new industry processes and equipment for potential implementation. Collaborates with others to research trends, data, and other records to gain knowledge of equipment and machinery; and inspects and investigates problem areas within the system for possible remedies
• Participates in the development and administration of the division's annual budget. Participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; oversees outside contracts; monitors expenditures; oversees inventory; and makes purchasing decisions
• Provides technical staff assistance to the assigned senior management personnel. Reviews and submits reports regarding assigned repair and maintenance projects
• Researches new innovative technology and implements new maintenance practices
• Reviews plans in design for construction. Make recommendations on equipment and review specifications

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, chemistry, biology or related field
• Five (5) years of increasing responsible experience in either water or wastewater treatment operations and maintenance, including two (2) years of supervisory responsibility
• Valid Texas driver’s license
• TCEQ Class C Wastewater/Surface Water Treatment Operator License will be preferred at time of application. Applicants licensed outside the State of Texas will be required to obtain the appropriate license as outlined above through reciprocity, within six months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible experience in water/wastewater collections, treatment operations and maintenance, including three (3) years of supervisory responsibility

Benefits

• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Pension Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities