Water Utilities Superintendent

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Cookordinate 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, including responding to emergency call-ins.
• Work cooperatively with other departments, contractors, and regulatory agencies to coordinate activities, exchange information, and resolve problems.
• Notify Water/Wastewater Utilities Manager, Water Utilities Director, and Regulatory Agencies as necessary in emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications

• A 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.

Licenses and Certifications

• TCEQ Wastewater Collections III license.
• TCEQ Class B Water Distribution license.
• CSI 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, electricity, humidity, wetness, extreme temperatures, heights, odors, gases, mists, confined spaces, climbing ladders, cramped spaces, and inherent construction related hazards.
• Position is subject to 24-hour call out, 365 days per year.