Superintendent - Water Distribution

Department

Public Works & Utilities
- Water Distribution

Friday, June 5, 2026

Starting at $70,138.00/yr DOQ

Full Time

Open until filled

Public Works and Operations & Maintenance
- Water Distribution Division

Exempt

Essential:
This position is an Essential classification and will require the employee to report to duty before, during, and after a hurricane or emergency.

This position normally works a regular weekday daytime shift and includes evenings, weekends and holidays and/or immediate response to emergency conditions.

Supervisors, Crew Chiefs and technical staff

Operations & Maintenance Manager, PWU Associate Director, PWU Director, or designees

The Superintendent performs complex supervisory, administrative and professional work in planning, organizing, directing and supervising the Water Distribution Division in the Public Works and Utilities Department.

• Prepares Division budget; monitors and evaluates expenditures.
• Plans, organizes, schedules, supervises and evaluates the work of a large number of employees engaged in the safe operation and maintenance of water distribution systems; reviews proposed plans and specifications with supervisors for expansion, modification and repair of equipment and facilities; plans for future facilities or services expansions and improvements.
• Reviews effectiveness and efficiency of operations and approves corrective measures as necessary; investigates use of new materials and new methods of operation in order to improve efficiency and level of service; prepares reports on Division activities and operations.
• Ensures assigned facilities operate in accordance with rules and regulations and meet standards set for such operations.
• Establishes Division priorities and schedules projects; works with staff or consulting engineers on design of new facilities or modification of existing facilities; reviews construction activities; prepares technical reports.
• Supervises and participates in the preparation of operating and capital budgets; prepares and approves purchases and requisitions; prepares written specifications for equipment.
• Instruct employees regarding proper work methods and practices and make periodic inspections to ensure that established methods and practices are followed.
• Interviews, selects and/or recommends new hires; collaborates with leadership on all disciplinary actions.
• Trains employees as necessary on operations and the use of computer software.
• Coordinates activities and operations of the Division with other divisions; operates facilities when required.
• Analyzes work practices as well as cost and time records; conducts cost effectiveness studies.
• Serves as liaison with State, County and City departments and divisions to coordinate work efforts, reviews construction plans and specifications.
• Maintains a repair and preventive maintenance program for the Division.
• Prepares specifications for the purchase of equipment and materials and approves requisitions.
• Effectively manages labor and materials.

• Considerable knowledge of Water Distribution operation, constructions requirements for water and sewer piping systems, and hazards and precautions associated with trench work.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations dealing with installation and maintenance of water distribution systems.
• Knowledge of water quality laws, water sampling methods and regulations.
• Knowledge of budgeting and fiscal procedures and methods.
• Knowledge of municipal government organizations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective operation and maintenance programs.
• Ability to assess overall division effectiveness in carrying out its mission.
• Ability to assess and define training needs of subordinate personnel.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain records and to prepare reports.
• Ability to analyze systems, identify problems and determine optimum solutions
• Ability to make accurate decisions in emergency situations where consequences of error could be costly
• Ability to plan, direct, manage and supervise required maintenance, repair or replacement work and make estimates of time, cost and materials needed.
• Ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships with officials and employees of other City departments, vendors, contractors and other members of the general public.
• Excellent work history and attendance record.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work is primarily performed outside in varied and extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time where employees are exposed to excessively loud noises from construction equipment, hot tar and asphalt, heavy equipment, working in and around trenches, hazardous gases, fumes, paint, chemicals and pesticides. Physical effort is required to perform heavy manual…