Wastewater Superintendent Job Howell area,Michigan USA,Engineering

Livingston County was named a 2025 Top Workplace by the Detroit Free Press! Based solely on employee feedback, the Top Workplace title is a badge of honor for the County. With over 700 employees serving within 18 departments, 6 elected offices, and 3 Courts, Livingston County's top priority is providing effective and efficient services that improve the quality of life for all of our residents.

Position

Summary

Under the supervision of the Deputy Drain Commissioner, this position is responsible for managing the field operations for Livingston County's sanitary sewer treatment and collection systems. Responsibilities include supervising the wastewater field crew, coordinating and directing daily activities, identifying system needs, prioritizing system improvements, and communicating with contractors and developers on current and future projects. Works collaboratively with the Deputy Drain Commissioner to communicate issues regarding wastewater system operations.

Pay

Rate Information

The Wastewater Superintendent is a full-time, non-union position and starting pay is $41.38/hr. This position is eligible for step pay increases within our Non-Union Grade 11 Wage Scale. Top end of the current wage scale for this position is $52.42/hr.

Benefits with this Position Include

Retirement plan includes a 401a with up to 8% employer contribution
Comprehensive Medical, Pharmacy, Dental & Vision
Optional HSA with an employer match
Optional Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plan
Short-term & Long-term disability & Basic Life & AD&D insurance
Health & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid vacation, sick days & 13 Holidays. Unused vacation and sick time rolls over
Tuition Reimbursement
Up to $500 annual Wellness reimbursement* & $100 incentive for completing your annual physical & Health Assessment.
Voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital & Whole Life policies
Employee assistance program

* Pro-rated based on DOH

Essential Job Functions

Assigns or delegates responsibility for assignment of work, directs personnel, establishes and maintains daily and on call schedules, evaluates performance of all subordinate employees, and assures necessary training and professional development. Takes disciplinary action according to established procedures. Monitors subordinates' work and provides expert input and assistance when/where needed. Communicates findings and recommendations to the Deputy Drain Commissioner to assist in setting priorities, schedules, and goals for improvement.

Creates project specific construction plans to maintain compliance with state regulations regarding sanitary sewer or wastewater management. Creates project specifications, solicits contractor bids, and oversees contracted projects for amounts less than $3,000.00. Provides assistance to the Deputy Drain Commissioner for project amounts exceeding $3,000.00.

Communicates professionally with landowners, regulatory agencies, developers, septic haulers, local units of government, and the general public with questions or concerns regarding the County's sanitary sewer systems.

Communicates directly with property owners, developers, and representatives from local units of government on projects seeking to connect to the County sanitary sewer system. Provides recommendations to the Deputy Drain Commissioner for upgrades that are necessary to allow additional customers to connect to the sewer system.

Attends pre-construction meetings for construction projects to provide input on impacts to the County's sanitary sewer infrastructure.

Prepares project summaries for periodic reporting to state regulatory agencies, health department, and EGLE.

Maps drainage systems using digital GPS system.

Inspects MISS DIG requests for County…