Water and Sewer Superintendent Job Oak Park area,Illinois USA,Management

Position Summary

The Village of Oak Park is recruiting for a Water and Sewer Superintendent.

Job Classification:
Water & Sewer Superintendent

Department/Division:
Public Works/Water & Sewer

Employment Status:
Full-time

Annual Salary/Grade: $98,126 – $142,283/Grade 9

Anticipated Hiring Range: $98,126 – $/yr. +/- DOQ

FLSA:
Exempt

Union:
Non-Union

Employment Commission: N/A

Deadline for Application:
Posted until filled

This senior‑management position provides the leadership and direct management of the day‑to‑day operations of the Water and Sewer Division, including the assignment of personnel duties, equipment, and materials. The Water & Sewer Superintendent is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the operations and maintenance of the municipal water pumping, storage, distribution, and sanitary/storm sewer collection systems. This position ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, and provides highly responsible staff support and assistance to the Public Works Director and the entire public works department management team.

This position is subject to 24‑hour availability, 7 days per week, including weekends and holidays. Possession of Class “C” Illinois Water Operator’s License is required and a class “B” CDL is preferred.

Instructions to Applicants

Applicants can apply directly using the following link:

Apply Online

For additional information on the position visit our website at oak‑park.us/jobs.

Applications and resumes may also be submitted by mail to:
Human Resources, Village of Oak Park, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302; by email to: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).; or by fax to: 708‑358‑5107.

The Village of Oak Park offers a highly competitive benefit package including but not limited to a retirement plan, deferred compensation program, social security, medical, dental, vision & life insurance, flexible spending accounts, vacation and sick leave.

Responsibilities

Ensure the residents of the Village of Oak Park are provided with safe, clean potable water and an effective, efficient sewer system.

Manage effectively in a union environment and ensure compliance with all bargaining agreement requirements.

Plan, prioritize, and review the work of the Water and Sewer Division staff.

Communicate timely and effectively with residents, business owners, and stakeholders when responding to service requests and enforcing ordinances.

Document accurately and timely hours worked, materials, and equipment used for daily activities.

Perform and submit the daily, weekly, monthly, and annual sampling and reporting required by the United States and Illinois Environmental Protection Agencies.

Take immediate action to inform Village management, residents, and the general public of any problems or situations that affect water quality.

Establish work schedules, productivity standards, and methods for cost‑effective maintenance and repairs to Village infrastructure.

Ensure compliance with Village policies, procedures, state, and federal laws, and initiate required actions when violations are observed.

Review and evaluate the documentation of the daily work productivity records of field personnel.

Prepare, review, and evaluate analytical and statistical reports on the historical maintenance and conditions of the Village water and sewer systems.

Evaluate, recommend, and schedule necessary training for field personnel.

Conduct regular performance evaluations of field personnel and implement disciplinary action when necessary.

Identify, obtain, and schedule resources required to meet or exceed established service levels of the Division.

Ensure all field personnel wear proper safety clothing and protective gear and that industry‑accepted safety standards are adhered to and violations corrected immediately.

Direct repairs and maintenance activities when needed due to personnel shortages or complexity of required repairs.

Identify opportunities for improvement of service delivery methods and procedures and review them with appropriate management staff.

Review and update records and atlases of the water and sewer system as needed.

Maintain and document the inventory of supplies for the Division.

Oversee procurement of…


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