Wastewater Operations Superintendent

Wastewater Operations Superintendent

The ideal Wastewater Operations Superintendent candidate is a strategic and collaborative leader with extensive knowledge of wastewater treatment operations, regulatory compliance, and treatment processes and systems. They possess the ability to effectively manage budgets, capital projects, contracts, and operational priorities while building strong partnerships with regulatory agencies, consultants, and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate demonstrates sound judgment, innovation, and a proactive approach to solving complex operational challenges, driving continuous improvements in plant performance, efficiency, and service delivery.

They are a forward-thinking leader who inspires teamwork, fosters accountability, and ensures the delivery of safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible wastewater services.

The City of Tracy offers excellent pay, including 4% COLA increases in July 2027 and 2028. Employees approved to work a compressed work schedule also enjoy strong work–life balance through a 9/80 schedule, providing a three-day weekend every other week.

Our competitive benefits package includes fully covered HMO Medical, Dental and Vision for employee + family, generous vacation and sick leave, life insurance, optional 457(b) deferred compensation with a City match, and longevity pay. We proudly participate in CalPERS, with employees enrolled in either the 2% @ 55 or 2% @ 62 formula based on eligibility, with retirement calculated using a three-year final compensation average.

Under general direction, plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and manages the staff and operations in support of the City's wastewater treatment plant, including SCADA; oversees the operation of wastewater treatment plant equipment; ensures that wastewater operations functions meet all applicable laws, regulations, and City policies; provides complex and responsible support to the Assistant Director in areas of expertise; functions as liaison with intergovernmental and regulatory agencies related to operations of the treatment and collections systems: and performs related duties, as assigned.

Receives general direction from assigned supervisory or management staff. Exercises direct and general supervision over assigned staff.

This is a management classification responsible for planning, organizing, reviewing, and evaluating staff, operations, programs, projects, and activities of the City's wastewater treatment plant. The incumbent is the designated Chief Plant Operator as defined under the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) certification regulations. Responsibilities include developing and implementing policies and procedures for assigned programs, budget administration and reporting, and program evaluation.

Incumbents serve as a professional-level resource for organizational, managerial, and operational analyses and studies. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines. This class is distinguished from the Assistant Director in that the latter oversees all utilities operations and maintenance programs and projects of the Department.

Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the wastewater treatment plant within the Department.

Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the wastewater treatment plant; recommends within policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.

Participates in the development, administration, and oversight of operating and capital improvement program (CIP) budgets for the wastewater treatment plant; determines funding needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; ensures compliance with budgeted funding.

Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative, and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for improvement.

Participates in the selection of, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; works with employees to correct deficiencies; recommends and implements discipline and termination procedures.

Develops and manages requests for proposals for professional and/or contracted services; prepares scope of work and any technical specifications; evaluates proposals and recommends award; negotiates contracts; administers contracts to ensure compliance with City specifications and service quality.

Participates in developing and planning and manages preventative and long-term maintenance and safety programs.

Serves as the City Representative for inspections and interaction with the California Regional Water Quality Control Board; compiles, reviews, and submits required…