Water Superintendent

General Purpose of Position Manages and oversees the maintenance of water department operations, completion of complex projects, and work on capital projects

Major Duties and Responsibilities Develops and manages the departmental budget

Proposes line-item budget based on prior year Tracks expenditures on a monthly basis

Receives and tracks monthly expenses to stay within budget

Prepares and distributes the appropriate information needed to prepare annual budget

Oversees and maintains annual budget

Supervises departmental personnel

Supervises all employees, establishing all scheduling practices and assigning appropriate tasks

Oversees needed discipline and tracks all applicable documentation

Assures professional development for each employee

Performs administrative duties related to departmental functions

Maintains adequate inventories of supplies and equipment

Purchases supplies following City policies and procedures

Advises Public Works Superintendent regarding progress of projects and assigned jobs Assists and works with the Public Works Superintendent on departmental projects

Develops bid specifications for equipment and/or projects

Participates in the City's comprehensive planning process

Complete all reports and paperwork as required

Maintains well houses

Cleans equipment and facility

Maintains proper pressure and chemical balance in system

Make sure water towers are at proper levels

Troubleshoots gauge or pumps malfunctions

Refills chemicals, air tubes, etc. when necessary

Installs and maintains potable water system

Checks and maintains well houses, pumps and other system components

Removes and replaces components when needed

Determines if components can be repaired or must be replaced

Checks system components to assure proper operation

Participates in public relations and education

Communicates regularly with various stakeholders, including City staff, other government entities, contractors and developers

Attends board meetings and other meetings as required

Provides technical assistance to city officials and the general public regarding water and wastewater issues as requested

Oversees the City's safety programs for all but Police Department Prepares agenda for monthly safety meetings

Types and distributes minutes

Schedules employee trainings, as required

Maintains separate safety files

Completes annual safety evaluation according to insurance provider

May occasionally serve as an equipment operator

Serves as other departmental personnel as needed

Performs similar duties for other City departments as assigned

Performs other duties as directed

Education and Experience The person in this position must have a high school diploma or its equivalent; some college or vocational training in civil engineering or a related field is preferred. At least five years of progressively responsible water or wastewater construction or maintenance experience is strongly recommended, with at least three years of supervisory experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Licenses and Certifications The person in this position must have a valid Class B commercial driver's license with airbrakes certification and must be able to obtain a class C Missouri Water Operator's license, a class C Wastewater Operator's license, and a DS3 license.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge Supervisory  principles, practices, and procedures

Project management practices and procedures

City's purchasing policies and procedures

Inventory management principles and methods

Proper maintenance, repair, and use of heavy equipment, including aerial bucket lift truck, tandem axle dump truck and skid loader

Minor mechanical repairs on the truck and other machinery

Proper installation, maintenance, and repair of water and wastewater systems

Proper storage and use of various chemicals

Lift station operations and maintenance

Basic civil engineering for determining and digging grades

Basic environmental standards for water, sewer, and wastewater treatment systems

Layout of city streets

Turf management principles and practices

Basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical and concrete techniques

Maintenance methods of grounds, buildings, and equipment

Basic equipment maintenance and repair

Basic civil engineering principles

Proper materials and equipment

Federal and state statutes concerning the work of the department

Mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication as well as algebraic and geometric functions

General functions and operations of municipal government

Skills and Abilities

Apply supervisory techniques to practical situations

Manage a departmental budget

Develop bid specifications

Effectively negotiate contracts and other agreements

Effectively manage personnel, equipment and supplies to maximize departmental efficiency

Read and interpret engineering grades

Use various types of heavy equipment, including aerial bucket lift truck, tandem axle dump truck and skid loader

Complete required testing on water pressure, flow and static pressure for…