Water Superintendent

Position Description
Minorities are encouraged to apply.

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The Civil Service Employment Office is now accepting applications for the position of Water Superintendent. Open to qualified City of Zanesville employees and the public. Please read the job description below for minimum qualifications for this position.

An appropriate combination of education, training, course work and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of an acceptable qualification is: high school degree, GED or equivalent with ten (10) years’ experience in water treatment and distribution processes, including management of others. Class III State of Ohio Water Supply Operator’s certificate; motor vehicle operator’s license.

Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.

Class III State of Ohio Water Supply Operator’s certificate; motor vehicle operator’s license.

Under direction, maintains responsibility for water treatment and distribution systems.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled persons, covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in accordance with its requirements.
Manages water treatment and water distribution operations. Plans work priorities, provides direction, approves schedules, and reviews completed work to ensure compliance with project specifications. Ensures Water Plant operates in accordance with OEPA requirements.
Ensures that supervisors and staff are trained in work methods and processes. Oversees and evaluates subordinate employee performance, assuring compliance with city policies and union contracts. Resolves employee work complaints within limitation of authority. Provides recommendation into selection of employees and approves leave requests.
Signs and reviews monthly EPA operating & discharge reports and permits. Reviews plant operating and water distribution system records. Approves division payroll.
Reviews and approves construction plans, and makes recommendation.
Plans for future water system needs and operations to maintain or upgrade city water distribution and water treatment facilities.
Meets with engineers, reviews qualifications and provides input into hiring for engineering projects. Examines blueprints, reviews costs, and coordinates contracted work as necessary to keep supply safe and system operational. Outlines future construction projects.
Visits and inspects construction sites.
Inspects site of water main breaks and reviews break histories to identify trends and maintenance needs.
Confers with utility representatives.
Meets with Public Service Director to review future work projects, and discuss current operating status, problems and needs.
Discusses private development with architects and works with engineering projects.
Reviews potable water well needs, coordinates maintenance and develops specifications.
Responds to and resolves complaints and inquiries from water customers and the general public.
Develops Water Plant budget and submits to Public Service Director for approval. Reviews budget requests for maintenance & distribution system. Makes necessary material and equipment requisitions and monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budgetary guidelines. Recommends purchase of parts, tools and supplies. Writes or provides pertinent data for specifications for bids, recommends capital equipment replacement.
Develops operational procedures in accordance with City policy, requirements and ordinances. Develops operational policies and procedures consistent with EPA mandates.

Direct Supervision:
Water Division Secretary;
Water Maintenance & Meter Supervisor;
Water Plant Operators;
Water Plant Maintenance Mechanic.
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