ASSISTANT WATER & SEWER SUPERINTENDENT

CITY OF PEEKSKILL•Peekskill, NY

1d•$118,733 - $142,061•Onsite

About The Position

Assist in directing the overall operation and technical activities of the City of Peekskill’s water and sewer system in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and help establish and implement processes to protect public health. The position oversees an assigned division or section and supervises employees involved in water treatment, distribution, watershed, and sewer operations. It also responds to system emergencies during and beyond normal business hours, coordinates with engineers and contractors, prepares regulatory reports, and represents the City at public meetings, hearings, and workshops. The role directly supervises the Water and Sewer Maintenance Foreman, Watershed Inspector, and Senior Office Assistant, and has general supervisory authority over Water Treatment Plant Operators and Distribution staff. Supervisory responsibilities include assigning and reviewing work, training, performance evaluations, hiring recommendations, and recommendations on promotions, salary adjustments, and disciplinary matters.

Requirements

High school graduation or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.
Five years of experience in the design and/or maintenance and repair of pumps, engines, motors, and mechanical equipment.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering may substitute for four years of the specified experience.
Education beyond secondary school must be from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or U.S. Secretary of Education.
An appropriate Water Treatment Plant Operator’s Certificate issued under the New York State Sanitary Code is required if the incumbent is the responsible operator of the water treatment facilities.
Ability to meet the described physical requirements, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, direct, and troubleshoot the operation, installation, maintenance, and repair of water treatment facilities, water distribution systems, fire hydrants, raw water pumps, sewer collection systems, and sewer lift stations.
Procure materials, parts, and supplies and maintain adequate inventory for efficient water and sewer system operations.
Monitor departmental purchasing and prepare specifications for competitive bids.
Monitor and prepare annual division-level operating budgets and supervise cost and budget requests.
Review, monitor, and adjust overtime and payroll.
Respond to and investigate water main breaks, sewer backups, pump station alarms, watershed issues, and other emergencies, including outside normal business hours.
Resolve technical issues, public relations concerns, and consumer complaints.
Review engineering designs and proposed project plans to ensure compliance with building codes, Health Department regulations, and Ten State Standards.
Coordinate and monitor engineers, contractors, and consultants regarding bid specifications and compliance.
Prepare annual reports for regulatory agencies, including the Westchester County Health Department and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Monitor, document, and report on system performance, including water quality, process control, and regulatory compliance parameters.
Develop, coordinate, and author policies, procedures, and programs for system operations in accordance with city ordinances and state and federal regulations.
Assist with staff training and personnel decisions, including hiring, training, evaluations, promotional selection, leave approval, and disciplinary actions.
Serve as a liaison to organizations, municipalities, industry, and communities, and represent the City at public meetings, hearings, and workshops.
Oversee and manage the assigned department division or section and supervise assigned employees in accordance with City and Department policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
Ensure employees are oriented and trained, performance and attendance are monitored, and communication flows within the Department, across City departments, and to external entities.
Plan, schedule, and assign work; instruct and train staff; review and approve work; conduct performance evaluations; and make recommendations concerning salary adjustments, promotions, hiring, and unsatisfactory performance.