Treatment Assistant Superintendent Manager II

Johnson County Kansas•Mission, KS

About The Position

Johnson County Wastewater (JCW) is seeking a Treatment Assistant Superintendent to supervise staff and coordinate with other supervisors to operate and maintain an assigned wastewater treatment plant. The position works in a team-based industrial environment focused on protecting the environment, serving customers, and enhancing communities. The anticipated timeline for filling the position is after December 20, 2026. The assistant superintendent supports staff development and operational performance, monitors treatment and collection-system conditions, and guides process adjustments, maintenance, and repairs to meet NPDES discharge regulations, risk-compliance standards, and EPA requirements. The role oversees staff, contractors, vendors, fleet, materials, and inventory; helps maintain safe operations and required records; and responds to emergencies involving utility damage, public safety, public health, or environmental hazards. The position also communicates with the public, neighboring stakeholders, and municipal officials and supports staff training and technical development.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 10 years of experience in mechanical, maintenance, or relevant industrial or field-based work.
At least two years of experience leading, directing, coordinating, or supervising the work of others.
At least one year of experience in wastewater treatment or collection-system operations and maintenance, and/or water distribution or treatment.
Class IV KDHE operator or KWEA collections license for one Assistant Superintendent.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Must pass background checks.
Experience may be substituted for experience.

Nice To Haves

Preference for experience in a water or wastewater environment.
Associate’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Project or Construction Management, or another relevant field of study.
PACP (Pipeline Assessment Certification Program), MACP (Manhole Assessment Certification Program), or LACP (Lateral Assessment Certification Program) certification.

Responsibilities

Lead development of a high-performing organization by demonstrating county performance values, mentoring and coaching employees, and supporting the county mission and vision.
Analyze process-control, CCTV, NASSCO, operational, and collection-system data to guide treatment adjustments, maintenance, repairs, and compliance with NPDES, risk-compliance, and EPA requirements.
Coordinate, direct, monitor, and assign staff performing process control, collection-system maintenance, equipment maintenance, technical repairs, and service work.
Review design plans and specifications and recommend changes to engineering work.
Prepare or provide operations and maintenance status reports for management and the Superintendent.
Assist in creating standard operating procedures to maintain service levels and operational safety standards.
Implement treatment adjustments and directly supervise crews; monitor operational databases and review SCADA trends and KPI data to develop staffing and maintenance schedules.
Identify and correct workplace safety risks and hazards, and inform the Safety Training Coordinator as needed.
Manage fleet and material inventory, purchasing of chemicals, equipment, and supplies, and key and critical spare-parts tracking in CMMS.
Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders near treatment facilities or work areas and with municipal officials.
Lead emergency operations by assessing circumstances and risks, instructing staff, coordinating response teams, and directing safe and efficient responses to urgent situations.
Respond to utility-line damage, public-safety concerns, public-health concerns, and environmental hazards; set priorities and direct or assist crews while ensuring permit and risk-compliance requirements are met.
Train new crew members, ensure safety standards are followed, share knowledge, and help employees develop higher skill levels.
Complete or approve paperwork, timesheets, and equipment logs in computerized systems; follow purchasing-card guidelines and approval procedures.
Maintain responsibilities for the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and compile operation and maintenance records for legal inquiries.
Supervise diagnosis and troubleshooting of wastewater treatment plant or collection-system operations; respond to emergencies, assign staff, and oversee work.
Maintain equipment operation logs and records, produce reports identifying system problems or confirming proper operating conditions, and provide data for process-control and KPI reports.
Schedule and evaluate staff training in operations and maintenance, mechanical, and technical fields; assess staff competency and workmanship and provide developmental feedback.
Compile information for supervisory reports and work with vendors, contractors, and stakeholders to answer technical questions from the public.
Respond to public complaints, notify supervisory staff of complaints and actions taken, and communicate directly with the public to meet service expectations.
Oversee contractor and vendor work to ensure it is complete, accurate, and compliant with regulatory requirements.