Wastewater Superintendent

Harker Heights, City of•Harker Heights City Hall, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general administrative direction of the Public Works Director, this position oversees personnel and activities in wastewater treatment and sanitary sewer collection systems. The principal duty is the administration of the wastewater department, supervising all personnel and activities including construction, maintenance, field service, wastewater treatment, and wastewater collection. This role involves planning, organizing, assigning, coordinating, and directing department operations, including hiring, training, assigning work, and performance evaluations. The Superintendent coordinates work activities with other departments, governmental agencies, and contractors, and assists in the planning, repair, and replacement of wastewater treatment and collection system facilities. They also assist in evaluating and developing specifications for materials and equipment, ensuring compliance with federal (EPA) and state (TCEQ) laws and regulations, and adhering to TCEQ permits and reporting requirements. Additionally, this position assists the Public Works Director in budget preparation, maintains records, schedules repair work, and assists in administering contracts related to wastewater facilities. Attendance and timeliness are essential functions, and the role requires exhibiting the City of Harker Heights’ Core Values.

Requirements

Three (3) years of specialized training related to wastewater treatment and sewage collection system rehabilitation.
Five (5) years of experience in construction, maintenance, and repairs of lift stations, sanitary sewer collection systems, and treatment facilities.
Three (3) years of supervisory experience in wastewater treatment and collection systems.
Knowledge of SCADA systems and instrumentation.
Texas grade “B” Wastewater Treatment Certification or equivalent from a reciprocating state.
A valid Texas driver’s license with a driving record that is satisfactory to the City of Harker Heights.

Responsibilities

Administers the wastewater department.
Supervises all personnel and activities, including construction, maintenance, field service, wastewater treatment, and wastewater collection.
Plans, organizes, assigns, coordinates, and directs wastewater department operations.
Hires, trains, assigns work, and conducts performance evaluations for wastewater department personnel.
Coordinates work activities with other departments, governmental agencies, and contractors.
Assists in the planning, repair, and replacement of wastewater treatment facilities and wastewater collection system facilities.
Assists in evaluating and developing specifications for material and equipment.
Ensures compliance with federal (EPA) and state laws (TCEQ) and regulations governing utilities.
Ensures compliance with the TCEQ Wastewater Plant Discharge Permit and the TCEQ Wastewater Plant Stormwater Permit and associated reporting requirements.
Assists the Public Works Director in preparation of the annual budget.
Maintains time sheets and other records.
Schedules repair work such as cleaning, maintaining electric motors, mechanical gear drives, pumps, sanitary sewer lines, sanitary sewer lift stations and other related infrastructure.
Assists the Public Works Director in administering contracts for City pertaining to the maintenance and construction of Wastewater Treatment and Wastewater Collection facilities.
Performs related work as required.
Ensures attendance and timeliness, which are essential functions of the job.
Exhibits the City of Harker Heights’ Core Values.