Water Production Superintendent

City of Pearland (TX)•Pearland, TX

35d•$75,266 - $95,965

About The Position

The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a Water Production Superintendent to lead and improve aspects of the day-to-day operations of our Utilities Department. Are you service-oriented? Could you excel in a fast-paced environments? If so, you may be perfect for this position! The Water Production Superintendent earns a competitive annual salary of $75,266.43 to $95,964.70/based on qualifications and experience. Additionally, the city pays all premiums for our employees' dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match, life insurance, disability, access to the city's recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health. Earn up to $5,000 in hiring incentives when you join the City of Pearland's Utilities team as a licensed TCEQ Water Operator! Incentive amounts are based on your license grade: Grade C License - $2500 Grade B License - $3500 Grade A License - $5000 ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND Pearland is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation. Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged. A DAY IN LIFE AS A WATER PRODUCTION SUPERINTENDENT General Description The purpose of this class within the organization is to manage and oversee the day to day operations and maintenance of water production and treatment facilities including and pumping operations and water quality assurance activities for the delivery of potable water to City residents and businesses. This class of supervisory employee works independently, under limited supervision of the Director/Assistant Director, maintaining compliance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and accomplishing projects, providing operational oversight and reporting major activities through written reports, periodic meetings, and project deliverables. This position is also responsible for external outward communications, on behalf of the Department and Division, responding to resident requests and resolution of complaints regarding the City's potable water system.

Requirements

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college.
Requires five years increasing responsibility in the maintenance and operations of water production facilities, including a minimum of two (2) years of administrative and supervisory responsibility field or closely related experience.
Valid Texas Driver's License
TCEQ State Certification:
Water Production Operators License:
Class B (minimum)
Surface Water Operator's License
Class B (minimum)
Licenses issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Nice To Haves

Water Production Operators License: Class A (preferred)
Surface Water Operator's License Class A (preferred)

Responsibilities

Manages the day to day operations for water production operations and water quality activities and maintains compliance with TCEQ requirements.
Oversees the division staff, critical water infrastructure for the delivery of potable water to City residents.
Performing or overseeing the laboratory sampling of the required TCEQ water quality assurance and testing procedures at flushing and sample points; verifying calibration of pressure gauge equipment;
Oversight over outcomes and actions needed from laboratory analyses of the samples; interpreting the results of the field tests; and overseeing necessary action for chemical and pumpage flow changes.
Responsible for the successful implementation and maintenance of the City's Nitrification Action Plan, Ground Water Conservation Plan and Consumer Confidence Report.
Responsible for the Division Emergency Plan, and providing resources and support to the Public Works Emergency Preparedness Operations Plan and City Emergency Plan.
Ensures leadership, decision making, and relationships with supervisors and employees are handled per policy and regulation.
Oversees recruiting hiring, development, coaching and dismissal for the Water Production Division. Responsible for onboarding of new employees to establish City expectations for excellent customer service.
Develops, oversees, implements and monitors the Division Budget. Coordinates with the Business Manager to report changes, transfers, and other key budget actions.
Develops and updates Division Business Plan, Performance Measures and seeks current best practices for the Division, including data driven approaches.
Responsible for understanding the City's water resources, take points and agreements with other entities for the provision of water, cost and operational requirements and for maintaining working relationships with other entities as it is in the City's best interest.
Ensures safety guidelines are followed per policy. Ensures that work orders, projects and directives are completed and tasks are completed in a timely and safe manner.
Ensures positive relationships with internal and external customers are maintained.
Develops and implements division policy and standard operational procedures.
Manages contracts and costs associated with chemical treatment, mechanical maintenance and accomplishing the work to maintain operations and sound responsible procurement and fiscal responsibility.
Identifies and/or resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternate solutions; works in a group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Implements policies and procedures through safety meetings and department and division discussions.
Performs regular and annual personnel reviews.
Reviews engineers proposed design/construction plans to ensure that specifications and standard details are to City standards.
Reviews construction plans and specifications and provides feedback regarding operations, material and equipment selections for water production projects.
Attends City Council meetings as needed.
Performs related work as assigned.

Benefits

dental
long-term disability protection
life insurance
medical
retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match
disability
access to the city's recreation fitness center
employee assistance program
educational assistance
11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays
paid vacation
sick leave
active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health