Water Superintendent

City of East Point•Ga, GA

15h

About The Position

The Water Superintendent is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the water treatment plant, including managing, planning, and maintaining the plant and laboratory personnel of the water production system. The role manages water treatment operations and maintenance, potable water purification, laboratory operations, staffing, budgets, preventive maintenance, and compliance with state and federal drinking water requirements. The position exercises supervision over all plant operations and maintenance staff and responds to emergencies on a 24-hour basis. The position operates under the overall objectives and priorities assigned by the Director of Public Utilities. Work is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation. The role applies departmental policies, the Safe Drinking Water Act, City Water/Sewer specifications, engineering and environmental standards, regulations, and safety rules, using sound judgment in their application. Successful performance ensures compliance with drinking water requirements; errors may result in unsafe water, repairs, complaints, health hazards, environmental contamination, fines, or loss of service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Six to eight years of related experience.
Two years of supervisory experience.
State of Georgia Class I Water Treatment Operator Certification.
Valid State of Georgia driver’s license.
Knowledge of water treatment operations, plant maintenance, safety standards, water quality procedures, laboratory techniques, and water analysis methodology.
Knowledge of system load forecasting and Georgia Department of Natural Resources and Federal EPA water quality maintenance and reporting requirements.
Skill in project management, recordkeeping, independent judgment, prioritizing, scheduling, delegating, operating modern office equipment, analyzing and preparing reports, and reading blueprints, equipment manuals, and related literature.
Ability to establish cooperative working relationships; maintain records; communicate orally and in writing; instruct and lead others; analyze problems and implement recommendations; and respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and schedule work activities and assign personnel to work and projects for the City’s water treatment facilities and potable water purification.
Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff; interview and select employees for hiring.
Ensure the proper operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant.
Develop proposals for designs and construction; analyze operations and recommend operational changes, program direction, and capital expenditures.
Inspect work sites and consult with internal and external parties involved in projects.
Work with developers and contractors to bring work into compliance with standards.
Respond to water quality problems and information requests, including visiting customer residences to discuss problems.
Maintain records and prepare reports on water quality operations, chemical testing, and mechanical repairs for state and federal agencies.
Prepare the water treatment, operation, and maintenance budget; monitor and document expenditures for compliance with the approved budget and staffing levels.
Monitor unit cost of treatment.
Oversee and direct daily operations of the water plant laboratory.
Plan and direct the section’s short- and long-term goals and objectives.
Review preventive maintenance program status to minimize machinery and equipment repair and replacement.
Participate in educational activities by providing an environmentally focused booth or instruction as requested.
Plan and participate in facility tours.
Perform other related duties as assigned.