Job Type: Full Time Starting Salary: $59,696 (Updated)
Department: Water & Wastewater Benefits: Full
The City of Bastrop is looking for people driven by a desire to contribute, possess a willingness to be challenged and are committed to public service to fill the position of Superintendent in the Water/Wastewater Department. Our champion employees are a driving factor for ensuring the City of Bastrop maintains its exceptional small town charm with big city amenities.
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Public Works/Utilities, Oversees the daily operation and maintenance of water production, treatment, as well as wastewater, treatment, and disposal processes. Reviews, monitors, and develops procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulatory practices; participates in reviewing and planning the city’s infrastructure development; supervises department staff, including assigning and reviewing work, completing performance reviews, instructing employees, and executing personnel actions; ensures employees receive appropriate certification and safety training; develops cost projections for budget status; provides technical assistance in water/wastewater projects; and participates in departmental activities with engineers, consultants, developers, and citizens. Responsibilities include implementation, preparation, review, and approval of work orders, purchase orders, plans, drawings, and various regulatory records and reports. Functions in a lead capacity as directed. Performs related work as directed.
Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm.
Must be available for weekends or night call-outs when necessary.
Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or GED equivalent. Certified Project Manager preferred.
- Seven years progressively responsible experience in Water & Wastewater operations and management (five years with a Bachelor’s degree).
- A “B” level certification for both water (surface) and wastewater treatment or must obtain within twelve months of employment.
- Required to complete all Incident Command Trainings.
Position Requirements:
Maintain a valid Texas Class “C” driver’s license throughout employment with the City with an acceptable driving record.
Knowledge of:
- Thorough knowledge of water and wastewater plants and operation methods and procedures, and safety characteristics of chemicals used in the processes.
- Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and municipal laws and regulations relating to water/wastewater treatment, distribution, and collection.
- Thorough knowledge of plant safety precautions, and occupational hazards associated with water/wastewater treatment operations.
- Thorough knowledge of records maintenance principles and practices.
- Thorough knowledge of the materials, methods and equipment utilized in the operation, construction, maintenance and repair of water/wastewater systems.
- Considerable knowledge of effective supervisory principles and techniques.
- Working knowledge of chemical and physical processes involved in the treatment of water/wastewater.
- Skill in the operation of treatment plant equipment, i.e., injectors, pumps, measuring devices, valves, lab equipment.
- Ability to assign, supervise and inspect water/wastewater operations and maintenance work.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish short and long term operational goals and priorities.
- Ability to identify operational deficiencies, and perform maintenance and repair on a variety of mechanical equipment and electronic devices, i.e., pumps, motors, valves, meters, gauges.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and maps.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide; calculate decimals and percentages; utilize algebraic and geometric principles.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with director, subordinate personnel, and other departments with whom position interacts.
Essential Job Functions:
Coordinates and assigns daily work orders for maintenance and repair personnel.
- Assigns, oversees, and provides authorization for equipment and material purchases and purchase orders; conducts monthly budget review.
- Ensures availability of equipment, and coordinates materials and allocation of manpower.
- Directs and participates in water and wastewater work orders under charge, i.e., Proper operation of the City Water and Waste water plants, lift station repairs, construction projects.
- Maintains responsibility for personnel and public safety, and provides proper safety principles and procedures information through regular department meetings and work site supervision.
- Ensures and provides proper training and instruction for personnel in specific tasks to be performed.
- Supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel, and ensures assigned equipment is properly maintained and used at all times.
- Inspects work performed while in progress and upon completion to ensure compliance with department goals and objectives, and established regulatory practices.
- Functions on call for responding to emergencies.
- Performs report and record maintenance duties, i.e., personnel evaluations, vehicle maintenance records, training reports, production reports, and purchase orders.
- Prepares and reviews various records and documentation for completeness and accuracy, i.e., as-built drawings, attendance records, technical study reports, billing invoices, service orders, connect/disconnect orders, training records.
- Provides periodic written and oral reports to the Assistant Director of Public works & utilities concerning work performed, status of projects, and related issues of functions under charge.
- Consults with the Director concerning various aspects of functions under charge, i.e., construction and installation standards, development of plans and specifications, regulatory standards, and personnel matters.
Emergency Management
- Serves as “essential personnel” and is required to remain available for immediate call-in due to any natural or man-made disaster, as directed by the City Manager.
Essential Physical Requirements:
Includes but not limited to:
- Frequent walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, vision, hearing, talking, use of hand and foot controls, working in confined spaces.
- Lifting and carrying of moderate (12-20 pounds) and/or in some instances heavy (20-50 pound) items and occasionally heavier (100 pound plus) items.
- Exposure to moving mechanical parts.
- Exposure to strong and/or toxic chemicals.
- Exposure to strong odors and/or smoke.
- Frequent exposure to extreme heat/cold or other extreme weather conditions.
- Exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dust, poison ivy and oak, strong odors, fumes and/or smoke, dirt, dust or pollen.
Applying:
An application may be obtained on-line at www.cityofbastrop.org or from the Human Resources Department located at 1311 Chestnut Street.
Submit completed applications to:
Email: hr@cityofbastrop.org
U.S. Mail or in person:
City of Bastrop
Human Resources
1311 Chestnut/P.O. Box 427
Bastrop, Texas 78602
Fax: 512-332-8819
Position will remain open until filled. EOE.