WPCD SUPERINTENDENT

WPCD SUPERINTENDENT

Definition: Under general direction of the Public Works Director, plans and directs policies and practices for all five (5) divisions in the WPCD according to federal, state and local regulations to ensure safe and efficient operation of the City's wastewater system.

Essential Functions: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class).

Tasks:

Plans, directs, coordinates, and controls the activities of the WPCD staff including payroll, recommendations for hiring, assigning and reviewing work, performance evaluation, scheduling leave, and providing daily work instruction. Assists in the preparation of and monitors the Division budget. Oversees purchasing of equipment and supplies, inventory control, and accounting procedures. Assures that services delivered by staff meet quality and timeliness standards. Plans for the addition of new services and/or the expansion of unit functions. Attends staff and other meetings as required.

Plans, develops, and implements programs and policies to effectively manage the sewer authority to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies. Develops emergency plans. Establishes preventative maintenance goals. Reviews and maintains the facilities operational, maintenance, and administrative records and maps for internal and reporting purposes.

Directs general building maintenance and repair work necessary for efficient effective treatment plant

operation. Plans and reviews specifications for all new construction projects, plant equipment, vehicles,

instrumentation, and general materials and supplies within WPCD. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Characteristics:

• Knowledge of the practices, materials, equipment, facilities, and operations involved in the treatment and collection of wastewater.
• Knowledge of federal and state requirements and standards applicable for wastewater quality and treatment.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of effective supervision and management.
• Skill in the application of communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, subordinates, supervisor, and the general public, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
• Skill in setting priorities to meet established as well as changing deadlines.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and directing, through subordinate staff, the efficient and effective delivery of services.
• Skill in promoting and enforcing safe work practices.
• Skill in maintaining records.
• Skill in analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting the consequences of proposed actions, and implementing recommendations in support of goals.
• Skill in interpreting and applying complex laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Skill in operating assigned office computers/software.
• Skill in modeling professional behaviors and attitudes for subordinate staff.
• Skill in identifying and maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive and important information while using diplomacy and tact.

Materials and Equipment:

            Wheeling City Code                Wheeling City Charter                        City Policy Documents

Division Budget                       WV State Code                                   Various Reports

Computer                                Standard Office Equipment                Wastewater Treatment Equipment

Laboratory equipment            Automobile                                          Heavy Equipment

Hand tools                               Federal, State, and Local Regulations

Mental and Physical Abilities: Mental work effort involve considerable interpretation and application of legal and quasi-legal statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies and procedures requiring independent decisions and assuming managerial responsibility which could have extensive impact on the City's legal and financial status. Physical requirements include the ability to sit for extended periods of time while performing administrative work, ability to climb stairs and ladders, ability to work in confined spaces, ability to stand, and the ability to walk on uneven surfaces.

Working Conditions: Work involves a normal office environment with periodic exposure to electricity, hazardous materials, loud noise levels, moving equipment and field inspections in and around constructions sites. May be required to carry a beeper and be on (24) hour call.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology or related field and seven (7) years of progressively responsible work in wastewater treatment and collection, including three (3) years supervisory experience. Must possess a driver's license, commercial driver's license (CDL) preferred. Must possess certification as a Class IV operator. Other certifications as determined by federal, state and division regulations may be required.

FLSA Status: Exempt