What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Superintendent position at Harker Heights, City of (TX)?
Under general administrative direction of the Public Works Director. This position oversees personnel and activities in wastewater treatment and sanitary sewer collection systems.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Work is performed under the general supervision of the Public Works Director.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Supervises employees in the wastewater department.
1. Principal duty is administration of the wastewater department.2. Supervises all personnel and activities, including construction, maintenance, field service, wastewater treatment, and wastewater collection.
3. Plans, organizes, assigns, coordinates, and directs wastewater department operations including hiring, training, assigning work, and performance evaluations.
4. Coordinates work activities with other departments, governmental agencies, and contractors.
5. Assists Operations in the planning, repair and replacement of wastewater treatment facilities and wastewater collection system facilities.
6. Assists in evaluating and developing specifications for material and equipment.
7. Ensures compliance with federal (EPA) and state laws (TCEQ) and regulations governing utilities.
8. Complies with the TCEQ Wastewater Plant Discharge Permit and the TCEQ Wastewater Plant Stormwater Permit and associated reporting requirements.
9. Assists the Public Works Director in preparation of the annual budget.
10. Maintains time sheets and other records.
11. Schedules repair work such as cleaning, maintaining electric motors, mechanical gear drives, pumps, sanitary sewer lines, sanitary sewer lift stations and other related infrastructure.
14. Attendance and Timeliness are essential functions of the job.
15. Exhibits the City of Harker Heights’ Core Values.
Requires three (3) years of specialized training related to wastewater treatment and sewage collection system rehabilitation. Must have five (5) years experience in construction, maintenance, and repairs of lift stations, sanitary sewer collection systems, and treatment facilities, three (3) of which must be in a supervisory capacity. Must have knowledge of SCADA systems and instrumentation. Requires a Texas grade “B” Wastewater Treatment Certification or equivalent from a reciprocating state and a valid Texas driver’s license with a driving record that is satisfactory to the City of Harker Heights.