Water & Sewer Superintendent



Job Details

Water & Sewer Superintendent
Employer

City of Savannah

Salary

$49,154.00 Annually

Location

Savannah, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

2017-WSS-WR-Nov

DepartmentTest

Water Reclamation

Division

Regional Plants

Opening Date

11/09/2017

Closing Date

Continuous

Purpose

This position is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the work of personnel involved in wastewater treatment and testing

Essential Job Functions

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; handles employee concerns and problems; directs work; counsels and disciplines staff; completes employee performance appraisals; recruits, appoints, and trains staff.
 
Ensure that all equipment is properly serviced, repaired, and maintained so that all plant processes can operate properly and reliably.
 
Prioritizes maintenance and repair requests; monitors work of personnel performing daily.

Directs operations to ensure safe and adequate wastewater treatment; inspects work in progress and completed work; monitors rate flows and pressure indicators; inspects wastewater systems to ensure accuracy in chemical testing and process control; maintains air quality emission standards and completes air quality reports.
 
Maintains compliance with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System.

Loads, unloads, and works with chlorine tanks and cylinders.
 
Works with SCADA personnel on computerized control system.
 
Meets with contractors and other city departments to review construction plans pertaining to installation, upgrades, and modifying physical and chemical processes of all facets of the wastewater treatment facilities.
 
Coordinates work with other departments, outside contractors, utility companies, and related agencies.
 
Orders chemicals required for treating, testing, and wastewater; ensures an adequate supply is stocked at all times.
 
Remains on call for after-hours emergencies; schedules and assigns personnel and crews to specific areas and shifts in emergency situations; evaluates response time and work of crews.
Investigates complaints; responds to suggestions and inquiries from customers.
 
Conducts training for crews regarding safety and other wastewater plant operations topics; schedules certification training and testing for employees.
 
Writes bid specifications for procurement of equipment.
 
Compiles records for inclusion in monthly department reports; prepares data for reporting to the state.
 
Performs wastewater testing at work sites of crews, outside contractors; reviews state-mandated samples, and conducts state sampling programs.
 
Schedules and conducts plant tours for the public.
 
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's Degree; with three years supervising work experience in plant operations; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must possess a State of Georgia Class I Wastewater Operator's Certification or obtain certification within six (6) months of employment. Must possess' a valid class B commercial driver's license.

Additional Information

Knowledge of city and department policies and procedures.
 
Knowledge of wastewater treatment plant operations and processes.
 
Knowledge of heavy equipment/industrial systems maintenance practices and procedures.

Knowledge of state and federal environmental and safety laws, regulations, and requirements pertaining to water quality and wastewater treatment.

Knowledge of purchasing and inventory management practices.

Knowledge of testing and inspection techniques and practices relating to wastewater treatment.

Skill in conducting research and analyzing and compiling results.

Skill in supervising and directing the work of others.

Skill in operating heavy equipment.

Skill in preparing and maintaining files and records.

Skill in the use of standard and specialized wastewater treatment tools, equipment, and cameras.

Skill in interpersonal relations.

Skill in oral and written communication.

CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 

Overview of Benefits

Paid Holiday
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan
Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)
Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
Retirement Seminars
PPO Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Health & Wellness Incentives
Long Term Disability
Excellence and Service Recognition
Employee Development and In-Service Training
Educational Assistance Program
Uniform Allowance (select positions)
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts and Memberships
Employee Relations
Direct Deposit
Credit Union
Pretax Parking Deductions
Employeer Assisted Home Purchase Program
Domestic Partnership Benefits

Healthcare

PPO Medical Plus Plan
PPO Medical Basic Plan
Dental Plus Plan
Dental Basic Plan
Vision Service Plan

Life Insurance

Basic Life and ADD
Supplemental Life Employee
Supplemental Life Spouse
Supplemental Life Child

Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.

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Employer
City of Savannah
Address
132 E. Broughton Street
P.O. Box 1027
Savannah, Georgia, 31302-9972
Phone
912-651-6484

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