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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Austin Water Operations & Maintenance Superintendent


FLSA: Standard/Exempt EEO Category: (20) Professionals
Class Code: 18806 Salary Grade: WA6
Approved: June 10, 1998 Last Revised: July 14, 2020


Purpose:
 

Working independently, this position organizes and manages the operations and maintenance of a water treatment plant, a wastewater treatment plant, multi-zone water distribution system, or wastewater collection system.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Interprets and reviews compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
  2. Monitors operational/mechanical expenditures. Evaluates bid proposals and recommends selection.
  3. Coordinates facility activities with system requirements.
  4. Coordinates operation/maintenance of treatment facilities, water distribution system, or wastewater collection system with engineers, other departments, contractors, State/Federal regulatory agencies, neighborhood associations, and citizens.
  5. Manages site requirements (noise, environment, security). Manages safety programs, including inspections/reporting.
  6. Manages regulatory requirements: EPA, TCEQ, Watershed Protection, and AFD.
  7. Develops and recommends changes to operating procedures.
  8. Analyzes and interprets data and prepares reports, including performance measures.
  9. Prepares budget for facility.
  10. Provides technical advice to internal and external customers. Researches and responds to management and citizen questions.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities, including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, multi-zone water distribution systems, or wastewater collection systems.
  • Knowledge of EPA and regulatory requirements.
  • Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws.
  • Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
  • Knowledge of supervisory/managerial techniques and principles.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  • Skill in using computers and related software.
  • Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  • Skill in planning and organizing.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities,
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
  • Ability to meet and maintain driver eligibility standards detailed in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program.
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, plus four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in the management and operation of industrial facilities related to the position, including three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the management and operation of a water treatment plant, multi-zone water distribution system, wastewater treatment plant, or wastewater collection system, including two (2) years of experience which were in a supervisory or management capacity.

OR

  • Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in the management and operation of industrial facilities related to the position, including seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the management and operation of a water treatment plant, multi-zone distribution system, wastewater treatment plant, or wastewater collection system , including two (2) years of experience which were in a supervisory or management capacity.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 
  • Water Treatment Plant Operations: TCEQ Class B Surface Water License or higher.
  • Water Distribution Systems Facility: TCEQ Class B Surface Water License, Class B Water Distribution License or Class B Groundwater License or higher.
  • Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations: TCEQ Class B Wastewater License or higher.
  • Wastewater Collection Systems Facility: TCEQ Class B Wastewater License or Class III Collections License or higher.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.