Water Works Superintendent -Aberdeen, SD

Salary: $90,188.
80 annually (23B) JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for managing the city's water works operations to deliver high quality potable water to customers.
BENEFITS The city pays the entire single health premium for the employee.
11 Paid Holidays plus 2 Administrative Holidays.
Generous Paid Time Off Bank.
South Dakota Retirement System with 6% match.
Wellness incentives.
EAP – Employee Assistance Program MAJOR DUTIES Ensures compliance with all relevant federal and state regulations; gathers data and prepares reports for compliance.
Oversees daily processes, maintenance activities, watershed operations, and special projects.
Supervises and provides training and direction to plant personnel.
Develops annual budgets and administers approved funds.
Resolves questions and concerns form the general public.
Authorizes and monitors construction and repair projects relevant to potable water.
Develops schedules and specifications for services and activities.
Prepares a variety of regular and special reports.
Monitors the operation of wells, pumping stations, elevated storage tanks, and plant equipment.
Reviews plans for water system improvements and makes recommendations.
Responds to after-hours emergencies.
Coordinates department purchases; maintains inventory of necessary equipment and supplies.
Oversees the management of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
Develops and implements maintenance procedures.
Responsible for security and oversight of the facilities to include monitoring and observation of trespassing, theft, or other criminal activity and reporting it at the time of observation.
Performs related duties.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION Knowledge of water treatment principles, operations, and equipment.
Knowledge of the principles of chemistry, mathematics, biology, and engineering.
Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
Skill in the interpretation of plans, maps, and specifications.
Skill in the operation and maintenance of mechanical and electronic equipment.
Skill in planning, organization, and decision making.
Skill in the supervision of personnel.
Skill in the management of budgets.
Skill in oral and written communication.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS The City Manager assigns work in terms of department goals and objectives.
The supervisor reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of department activities.
GUIDELINES Guidelines include federal EPA and state DENR requirements, the Safe Drinking Water Act, and city policies and procedures.
These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.
This position develops division guidelines.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK The work consists of varied administrative, supervisory, and technical duties.
Changing water conditions and regulatory changes contribute to the complexity of the position.
The purpose of this position is to supervise the production of drinking water.
Successful performance helps ensure the provision of safe drinking water for customers.
CONTACTS Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, representatives of state and federal agencies, vendors, suppliers, contractors, and the general public.
Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, motivate personnel, provide services, and justify, negotiate, or settle matters.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping.
The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
The work is typically performed in an office, at water treatment facilities, and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather.
The employee is exposed to dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, and irritating chemicals.
Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY This position has direct supervision over Quality Control Coordinator/Lead Operator (1), Maintenance Supervisor (1), Water Works Maintenance Specialist (2), and Water Works Plant Operations Specialist (4).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Completion of a bachelor’s degree in a related course of study.
Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the division/department to direct and coordinate work, usually interpreted to be a minimum of seven years’ experience.
Possession and maintenance of a valid South Dakota driver’s license.
Possession Class IV Water Operations Specialist Certification or ability to obtain within one year.
RESIDENCY All new hires must reside within the city limits unless approved by the City Manager.
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