CURRENT SAWS EMPLOYEES ONLY* Superintendent (DCOPS) Northside Ops. & Westside Ops.

Grade 21: Starting annual salary: $79,373.00. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.

If you recently applied for the Superintendent WSOPC - Maintenance position, you do not need to reapply.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Superintendent is a position that performs work in the field. This position is a working position and is the first level supervisory representative for various work crews in the field. The Superintendent is responsible for managing the financial, physical, and human resources within Engineering & Construction and Distribution & Collection Operations in accordance with all safety guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Routinely conducts work in the system as part of Engineering & Construction and Distribution & Collection Operations.

- Supervises, selects, develops, trains, evaluates and makes recommendations for corrective action up to and including termination.

- Forecasts,allocates,andmonitorsthehuman,physicalandfinancialresourcesfortheassigned area.

- Plans, monitors, reviews, and reports field activities for construction of new system infrastructure and rehabilitation of system infrastructure covering a wide logistical area.

- Develops, evaluates, and implements plans during normal and crisis situations to ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulatory statutes.

- Reads, reviews, and recommends changes to construction plans, blueprints, block maps, schematics and as-built drawings.

- Conducts safety training, trains and mentors’ employees on safety and technical aspects of the job to include risk management planning associated with applicable chemical use and handling.

- Provides training and guidance to crews by assigning and checking work and develops standard operating procedures that optimize system performance.

- Performsvariousutilitycalculationsandconductsadvancedlevelprocesscontrol analysis.

- Supports and implements various special projects.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

DECISION MAKING

- The Superintendent works under limited supervision/guidance.

- Directly supervises assigned staff.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

- Associate’s Degree or higher inMechanicalEngineering,IndustrialManagement,ConstructionManagement,Science, Public Administration or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency plus five years’ progressive experience in construction, water, or wastewater including two years in a supervisory/lead role.

- TCEQ Class “C” Water Distribution Operator License and Class “III” Wastewater Collection Operator License within 24 months of hire.

- Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License.

OR

- High School Diploma/GED plus eight years’ of progressive experience in construction, water, or wastewater including two years in a supervisory/lead role.

- TCEQ Class “C” Water Distribution Operator License and Class “III” Wastewater Collection Operator License within 24 months of hire.

- Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License.

JOB DIMENSIONS

- Proficient skill in the use of materials, tools, utility calculations and equipment commonly used in construction, maintenance, or repair of water distribution, wastewater treatment and collection systems.

- Skill in utilizing a personal computer and proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation, and computerized maintenance management system software.

- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.

- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with SAWS internal and external customers, vendors, and governmental agencies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, and kneeling to perform essential functions. Working conditions are in an office and field environment. Field environment has frequent exposure to inclement weather; wastewater; mechanical, electrical, chemical and confined space hazards; offensive fumes; excessive noise; heavy traffic; deep excavations; and animals, snakes and poisonous insects. May be required to comply with requirements as specified in applicable regulations for personal protective equipment, including clearance for use of respiratory protection and other associated equipment. Operates a company vehicle on a daily basis.

May be required to work other than regular schedule such as days, nights, weekends, holidays and on- call.

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