Assistant Superintendent

Water Environment Federation; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Water Environment Federation is seeking a skilled supervisor to oversee the operation and maintenance of a POTW facility. You will direct daily staff, procure equipment, coordinate with vendors, and ensure compliance with all regulations while reporting to the Board and IEPA.

You will work closely with laboratory personnel on process control decisions, manage asset systems, and participate in budgeting and capital planning to support plant performance and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in water/wastewater treatment, biology, chemistry, engineering or related field preferred.
• Two to five years of supervisory leadership experience at a POTW.
• Class 1 Wastewater Operators License or ability to obtain within twelve months.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation and maintenance of the POTW.
• Direct and supervise daily work assignments for Operations Manager and staff.
• Procure plant equipment, parts, and supplies to meet operational needs.
• Coordinate with vendors for preventive and corrective maintenance of plant equipment.
• Oversee asset management software and plant work order system.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and permits.
• Collaborate with laboratory personnel on process control decisions.
• Attend Board of Directors meetings and prepare reports for the Board and IEPA.

Education

Bachelor's degree in water/wastewater treatment, biology, chemistry, engineering or related field

Class 1 Wastewater Operators License issued by the State of Illinois or ability to obtain within twelve months

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a member of the KRMA management team, this position has primary responsibility for overseeing the operations and maintenance of the POTW. This position, when authorized, may represent KRMA on behalf of the Superintendent.

• Supervise the daily operation and maintenance of the treatment facility
• Responsible for the direction and supervision of daily work assignments to all personnel which includes Operations Manager, Lead Operations and Maintenance Specialists, Operations and Maintenance Specialists, and Electrical Instrumentation and Control Specialists
• Procures plant equipment, parts, and supplies to meet the operational needs of the plant
• Work with vendors and staff to ensure timely preventative and corrective maintenance of plant equipment
• Oversee the asset management software, including the plant work order system
• Monitor plant processes and performance for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and permit requirements
• Work closely with laboratory personnel to make informed process control decisions
• Attend all meetings of the Board of Directors
• Preparation of reports to the Board of Directors and IEPA

OTHER DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in the development/implementation of the annual operating and capital improvement budgets, five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), public relations program, employee training program, and personnel policies and procedures
• Assist in the procurement of contractual services for repairs, improvements, technical/engineering and sludge disposal

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in water/wastewater treatment, biology, chemistry, engineering or related field preferred - or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two to five years of experience in a supervisory leadership role at a Publicly Owned Treatment Works facility (POTW)
  Class 1 Wastewater Operators License issued by the State of Illinois or the ability to obtain one within twelve months of hire

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in water/wastewater treatment, biology, chemistry, engineering or related field preferred - or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two to five years of experience in a supervisory leadership role at a Publicly Owned Treatment Works facility (POTW)
• Class 1 Wastewater Operators License issued by the State of Illinois or the ability to obtain one within twelve months of hire