Assistant Superintendent of Waste/Wastewater

City of Elmhurst; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and life ins.

HSA deductible contribution by City

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

IMRF retirement

Job summary

City of Elmhurst is seeking a Water/Wastewater Operations Manager to lead production and treatment facilities, ensuring regulatory compliance, asset management, safety, and efficient operations.

This senior role coordinates with internal teams, vendors, consultants, and regulatory agencies; oversees preventive maintenance, reporting, and emergencies; guides staff and contractors toward optimal performance.

Qualifications

• Two years college-level coursework in biology, engineering, or a related field, and four years journey-level water/wastewater experience.
• Illinois Class B driver’s license.
• IEPA Class C Water Plant Operator certification preferred at time of hire or within three years of start date.
• IEPA Class I wastewater treatment plant operator license preferred at time of hire or within three years of start date.

Responsibilities

• Oversee asset management and maintenance planning for water and wastewater facilities.
• Monitor and review jobs in progress, providing direction and technical assistance.
• Coordinate tasks, schedules, and contractor alignment with project timelines.
• Utilize asset data to analyze, maintain, and improve the Preventive Maintenance Program.
• Collaborate with agencies, residents, and customers on facility issues.
• Establish work standards and assist with employee evaluations.
• Monitor operations and respond to emergencies to minimize service disruptions.
• Inspect plant, lift stations and operations for safety and compliance.
• Provide oversight for sampling, reporting, and testing for regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate safety training and ensure proper procedures are followed.
• Prepare accurate regulatory reports and bid documents.
• Recommend purchases and track inventory of supplies and parts.
• Enhance team efficiency and customer service as a team member.
• Maintain courteous interactions with the public and staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budgeting

Project planning

Maintenance management

SCADA proficiency

Education

Two years college-level coursework in biology/engineering

IEPA Class C Water Plant Operator certification preferred

IEPA Class I wastewater license preferred

Tools

SCADA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

Supports the Superintendent of Water/Wastewater (Production and Treatment) in the oversight and coordination of operations and maintenance across the City's water production and wastewater treatment facilities. This leadership role ensures regulatory compliance, asset management, safety and operational efficiency while serving as a key liaison between internal teams, vendors, consultants and regulatory agencies.

Essential Functions

• Oversee asset management and maintenance planning for the City's water production and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Monitor and review jobs in progress to provide direction and technical assistance with operational problem solving.
• Assist staff by determining work and project priorities, assigning tasks, and coordinating schedules; manage contractors to ensure alignment with project timelines and staffing needs.
• Utilize asset management data to analyze, maintain, and continuously improve the Preventive Maintenance Program.
• Work collaboratively with government agencies, residents and commercial consumers regarding water production and wastewater treatment facilities issues.
• Establish work standards and assist with employee evaluations.
• Monitor communication systems to ensure continuous and reliable operations; respond promptly and effectively to emergencies or system failures to minimize service disruptions and ensure public safety.
• Conduct regular inspections of the plant, lift stations and water production operations; evaluates the work performed by subordinates and contractors; verifies proper equipment maintenance and servicing are performed according to standards; ensures plant operations are running efficiently, safely, and in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide oversight for sampling, reporting procedures and testing programs to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate and conduct safety training to instruct personnel in proper compliance with safe work methods and procedures.
• Prepare and provide accurate reports for the appropriate regulatory agencies; writes job documents for bid pricing proposals.
• Recommend purchases of supplies, parts, service contracts, equipment, etc.; tracks inventory of parts and supplies.
• Enhance team efficiency and customer service by offering suggestions and actively contributing as a team member.
• Demonstrate courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; act in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Assist with City snow removal operations, as determined by the Public Works Director.

Qualifications

• Two years of college-level coursework in biology, engineering, or a closely related field; AND four years of journey-level experience in water and wastewater operations and maintenance; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.
• Illinois Class B driver's license.
• IEPA Class C Water Plant Operator certification preferred at time of hire, OR obtained within three years of start date.
• IEPA Class I wastewater treatment plant operator license preferred at time of hire, OR obtained within three years of start date.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Public works maintenance, renovation and construction technologies related to water and wastewater operations and maintenance.
• Specifications for operating capabilities and applications of production and treatment equipment.
• Supervisory and budgeting principles and practices.
• Project planning, implementation and evaluation principles and practices.
• Principles, methods, and techniques of maintenance management.
• Local, state, and federal codes and regulations related to programs and activities.
• Proficiency in asset management software, SCADA, and Microsoft Office.
• Safety practices and procedures related to the work.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Techniques for working collaboratively with a variety of City staff, the public and vendors, in person and over the telephone.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing and evaluating the work of others.
• Training others in policies and procedures related to the work.
• Utilizing and maintaining record keeping and filing systems.
• Performing accurate arithmetic calculations and data analysis
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with vendors and others contacted in the course of the work.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Using initiative and independent judgement within established procedural guidelines.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Speaking English effectively to communicate in person or over the telephone.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this role.

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range: $94,478-$141,718 DOQ. FLSA Status: Exempt. Benefits: Includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance (City contributes annually half the cost of the deductible to employee HSA), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

The City of Elmhurst is an equal opportunity employer.