Austin Water Operations & Maintenance Superintendent – Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant

City of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Austin seeks a senior operations professional to organize and manage the operations and maintenance of water and/or wastewater facilities and distribution systems. You will interpret compliance, monitor expenditures, and coordinate activities with engineers, regulators, and the community.

The role requires strong budgeting, data analysis, and supervisory skills, along with effective communication. You will lead safety programs, ensure regulatory adherence, and develop improved operating

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and review compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Monitor operational/mechanical expenditures. Evaluate bid proposals and recommends selection.
• Coordinate facility activities with system requirements.
• Coordinate 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.
• Manage site requirements (noise, environment, security). Manage safety programs, including inspections/reporting.
• Manage regulatory requirements: EPA, TCEQ, Watershed Protection, and AFD.
• Develops and recommends changes to operating procedures.
• Analyzes and interprets data and prepares reports, including performance measures.
• Prepares budget for facility.
• Provides technical advice to internal and external customers. Researches and responds to management and citizen questions.
• Oversee recruitment, training, evaluation, and dismissal decisions.

Skills

Water treatment

Wastewater treatment

Water distribution systems

Wastewater collection systems

EPA regulations

Budget planning

Supervision

Communication

Data analysis

Problem solving

Computers

Job description

Job Description:

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:

• - Interprets and reviews compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
• - Monitors operational/mechanical expenditures. Evaluates bid proposals and recommends selection.
• - Coordinates facility activities with system requirements.
• - 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.
• - Manages site requirements (noise, environment, security). Manages safety programs, including inspections/reporting.
• - Manages regulatory requirements: EPA, TCEQ, Watershed Protection, and AFD.
• - Develops and recommends changes to operating procedures.
• - Analyzes and interprets data and prepares reports, including performance measures.
• - Prepares budget for facility.
• - 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