Superintendent of Water Protection

City of St. Joseph; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of St. Joseph, MO, seeks a Superintendent of Water Protection to lead wastewater treatment plant operations and regulatory compliance.

You will supervise staff, manage the division’s budget, and coordinate with regulators, consultants and contractors to ensure 24/7/365 plant performance.

A Missouri Class A wastewater certification and ten years of BN removal plant management are required.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of wastewater treatment process.
• Missouri Class A wastewater certification required.
• Ability to interpret and abide by federal, state and local laws.
• Ability to supervise and manage employees and efficiently run a high‑volume plant.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Public relations abilities.
• Knowledge of budget processes and procurement.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, electricity, mechanical and engineering principles.
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of heavy equipment.
• Ten years of formal experience managing a 10 MGD BN removal plant.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and report information required by permits and regulations.
• Oversee department purchasing; manage annual budget and expenditures.
• Operate the biological nutrient removal plant and related processes.
• Plan future operation and maintenance projects for Water Protection.
• supervise staff and handle personnel matters.
• Serve as liaison with regulators, consultants and contractors.
• Oversee pretreatment and storm sewer programs and oversight.
• Oversee laboratory analytics and plant parameters monitoring.
• Develop staff growth and development programs.

Skills

Wastewater treatment

Class A certification

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Oral & written communication

Public relations

Budget & procurement

Engineering knowledge

Heavy equipment operation

BN removal plant management

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree in engineering technology or environmental science preferred

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Superintendent of Water Protection
Department: Public Works & Transportation
Division: Water Protection
SALARY: 70,738.00 Annually
CLOSING: Until Filled

Job Summary/Scope

Provides management and direction for the administration, operation, and maintenance of the City’s wastewater treatment plant. Serves as liaison with between federal, state, and local government regulators whose purview covers the activities of the division. Directly supervises the supervisory and clerical staff and is indirectly responsible for all the staff of the division to support 24/7/365 operational requirements. Prepares, administers and monitors the division’s budget.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Integral to the position of Superintendent of Water Protection is the responsibility for developing subordinates to their fullest potential by exercising appropriate degrees of coaching, training, guiding, evaluating, correcting and, if necessary, disciplining.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate and timely preparation and reporting of all information required by federal and state permitting requirements and applicable laws, some of which includes Discharge Monitoring Reports, all final effluent testing such as heavy metals, whole effluent toxicity etc., bio solids fertilizer program and the Pretreatment Program.
• Oversees purchasing procedures for the department. Prepares and executes annual budget and monitors expenditures.
• Oversees the operation of the technical elements of a biological nutrient removal plant, along with support processes including a biosolids dryer, ultraviolet disinfection, and large diameter stormwater conveyances required by the Combined Sewer Overflow program.
• Plans future operation and maintenance projects for the Water Protection Division.
• Supervises staff and coordinates a wide variety of personnel matter.
• Serves as the contact person for any official dealing with regulatory agencies, consultants, and contractors.
• Supervises the daily activities of the industrial pretreatment program, municipal separate storm sewer system permitting and overall programmatic oversight.
• Oversees the analytical work of the laboratory, monitoring industrial loading impacts and plant operating parameters on a regular basis.
• Develops and invests in the growth and development of staff skills, knowledge and abilities via multiple methods and approaches.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

PERFORMS all other related duties as assigned.

Employee Behavior and Conduct

City Employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.

Required (Essential) Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of wastewater treatment process.
• Missouri Class A wastewater certification required.
• Ability to interpret and abide by federal, state and local laws.
• Ability to supervise and manage employees and ability to successfully and economically manage a high volume wastewater treatment plant.
• Skills in effective oral and written communications.
• Skills in public relations.
• Knowledge of budget processes and procurement
• Knowledge of hydraulics, electricity, mechanical and engineering principles, and general chemistry.
• Knowledge of general operation and maintenance of rolling stock and heavy equipment used in plant operations.
• A minimum of ten years of formal, documented experience in the operation and management of a 10 million gallon/day or larger biological nutrient removal plant
• Valid driver’s license required.

Material and Equipment Directly Used

Uses a variety of office equipment including personal computer, telephone, 2-way radio, calculator, copier and other related office equipment.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements

Work is performed under a variety of conditions ranging from an indoor setting with a controlled environment to an outdoor setting with extreme weather conditions. Must be able to stand for long periods. Other physical activity includes bending.

Education

High School Diploma and any combination of formal education and work experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Associates degree in engineering technology, environmental science, or related field preferred.

All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment. Any job offer made by the City is contingent upon the applicant passing the drug screening and background check. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The City is a governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.