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 is seeking a Superintendent of Water Protection to lead the Water Protection Division within the Public Works & Transportation department.

The role manages wastewater treatment operations, regulatory liaison activities, and division budgeting to ensure 24/7/365 plant reliability. Responsibilities include supervising staff, ensuring permit compliance, and coordinating laboratory monitoring and reporting.

Qualifications

• Missouri Class A wastewater certification required.
• Ten years of formal, documented experience operating and managing a 10 million gallon/day or larger BNR plant.
• Ability to supervise and manage employees and budgets.
• Knowledge of budget processes and procurement.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration and operation of the city's wastewater treatment plant.
• Serve as liaison with federal, state and local regulators and oversee related reporting.
• Directly supervise supervisory and clerical staff; support 24/7/365 operations.
• Plan and monitor division budget and expenditures.
• Oversee the lab activities and analyze plant performance.
• Coordinate regulatory compliance for pretreatment and CSO programs.
• Develop staff through coaching, training and mentorship.
• Lead future O&M projects for the Water Protection Division.

Skills

Wastewater treatment

Public relations

Budget processes

Hydraulics

Electrical & mechanical principles

Driver's license

Oral and written communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Missouri Class A wastewater certification

Associates degree in engineering technology or environmental science

Job description

Position: Superintendent of Water Protection

Location: St. Joseph, MO

Job Id: 850

# of Openings: 1

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 24/8/365 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.

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