Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent

Careers In Government, Inc.; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

TMRS retirement plan

Paid time off

Education assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

The City of Waco is seeking an experienced Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent to oversee the operation, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of the City's wastewater facilities and lift stations. You will lead a large utility workforce, manage budgets, and drive capital improvements while ensuring safety and reliability.

You’ll work closely with City leadership, regulatory agencies, engineers, contractors, and staff to maintain system performance and respond to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business or Public Administration, or a related field with 5 years of supervision in wastewater treatment.
• A combination of education and related experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• License requirements: Texas Driver’s License and Class A Wastewater license (TCEQ).

Responsibilities

• Directs operations, maintenance, and repair of Wastewater Treatment Plants and lift stations to ensure safe, reliable, compliant treatment and conveyance.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, permits, and reporting; initiates corrective actions.
• Oversees staff development, training, licensing, and performance evaluation.
• Prepares technical reports, cost estimates, and supports regulatory requirements and city contracts.
• Oversees operating and capital budgets and manages CIP/major maintenance projects.
• Communicates with leadership, regulators, contractors, and the public about operations and compliance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting & planning

Staff development

Education

Associate's Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

TCEQ Class A Wastewater License

Texas Driver's License

Job description

Job Description

Summary

Minimum Starting Salary: $105,000.00 per year

The City of Waco Seeks:

The City of Waco is seeking an experienced supervisor in the operation and management of conventional municipal wastewater treatment to become our next Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent. This role directs the operation, maintenance, regulatory compliance, and long-term performance of the City's wastewater treatment facilities and wastewater lift station system.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

• Associate's Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business or Public Administration, or a related field and 5 years Progressively responsible experience in the operation and management of conventional municipal wastewater treatment facilities, including five (5) years of supervisory experience. Required experience must include responsibility for treatment process performance, regulatory compliance, staff supervision and development, maintenance coordination, emergency response, and operational or capital planning for complex, continuously operated wastewater treatment facilities. An equivalent combination of education and directly related experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Class A Wastewater license from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree.

Position Overview

The Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent directs the operation, maintenance, regulatory compliance, and long-term performance of the City's wastewater treatment facilities and wastewater lift station system. The position is responsible for maintaining reliable, efficient, and compliant wastewater treatment and conveyance operations, including the production of permitted effluent and the management of treatment residuals. The Superintendent provides leadership for a large, continuously operating utility workforce; establishes operational priorities; oversees treatment process performance, maintenance coordination, staffing, safety, budgets, and capital improvements; and ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements. The position works closely with City leadership, regulatory agencies, wholesale wastewater customers, engineers, contractors, and other City departments to maintain system reliability and support future service demands.

Essential Functions

• Directs the operations, maintenance, and repair of the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plants and wastewater lift stations to ensure safe, reliable, efficient, and compliant treatment and conveyance operations.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations, permits, and reporting requirements; oversees regulatory reporting and initiates corrective actions for environmental, operational, or safety concerns.
• Monitors treatment process performance, effluent quality, solids handling, lift station operations, and equipment condition; reviews operational data and reports and implements process improvements, new technologies, and best practices.
• Manages staff through effective delegation, training, mentoring, performance evaluation, and accountability; supports employee development, succession planning, and maintenance of required operator licenses.
• Reviews infrastructure condition, treatment capacity, operational demands, and system risks; develops recommendations for long-term planning, resource allocation, staffing, and operational effectiveness.
• Prepares technical reports, analyses, and cost estimates in support of regulatory requirements, wastewater service agreements, projects, contracts, and City management decisions.
• Develops and manages operating and capital budgets; tracks expenditures, revenues, chemical and energy use, contractual services, and other resources to ensure responsible fiscal management.
• Oversees the planning and execution of Capital Improvement Program and major maintenance projects for wastewater treatment facilities, lift stations, equipment, and supporting infrastructure.
• Communicates clearly with City leadership, regulatory agencies, wholesale customers, contractors, consultants, and the public regarding wastewater operations, compliance, system conditions, challenges, and accomplishments.
• Operates a City vehicle and equipment to inspect facilities, support field activities, respond to operational conditions, and ensure the effective maintenance and operation of wastewater infrastructure. May be required to respond after hours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City wide emergency.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information
• Lives the City of Waco Values.

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

Why Work For Waco

• Meaningful and challenging work
• Make a difference and improve communities
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
  • Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance
  • Longevity Pay
  • And More!
• Chance to do work you are passionate about
• Desire to give back