Water Treatment Plant Superintendent

City of Ennis; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Ennis seeks a supervisor to manage the water treatment plant under the Assistant Director of Public Works. You will oversee operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead a team of plant staff.

You will coordinate with contractors and agencies, prepare reports, and manage budgets. The role requires five years of supervisory experience in water systems, a Texas Class B license, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred and five (5) years of supervisory experience in water/water utility systems.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training qualifies.
• Valid Class C Texas driver's license and driving record.
• TCEQ Water Treatment License Class B.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant operating efficiency; maintain records; prepare reports; suggest efficiency improvements.
• Supervise and evaluate personnel; coordinate staff training; enforce city policies and discipline.
• Supervise schedules, assignments, training, evaluations, and safety actions for plant staff.
• Conduct chemical and bacteriological analysis and review quality data for plant products.
• Lead safety meetings; ensure policy, safety, and regulatory training compliance.
• Prepare reports for TCEQ, EPA, and other agencies; manage budgets and supply requests.
• Coordinate with staff, contractors, and regulators for compliance, repairs, and expansions.
• Subject to after-hours call-outs for emergencies.
• Maintain frequent contact with employees, citizens, agencies, and other departments.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Staff training

Regulatory compliance

Reporting & analytics

Public works administration

Communication

Planning & organizing

Safety management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Job description

Under general supervision of the Assistant Director of Public Works, plans, organizes, directs, and manages the activities of the City's water treatment plant; ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements in assigned areas; and performs related work as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees plant operating efficiency; maintain records; prepare reports regarding the operation of the treatment plant and quality of the plant product; suggest methods of improving plant efficiency; troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs, and reports maintenance actions.
• Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to corrects deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures within the guidelines of City policies and procedures
• Supervises water treatment plant employees regarding schedules, duty assignments, training, evaluations, and disciplinary actions for employee safety and proper plant operation.
• Assists with conducting chemical and bacteriological analysis of treatment plant products using quality control data analysis data of plant product.
• Attends supervisory/staff meetings; leads employee staff and safety meetings to ensure employees are trained in City policy changes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepares and submits daily, weekly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual reports for the TCEQ, EPA, and other regulatory agencies; annual budget requests to designated supervisor; and purchase requests for plant supplies, chemicals, tools, and equipment.
• Coordinates with employees, contractors and regulatory agencies for proper plant operation, repair, expansion, and other construction to ensure regulatory compliance and safety of public.
• Oversees plant operating efficiency; maintain records; prepare reports regarding the operation of the treatment plant and quality of the plant product; suggest methods of improving plant efficiency; troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs, and reports maintenance actions.
• Subject to after-hours call-out for emergency situations.
• Has frequent contact with employees, citizens, local state, federal agencies, and other city departments.
• Ability to arrive to work on time and must maintain a regular and reliable level of attendance.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Current federal state and local laws, regulations and codes pertaining to the area of assignment and including water and sewer systems.
• Principles, practices and techniques of effective and contemporary public works administration and management.
• Principles, practices and techniques of leadership, supervision, training and staff development.
• Principles and techniques of written and oral communication methodologies.
• Contemporary office and computer systems, practices and applications.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• TCEQ standards and policies for Water/Water systems.
• Ability to follow and adhere to any City of Ennis rules, procedures, policies, general orders, ordinances, etc.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree preferred and five (5) years of supervisory experience in water/water utility systems.; OR

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

A Valid Class C Texas motor vehicle driver's license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record.

Must have a TCEQ Water Treatment License Class B.