Position Title:
Department:
Supervisor:
FLSA Status:
Water Department Supervisor
Public Works
Water / Wastewater Superintendent
Non – Exempt
Grade: 13 Position ID: WTRSPV
JOB SUMMARY
This position provides leadership for the operation, maintenance, repair, installation and minor
construction of the city’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 Selects, trains, supervises and directs the work of employees and consistently applies
policies and procedures in a equitable manner
 Assists in new water main and sewer main installations
 Directs and implements an annual water and sewer maintenance program, and trains
utility crews for safety and repairs
 Oversees the work of meter readers, as well as repair and installation of meters
 Acts as liaison for water issues to other entities and public
 Oversees backflow prevention program
 Establishes priorities for emergency and scheduled repairs
 Oversees Missouri One Call program and staff
 Oversees compliance with DNR/EPA regulations
 Reviews water and wastewater utilities on new construction drawings. Verifies their
locations and assists GIS Coordinator in adding them to City maps
 Reviews City maps of water and wastewater field verifies location and corrects maps, if
needed
 Prepares and monitors division budget seeking continuous improvement and
maintaining fiscal responsibility
 Plans and schedules community service events
 Monitors water towers and booster stations adjusting pumps and set points as needed
 Maintains equipment and supply inventory; maintains records relating to receipt and
issuance of materials or equipment; prepares purchase and supply requisitions
 Develop bid specs, evaluate and write justifications for selection of vendor to be
awarded, generate and approve purchase requisition, monitor department purchases for
compliance to purchasing policy, approve department purchase, monitor products and
services received for compliance to contract
 Cooperates, assists, and communicates timely, accurately and effectively with all
departments, maintaining a positive environment and positive communications with
fellow employees and the public to achieve mutual goals
 Responsible for processing and submitting payroll in compliance with all city policies,
procedures, state and federal regulations
 Responsible for enhancing employee performance through establishing and
communicating clear expectations and evaluating performance in a fair and professional
manner
 Committed to creating a positive learning environment by identifying the needs of
individual employees and developing skills thought training, coaching and counseling
 Provide respectful, professional, positive service in all interactions between co-workers
and internal and external customers
 Maintain a positive and productive environment ensuring compliance with policies,
procedures, goals and objectives of the City, Department, and Division
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Other duties as assigned
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SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
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High School or GED preferred
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn multiple software packages quickly
(Incode and others)
Drafting or mechanical drawing experience
5+ years of public utilities maintenance experience
5+ years supervisory experience
Missouri DNR Water Certification “B”
Missouri State approved Backflow Protection Assembly Tester Certification
Current Class B CDL or the ability to obtain within 60 days. Class A preferred
“SCADA” system knowledge
DSIII – Drinking Water Distribution Certification
CSIII Wastewater Collection Certification preferred
Good customer service skills (in person, phone, email)
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Outdoor work in the field experience preferred
WORK POSTURE REQUIREMENTS:
1)
Bending
5-25%
2)
Crouching
5-25%
3)
Reaching
5-25%
4)
Standing
5-25%
5)
Walking
5-25%
6)
Sitting
25-50%
7)
Lifting
5-25% *(Maximum weight to be lifted 70 lbs.)
VISION REQUIREMENTS:
Near vision and the ability to adjust focus.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Inside and Outside work environment
EMOTIONAL DEMANDS:
1)
Contacts with General Public
Occasionally
2)
Customer Contact
Frequently
3)
Deadlines Under Pressure
Frequently
4)
Working Alone
Occasionally
The requirements included in this job description are representative of those an employee encounters
while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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