Water Utility Superintendent

Water Utility Superintendent

POSITION TITLE: Water Utility Superintendent
DEPARTMENT: Public Works – Water Utility
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Full Time
REPORTS TO: Director of Public Works
FLSA CATEGORY: Exempt
PAY TYPE / GRADE: Salary / 13

Water Utility Superintendent

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The purpose of this position is to manage the water utility of Fort Atkinson. This includes day to day operations and long term strategic assessment and planning. This position is responsible for all steps in the process of providing safe, reliable, and adequate supplies of potable water for public consumption and fire protection according to applicable standards and regulations.  The work is performed under the direction of the Director of Public Works.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

  • Manages personnel within the water utility including employee development, discipline, annual reviews, commendations, and conflicts.
  • Develops and directs a maintenance plan for all assets within the water utility.
  • Anticipates and plans for long term capital improvements and expansion of the water utility.
  • Plans and manages successful completion of construction and maintenance projects and recommends improvements for future projects.
  • Develops annual Water Department operating budget. Recommends staffing levels, capital equipment purchases and material/supply needs. Oversees expenditures.
  • Prepares and submits reports to regulatory agencies.
  • Is a member of the City’s Management Team and coordinates work with other City Departments and external agencies.
  • Ensures compliance with standards, rules and regulations regarding potable water and adequate supplies for fire protection. Reviews local, state and federal standards and regulations regarding potable water and water supplies for fire protection. Maintains knowledge of technological development for water treatment.
  • Supervises work activities and plans work schedules. Reviews completed and work in progress for compliance with specifications and safety standards. Prepares employee work evaluations, manages employee conflicts, recommends promotions and implements discipline. Identifies personnel training needs and provides or arranges training. Plans and directs safety programming.
  • Receives and responds to public complaints, concerns and inquiries regarding water system. Implements and practices excellent customer service.
  • Assesses and responds to emergency situations.
  • Assists with water rate case applications to the Public Service Commission.
  • Reviews all billing reports before distribution to customers. Provides needed information for invoicing to Utility Billing Clerk.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • An Associate degree from an accredited college with specialization in a related field is preferred.
  • 5 years Supervisory experience.
  • Distribution system experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, SCADA systems, and GIS technology.
  • Must possess a valid Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) Water Distribution certification or be able to obtain within one year.
  • Valid motor vehicle operator’s license required.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication

  • Ability to analyze data and information using established criteria, in order to determine consequences and to identify and select alternatives. Ability to compare, count, differentiate, measure, copy, record and transcribe data and information. Ability to classify, compute tabulate and categorize data.
  • Ability to maintain and direct a group of workers, including the ability to provide counseling and mediation. Ability to persuade, convince and train others. Ability to advise and interpret regarding the application of policies, procedures and standards to specific situations.
  • Ability to utilize a variety of advisory and design data and information such as monthly operating reports, billing invoices, budgets, revenue projections, lab reports, annual operating reports, inventories, time sheets, job applications, performance evaluations, personnel policies, work schedules, water quality standards, safety regulations, equipment operating and repair manuals, computer software operating manuals, blueprints, schematics, maps and engineering manuals.
  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing with customers, Department personnel, Director of Public Works, City Engineer, consulting engineers, contractors, civic groups, business/industry representatives and City officials.

 Mathematical Ability

  • Ability to calculate percentages, fractions, decimals, volumes, ratios, present values and spatial relationships. Ability to interpret basic descriptive statistical reports.

Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability

  • Ability to use functional reasoning in performing important functions such as supervising, teaching and directing.
  • Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the direction, control and planning of an entire program.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to operate equipment and machinery requiring complex and rapid adjustments, such as water treatment plant and pump controls, electrical instruments, common hand tools, volt/amp meter, motor vehicles, computer, printer, telephone and photocopier.
  • Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing movements requiring skills and training, such as drawing and assembling.
  • Ability to exert moderate but not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling.
  • Ability to recognize and identify degrees of similarities or difference between characteristics of colors, shapes, sounds, odors and textures associated with job-related objects, materials and tasks.

Environmental Adaptability

Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions; however, there may be exposure to environmental factors such as temperature variations, odors, noise, toxic agents, wetness and disease, precipitation and/or dust, which may  cause discomfort and mild risk of injury.

Zach Navin, Director of Public Works
City of Fort Atkinson, WI
znavin@fortatkinsonwi.gov
920-397-9901

The City of Fort Atkinson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.