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Purpose CDL Enhancement: Additional $10,000.00 The City of Savannah is seeking a forward-thinking and conscientious leader to join our Water Reclamation team as the new Water & Sewer Superintendent. This position supervises the operation of the wastewater treatment filtration plant. Make a difference in the lives of our citizens and employees as the new Water & Sewer Superintendent

https://youtu.be/EmPgQntLT0g If you are driven and are looking for a career with purpose, complete your online application today. Essential Job Functions Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals. Coordinates, assigns, and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed

Ensure that all equipment is properly serviced, repaired, and maintained so that all plant processes can operate properly and reliably. Prioritizes maintenance and repair requests; monitors the work of personnel performing daily tasks. Directs operations to ensure safe and adequate wastewater treatment; inspects work in progress and completed work; monitors rate flows and pressure indicators; inspects wastewater systems to ensure accuracy in chemical testing and process control; maintains air quality emission standards and completes air quality reports.

Coordinates and oversees the operations of the raw water pumping station, water treatment plant, water quality, and water distribution systems in the pumping, treatment, and distribution of adequate and safe water. Performs inspections of water systems to ensure a safe and adequate water supply. Coordinates and oversees the operation of pumping stations.

Ensures the collection, treatment, and distribution of adequate and safe water. Reviews construction plans and specifications; ensures compliance with governmental codes and regulations. Develops and enforces safety procedures for the conveyance system.

Manages the purchases, operation, and maintenance of equipment. Performs public relations with customers, other city departments, other governmental agencies, and contractors. Develops, maintains, and manages sewer rehabilitation projects.

Reviews technology and helps develop equipment specifications. Meets with contractors and other city departments to review construction plans pertaining to installation, upgrades, and modifying physical and chemical processes of all facets of the surface water treatment facilities. Maintains compliance with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System.

Loads, unloads, and works with chlorine tanks and cylinders. Works with SCADA personnel on the computerized control system. Meets with contractors and other city departments to review construction plans pertaining to installation, upgrades, and modifications to the physical and chemical processes of all facets of the wastewater treatment facilities.

Coordinates work with other departments, outside contractors, utility companies, and related agencies. Orders chemicals required for treating, testing, and wastewater; ensures an adequate supply is stocked at all times. Remains on call for after-hours emergencies; schedules and assigns personnel and crews to specific areas and shifts in emergencies; evaluates response time and work of crews.

Investigates complaints; responds to suggestions and inquiries from customers. Conducts training for crews regarding safety and other wastewater plant operations topics; schedules certification training and testing for employees. Writes bid specifications for the procurement of equipment.

Compiles records for inclusion in monthly department reports; prepares data for reporting to the state. Performs wastewater testing at work sites of crews, outside contractors; reviews state-mandated samples, and conducts state sampling programs. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Associate's Degree with four (4) years of supervised work experience in water/wastewater treatment; pipe fitting and construction; water/wastewater plant management; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a Georgia Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Class 1 License Must possess and maintain a valid state commercial driver's license with an acceptable driving history. Work Location: 1400 E President St,

Savannah, GA 31404 Additional Requirements Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post-offer/pre-employment medical screen, and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment. Additional Information Knowledge of local, state, and federal safe drinking water regulations. Knowledge of water treatment chemistry and microbiology.

Knowledge of construction practices and contractual obligations. Knowledge of emergency response plans and protocols. Knowledge of city budgeting and purchasing procedures.

Knowledge of city personnel policies. Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures. Knowledge of computers and other modern office equipment.

Skill in developing short- and long-range plans. Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work. Skill in the training and supervision of personnel.

Skill in the operation of computers and other modern office equipment. Skill in public and interpersonal relations. Skill in oral and written communication.