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Home My WebLink AboutAssistant Superintendent - WastewaterUpdated: March 2024 CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Posi�on Title: Assistant Superintendent – Wastewater Department: Public Works Division: Wastewater Supervisor: Wastewater Superintendent FLSA: Exempt Civil Service: Yes Pay Grade: 27 Job Number: 2702 Job Summary Assists in planning, direc�ng, and supervising the opera�on and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant, li� sta�ons, and collec�on system. Coordinates industrial pretreatment program. Essen�al Job Du�es and Responsibili�es 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. • Prepares, reviews, compiles, and maintains records and reports regarding division ac�vi�es. • Plans, directs, and coordinates industrial pretreatment program with significant local industries. • Assists in supervising, planning, and direc�ng daily opera�ons and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant, collec�on systems and related facili�es. • Instructs and advises support staff in methods and procedures. • Responds to calls and complaints from residents and businesses. • Oversees compliance with discharge permits, conducts inspec�on of local industries for compliance with federal and state environmental regula�ons. • Advises and confers with supervisor concerning division opera�ng condi�ons and needs. • Conducts plant tours and speaks to interested groups on principles of wastewater treatment. • Generates monthly monitoring reports for review and submital to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. • Assists in the development of budget requests and division goals, monitors budget expenditures, approves purchases. • U�lizes computer to create documents, reports, and correspondence, manage workflow approvals, and to manage division �me entry and payroll. • Resolves contract disputes and vendor and construc�on issues. • Develops bids and requests for proposals individually and with vendors, engineers, and architects. • Assists with long term strategic planning of resources and staff. • Atends division and departmental mee�ngs. Updated: March 2024 • Compiles necessary data and completes annual 503 bio-solids land applica�on report to Department Natural Resources. • Atends division and departmental mee�ngs. • Reviews collec�on systems, engineering plans and preventa�ve and correc�ve maintenance programs. • Creates proposals and documenta�on. • Prepares opera�on and maintenance manual for process controls, improvements, and operator training. • Oversees safety and injury preven�on and quality control. • Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and community. • Performs other du�es as assigned. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related experience; or five years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in wastewater treatment operations. • State of Iowa DNR Grade IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator cer�ficate. National Incident Management System Training ICS 100, ICS 200, IS 700, IS 800, ICS 300 within two years of hire. Valid State of Iowa driver’s license with sa�sfactory driving record. Must be 18 years of age. Must live within 25 miles of the corporate limits of Iowa City, Iowa within one year of appointment to the posi�on. Must pass criminal background check. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and two years of related experience; or six years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abili�es • Ability to apply concepts such as frac�ons, percentages, ra�os, and propor�ons to prac�cal situa�ons. • Ability to effec�vely present informa�on and respond to ques�ons from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. • Ability to interpret a variety of instruc�ons furnished in writen, oral, diagram, or schedule form. • Ability to operate office and industrial computer systems. • Ability to perform mathema�cal calcula�ons necessary to perform du�es. • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, research journals, government regula�ons, and other writen materials. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out du�es. • Ability to solve prac�cal problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situa�ons where only limited standardiza�on exists. • Ability to work with mathema�cal concepts such as probability and sta�s�cal inference. Updated: March 2024 • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. • Knowledge of federal and state environmental and safety regula�ons. • Knowledge of microbiology, chemistry, environmental engineering, biological and chemical research methods, and basic electrical engineering. • Skill in observing, evalua�ng, monitoring, and oral and writen communica�on. • Skill in the opera�on of the tools, materials and equipment used in the opera�on, maintenance and repair of wastewater collec�on systems. • Skill in using computers and applicable software applications (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook) and Munis and Kronos. Supervision Involves leadership role such as regularly guiding, training, and providing direction to permanent staff in completing daily tasks and assignments. May perform additional supervisory duties at the direction of the Department or Division Head to include disciplinary action, assisting with hiring or firing, and writing or delivering performance reviews. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee regularly lifts and/or moves 10 pounds, occasionally will lift and/or move 25 pounds, and will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, confined space, and traffic hazards. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, insect stings, animals, and communicable diseases. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Involves some exposure to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situations. Updated: March 2024 Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Reviewed/Approved by: Ron Knoche, Public Works Director (4/2024) I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee Date ________________________________ __________________