Town of Wrightsville Beach
UTILITY SYSTEMS SUPERINTENDENT
Salary Range - $42,711 to $63,212
Performs difficult technical and supervisory work planning, organizing and supervising the operations, maintenance, and analysis of well water system, water and sewer pumping, distribution collection system, stormwater and maintenance and repair of all utilities
An employee in this position supervises and participates in the operations, maintenance and repair of the utility systems for the Town. The employee may serve as the Operator in Responsible Charge of the well system, distribution system, and/or collection system. Work is performed in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.
Involves responsibility for division staffing, budget development and administration, assistance with and advising the Public Works Director and Manager on long range planning for facilities and system capacity and technical compliance needs. establishing and maintaining records and reports necessary for full compliance with all regulations. Work involves considerable public contact, initiative and judgment. Reports to the Public Works Director, regarding matters of policy, budget, long range plans, personnel matters, and work priorities. Plans, organizes and directs the work of subordinate employees engaged in well operations, chemical treatment, and sampling and testing; distribution and collection system operations and maintenance; maintenance and repair of water and sewer pumping stations; and related activities.
Manages the hiring, promotion, training, discipline, evaluation, and other personnel actions and decisions for the department in consultation with the Public Works Director. Plans and implements safety programs including training, procedures, and equipment as necessary; insures that employees are trained and certified to perform assigned duties.
Required Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of well operations, distribution and collection transmission lines, pumping stations, metering, and other utility systems appurtenances. Thorough knowledge of the local, state, and federal laws and regulations relating to water and wastewater treatment, distribution and collection.
Considerable knowledge of effective management practices including staffing, motivation, communications, safety, delegation, discipline, performance review, and other practices.
Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic trades as applied to water and wastewater pumping facilities and equipment maintenance and repair.
Desirable Education and Experience
Graduation from college with an associates degree in environmental sciences, civil engineering, chemistry, or related field and considerable experience supervising water and/or wastewater treatment or distribution and collection systems and maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirement
Require certification for well operations, collections, distribution systems operations, and/or cross-connection control by the State of North Carolina or the ability to obtain within six months. Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.