Water Superintendent

CITY OF MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION CLASSIFICATION TITLE: WATER SUPERINTENDENT PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION The purpose of this classification is to manage the operations, staff and resources of the Water Division in the Public Works Department. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff: oversees work of subordinate supervisors; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures. Ensures water systems, facilities and operations comply with established operating procedures, safety practices and quality standards, City administrative policies and procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations. Develops and implements operational plans; organizes and assigns work; assesses division operations and identifies needed policy and/or procedural changes to improve Division performance. Prepares Division operation and capital improvement budget recommendations; and monitors approved budget expenditures. Manages assigned resources; monitors use of materials, equipment and supplies; prepares and/or approves requisitions; purchases equipment, services, materials and supplies as needed; and applies charge codes to invoices. Responds to questions, complaints and issues raised by the staff, general public, customers, contractors, City officials and other interested parties; meets and communicates with staff, contractors, and internal and external customers regarding water operations, facilities and services. Reports water system information to state regulatory agencies as required; keeps superiors abreast of potential problems and/or issues. Responds to emergency calls after hours; maintains on-call status at all times. Prepares and/or reviews administrative forms, operational and production reports, vehicle maintenance reports, budget information and other program information and submits to director and other City officials as requested. Manages the preventive maintenance and repair programs for facilities, equipment and vehicles; establishes equipment maintenance schedules. Prepares or completes various forms, reports, work orders, inventory sheets, time sheets, monthly reports, budget documents, invoices, production reports, performance evaluations, or other documentation of work activities; forwards, retains, or files, as appropriate. Receives various forms, reports, work orders, laboratory records and reports, production reports, maintenance reports, equipment specifications, schematics, electrical diagrams, bulletins, budget documents, invoices, manuals, policies, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate. Communicates with supervisor, City officials and employees, vendors, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate. Operates a personal computer, pickup truck, general office equipment or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other system software. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Assists other departments as requested. Performs other related duties as required. Bachelor's degree in construction management, business administration, civil engineering or related field; supplemented by five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in water maintenance and construction, or Associates degree with ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in water maintenance and construction, or High School Diploma/GED with fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in water maintenance and construction. Two (2) years supervisory experience required. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a Water Distribution Operators License - Level B with the ability to successfully obtain a Water Distribution Operators License - Level A within one year of hire. Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds). Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, depth, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, or toxic agents. The City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, 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. City of Myrtle Beach Benefits No Cost Health, Dental & Vision Insurance for Fulltime Employees 401K & 457 Plans Available State Retirement Employee Wellness Clinic Flex Spending Account Employee Assistance And much more