Description

This position is responsible for planning, directing, and supervising the operations and 
maintenance activities of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, pumping stations, and related 
facilities. The Superintendent oversees operational personnel, regulatory compliance, 
budgeting, maintenance programs, and plant performance while ensuring safe, efficient, and 
compliant wastewater treatment operations. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Plans, schedules, supervises, and participates in the operation and maintenance of the 
  Wastewater Treatment Plant and pumping stations. 
• Supervises, assigns, evaluates, and directs the work efforts of plant personnel. 
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local wastewater treatment 
  regulations and environmental standards. 
• Oversees wastewater treatment processes, laboratory testing, preventative 
  maintenance programs, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Develops and implements operating procedures, maintenance schedules, and safety 
  protocols.
• Coordinates and oversees repair projects, equipment installation, and maintenance 
  activities.
• Prepares cost estimates, monitors departmental expenditures, and assists in budget 
  preparation and administration.
• Maintains operational, maintenance, laboratory, safety, payroll, and personnel records 
  as required.
• Prepares reports and correspondence required by regulatory agencies and City 
  administration.
• Coordinates activities with contractors, consultants, vendors, regulatory agencies, and 
  other City departments.
• Makes recommendations concerning alterations and extensions to the plant in addition 
  to capital improvements.
• Maintains the SCADA system.
• Responds to operational emergencies and may be required to work evenings, weekends, 
  holidays, or emergency call-ins as necessary. Superintendent shall be on-call every third 
  week.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Thorough knowledge of wastewater treatment plant operations, equipment, 
  maintenance practices, and regulatory requirements. 
• Working knowledge of the chemical and physical processes involved in wastewater 
  treatment operations.
• Ability to effectively supervise, train, and maintain satisfactory working relationships 
  with assigned personnel.
• Ability to analyze operational and equipment problems and implement effective 
  corrective actions.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records, reports, schedules, and 
  correspondence.
• Ability to develop long-term operational and maintenance plans and assist 
  administration in policy matters.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to respond effectively to emergency situations as they may occur. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in wastewater technology, environmental science, engineering, 
  public works administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with SCADA
• At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in wastewater treatment 
  plant operations, including supervisory experience.
• Possession of a State of Michigan Class A Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification 
  is preferred at the time of hire or the ability to obtain the required certification within 
  one (1) year of appointment.
• Valid State of Michigan driver’s license.

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to employment@trenton-mi.com.