Water & Sewer Superintendent

Water & Sewer Superintendent

• Type:Full Time
• Salary/Pay Rate:$86,438.11 per Year
• Posted Date:05/15/2025

Water & Sewer Department

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for planning, directing, and coordinating maintenance and operation activities to assure a continuous supply of potable water and collection, pumping, transmission, and required environmental monitoring of sanitary sewage and storm water. The overall work activities include technical tasks covering the treatment and distribution of water, the servicing of water meters and the collection and transmission of sanitary sewage and storm water. The work is under the general direction of the Mayor with considerable leeway for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the technical aspects of the position. The incumbent exercises direction over the supervisors of the major sections within the department. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Directs the maintenance and repair of water distribution systems and sanitary sewage and storm water collection and transmission systems; Directs all water treatment and pumping operations; Coordinates all activities connected with operation and maintenance of the City water supply and sanitary sewage and storm water systems; Oversees the clerical and business management activities of the department; Plans, designs, draws up specifications for and personally directs major construction, alteration and repair projects; Plans for future water supply, taking into consideration population increases, industrial conditions and fire protection; Directs the chemical and bacteriological examination of water; Oversees the maintenance and repair of plant facilities and equipment; Coordinates activities with the work of other City departments and outside agencies; Prepares rate studies when needed; Purchases supplies and equipment; Maintains maps, blueprints, and other department records; Investigates major complaints regarding the operation of the department.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of sanitary and civil engineering as they relate to the operation, maintenance and extension of a municipal water supply and municipal sanitary sewage and storm water systems; Thorough knowledge of the practices used and the equipment required in the operation and maintenance of a Type A Water Treatment Plant; Good knowledge of administrative practices and procedures; Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate a variety of activities in the treatment and distribution of water and collection and transmission of sanitary sewage and storm water; Ability to prepare and present reports in a clear and concise manner; Ability to deal effectively with customers, municipal officials and the general public; Initiative; Resourcefulness; Sound judgment; Ability to operate a personal computer and utilize common office software programs including word processing, spreadsheet, and database at an acceptable rate of accuracy and speed; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Possession of a valid New York State Professional Engineer's License and two years of supervisory experience in the operation and maintenance of municipal water and sewage treatment systems; OR

B. A total of twelve years of supervisory experience with responsibility for operations supervision; regulatory compliance; preventive maintenance; major rehabilitative maintenance and repairs; operations budget and control of routine expenditures; capital budget and capital improvements planning; overseeing construction activities by staff and contractors; and resolution of personnel conflicts and employee discipline. The above experience must include at least eight years of responsibility for a municipal water filtration plant, four years of responsibility for a sewage collection system, and four years of responsibility for a water distribution system, which may be concurrent, but cannot reduce the total twelve year experience requirement.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATION:

1. Eligibility for a Grade I-A Water treatment plant Operator certificate issued under the provisions of the New York State Sanitary Code and eligibility for a Grade Distribution System Operator certificate issued under the provisions of the New York State Sanitary Code at time of application. Possession of both certificates is required at time of appointment and must maintain the certificate during the entire length of appointment.

2. Ability to be certified as Laboratory Director for microbiological examination of potable water under the New York State Health Department Environmental Laboratory Approval Program (ELAP) immediately upon assuming the position.

The City of Binghamton is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to workforce diversification. All new hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment. Broome County residency is required at time of appointment.