Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent
April 2026
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SUPERINTENDENT
JOB FAMILY: Wastewater Plant Operations
EEO CATEGORY: Professionals
FLSA: Exempt
PAY PLAN: Full-Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Represented
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Under the direction of the assigned administrator, the Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent provides technical supervision over plant operations division; oversees, plans, assigns, leads, inspects, and participates in pretreatment, collections, wastewater treatment plant, and groundwater monitoring operations; monitors treatment plant processes; assists in the planning and directing of compliance with all regulatory requirements; manages budgets; ensures employee safety; and provides complex and technical assistance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:
The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or departmentspecific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
• Supervises the inspection, maintenance, repair, installation, and modification of all pretreatment collection systems, wastewater and groundwater equipment, electrical and electronic systems, and facilities; reports the need for major or specialized repairs. • Supervises staff and operates collection system equipment and machinery. • Supervises staff and operates wastewater equipment and machinery. • Trains, supervises, evaluates, motivates, and disciplines subordinate personnel; recommends training programs.
• Ensures accurate data is being supplied for gauges, meters, charts, and graphs, and operates pumps, valves, electric motors, and related equipment.
• Ensures accurate monitoring of systems; controls valves for emergencies and scheduled shutdowns; troubleshoots, diagnoses, and reports problems to superiors. • Ensures accurate collection of samples for quality control and the accurate amount of chemicals needed for departmental treatment processes.
• Ensures all facilities are cleaned and buildings and grounds are maintained. • Assists in budget preparation and monitoring.
• Participates in the development of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities, including capital improvement projects for the city’s wastewater treatment plant and groundwater operations. • Maintains records, logs, and reports.
Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity
Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent
April 2026
• Fulfills work orders and work assignments.
• Prepares agenda items for city council review and approval, including CIP (Capital Improvement Program), work projects, professional service agreements, equipment procurement, repair or replacement plans, and informal or formal bidding processes. • Reviews plumbing plans to ensure compliance with grease interceptor and sanitary waste requirements for both residential and commercial construction. • Assists in utility billing, such as sewer unit calculations and the new sewer connection fee. • Oversees the fats, oils, and grease program as well as the sewer master plan. • Develops and maintains case files for program implementation, compliance, and progress, including annual audits and industrial pretreatment programs, as well as sewer unit audits as needed.
• Manages, mitigates, and reports sewer spill events and coordinates emergency repairs and replacements.
• Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and technical aspects of program operations, recommends modifications, and implements policy and procedural changes. • Coordinates communication with complainants, violators, city departments, attorneys, and related agencies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Methods and techniques for operating pumps, valves, electric motors, diesel engines and electronic and computerized control systems, and manual control systems • Equipment servicing requirements for wastewater and collections systems • Methods used in chemical, bacteriological, and biological analyses • Standard safety practices SCADA and electrical systems • Personnel processes and procedures
• Methods and techniques for sampling, handling, and analyzing wastewater samples • Federal, state, local laws, ordinances, policies and procedures • Collection system cleaning and maintenance standards
Skills and Abilities to:
• Operate pumping, treatment, and control equipment and machinery • Accurately read meters and gauges
• Read, interpret, and apply technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics
• Prepare and monitor budgets and contracts
• Train and supervise assigned personnel
• Prepare records and reports
• Plan and organize work to meet schedules and timelines • Comply with federal, state and local laws, policies, procedures, and codes applicable to wastewater operations and maintenance
Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent
April 2026
• Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance • Perform the duties of an emergency worker in the event of a natural or other disaster • Operate light and heavy equipment used in wastewater equipment maintenance operations • Understand and respond to public and staff requests for assistance • Prepare reports, perform mathematical calculations, including metrics, and sort or file documents using related software
• Operate a vehicle between locations for business purposes • Interpret and enforce federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations • Perform all essential functions as assigned
• Relate well, communicate, and work effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders who represent a range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, abilities and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the qualifications would be:
Associate’s degree in chemistry, biology, or wastewater/sewer treatment and collection maintenance technology and ten (10) years of experience in operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment facility and the understanding of pre-treatment and collection system requirements.
LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:
• Valid state-issued Class B Commercial Driver’s License and a good driving record. A Class A Driver’s License is preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• Must have the ability to obtain a California Water Environmental Association Collection System Maintenance III Certificate or higher within 12 months of appointment • Must have the ability to obtain a California Wastewater Treatment Operator IV Certificate or higher within 24 months of appointment
• Possession of a Grade V wastewater license is desired WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • This position works primarily in an outdoor environment • Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions with or without reasonable accommodation
• Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally (up to 1/3 of workday), and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of workday), and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly (2/3 or more of workday) to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work