Superintendent of Doswell Wastewater Treatment Plant

Hanover County Government

Doswell, VA

General Description: This is a supervisory, professional position that leads the work of skilled, technical staff. The incumbent performs complex tasks to coordinate all aspects of water and wastewater plant/system operation and maintenance, sewer collection, and construction management.

Organization: The Utility Superintendent reports to the Division Manager of Operations & Maintenance and supervises Utility Operators, Utility Supervisors and Utility Technicians.

Essential Functions:

· Supervises employees, performing related human resources functions and completing necessary paperwork.

· Assists financial operations of the department, including development and monitoring of budget.

· Monitors plant/system operation and maintenance to assure federal and state compliance.

· Maintains and enforces established safety procedures for all employees.

· Assures all required documentation is accurate and meets county, state, and federal regulations.

· Prepares reports and makes presentations as needed.

· Performs related work as assigned.

Working Conditions:

A. Hazards

· May be exposed to chemicals, dust, fumes, noise, wastewater, vibrations and repetitiveness

B. Environment

· Office

· Field – May be exposed to adverse weather

C. Physical Effort

· Occasional lifting of objects weighing at least 50 lbs

D. Exempt

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must have knowledge of complex water/wastewater operations and procedures. Requires extensive knowledge of federal and state regulations. Maintenance Superintendent requires extensive experience working with industrial level mechanical/electrical equipment. Working knowledge of budget cycle and ability to implement division budget, preferred. Must have ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Education, Experience and Training:High school diploma or equivalent required (college level work in engineering or hard sciences preferred) with a minimum of five (5) years' related experience, including supervision. Requires a minimum of a class II Virginia Water/Wastewater Operators License for Plant/Distribution Superintendents. Virginia electrical license a plus for the Maintenance Superintendent position. College level work/degree in the hard sciences or engineering highly desired. Computer literacy required – OR – Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable.

Special Conditions:

· Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting

· Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License

· Twelve-month probationary period

· Pre-employment Physical Examination/Drug Test/Breath Alcohol Testing/Audiometric and repeated in accordance to policy thereafter

· May work beyond normal schedule

· Essential staff designation

· Must wear uniform, including safety equipment

· Totopotomy Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent must have a class I Virginia Wastewater Operators License

Revision Date: December 2022