Water Resources Superintendent

Description

DISCLAIMER: This classification specification has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform the job. The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions section of this classification may vary from position to position. The employer reserves the right to assign or otherwise modify the duties assigned to this classification. 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  The Water Resources Superintendent serves as a key leader within the Public Works Department, overseeing daily operations and long-range planning for the Town’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems. This position is responsible for regulatory compliance, workforce management, project oversight, and infrastructure maintenance and improvement. The Superintendent directs and supervises field operations, manages personnel and resources, coordinates projects, and ensures that maintenance and improvement activities are completed efficiently and in accordance with applicable regulations and standards. 

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and direct the construction, installation, repair, and maintenance of water and wastewater systems, including hydrants, meters, valves, and drainage infrastructure.
• Oversee water quality testing and monitoring activities, including chlorination, hydrostatic pressure testing, hydrant flow tests, and daily water sampling and analysis, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Oversee backflow and cross-connection prevention programs, valve location mapping, and water system exercising and updates.
• Plan, prioritize, and assign daily work based on service needs, maintenance schedules, operational priorities, and emergency response requirements.
• Lead, coach, and evaluate field staff performance, including timekeeping, training, safety compliance, performance management, and disciplinary actions as necessary.
• Conduct and oversee field inspections to evaluate work quality, monitor project progress, and ensure compliance with established specifications, timelines, safety standards, and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with contractors, developers, and engineers to review plans, oversee project execution, resolve operational issues, and ensure public utility projects meet Town requirements.
• Maintain and enforce safety standards, ensure compliance with PPE requirements, and oversee employee training on OSHA regulations and departmental safety protocols.
• Oversee responses to public inquiries and complaints related to utility services, ensuring service issues are investigated and resolved professionally and promptly.
• Prepare, review, and maintain technical reports, regulatory submissions, work orders, maintenance logs, and other operational records.
• Assist with the development and administration of annual budgets, project planning, equipment purchasing, and capital improvement recommendations.
• Participate in an on-call rotation as needed and coordinate responses to emergency situations, including after-hours, weekends, and holidays, ensuring appropriate personnel and resources are deployed.
• Coordinate and oversee assistance to other Public Works departments as directed by the Public Works Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Associate degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in water and wastewater utilities, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
• Extensive knowledge of water and sewer line installation, maintenance, and repair practices.
• Understanding of federal, state, and local regulations governing water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public utilities layout and design, construction, and maintenance of water and wastewater utility distribution and collection systems and water treatment and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Considerable knowledge of the operation, maintenance, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical repairs of water pumping and sewer life station equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, utility maps, and technical specifications.
• Proficiency in supervisory techniques, team leadership, and conflict resolution.
• Familiarity with utility operations software, maintenance records systems, and regulatory reporting tools.
• Skilled in organizing projects, allocating resources, and monitoring work outcomes.
• Ability to work effectively with the public, developers, contractors, and municipal leadership.
• Considerable knowledge of governmental bidding and procurement laws and practices.
• Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local laws including OSHA regulations pertaining to public utilities functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must be able to perform heavy work exerting up-to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up-to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 20pounds constantly to lift objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is generally performed in both inside and outside environmental conditions in which the employee is subject to workplace hazards including exposure to operating mechanical equipment creating fumes, odors, dust, and atmospheric conditions with extreme cold and heat for extended periods of time. Employee is subject to a level of noise requiring workers to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. In addition, the employee is subject to a chance of injury from walking or standing in a construction site.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Possession of and the ability and maintain a valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License. 
• Must obtain a minimum of a C Distribution Water Certification within twelve (12) months of employment.
• Must obtain a minimum of a Class 1 Collection Certification within twelve (12) months of employment.
• Certification in backflow prevention, confined space entry, and trench safety preferred.
• First aid and CPR certification.
• Ability to successfully complete the National Incident Management System (NIMS) coursework 100 and 700 within twelve (12) months of employment.
• Must be reachable and able to respond outside of normal operating hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory callbacks during inclement weather.

DRUG TESTING: This position requires the employee to be subject to random drug testing as per the Town of Landis Policy. 

CLOSING DATE: 11/03/2026