Wastewater Superintendent
Village of Saugerties
Wastewater Superintendent
The Village of Saugerties is seeking qualified candidates for the position of 'Wastewater Superintendent'. The chosen candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing overall compliance, operations, maintenance, and department management at the Sewage Treatment Plant.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a NYSDEC Grade 2 Wastewater Operators certification. In addition, Applicants must have 2 Years’ experience in a supervisory capacity.
Must possess and maintain a valid NYS driver’s license as a term and condition of employment.
Duties
Oversees 5 Employees including scheduling, directing, delegating, and managing.
Makes operating decisions. Operates treatment facilities to control flow and processing of wastewater, sludge, and effluent. Monitors gauges, meters, and control panels. Observes variations in operating conditions, interprets meter and gauge readings and laboratory test results to determine processing requirements.
Extracts samples and performs routine laboratory analyses. Requisition’s chemical and supplies. Performs some routine maintenance functions. Administers a preventative maintenance program.
Prepares reports including, SPDES Operating reports, industrial surcharges, sewer districts, septic hauler charges and others.
Preparing an annual budget, writing purchase orders, financial tracking. Planning for capital improvements.
In addition, the candidate should have the ability to lift heavy materials, be willing to respond to water / wastewater emergencies at all hours and be willing to work in all weather conditions.
Salary
Annual salary will be $62,00 to $68,000 based on qualifications and experience.
Benefits
The Village of Saugerties offers Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, professional development assistance, parental leave, health savings account, employee assistance program, disability insurance, and most importantly, a full understanding of the work-life balance.