ASSISTANT TREATMENT SUPERINTENDENT (WATER DISTRIBUTION)
City of Cincinnati
General Statement of Duties
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The Assistant Treatment Superintendent will report to the Commercial Services Superintendent and will assist in the management, supervision, assignment of work and review and evaluation of the Division’s activities regarding administration of the metered connections of the water distribution system to customer premises. This is a key position in the GCWW management structure affecting customer service delivery to employees, customers, and other key stakeholders. The Assistant Treatment Superintendent will provide direction and leadership for the Meter Program.
The Meter Program will be responsible for the administration of metering asset management, meter and endpoint installation, metering network configuration and setup, metering service level agreements, advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) data analytics, tampering investigations, meter efficiency testing, and other related areas as required. The Assistant Treatment Superintendent will also represent the Commercial Services Division on the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Committee.
Employee assists in the management, supervision, assignment, and review of the work of staff responsible for the maintenance, repair, and operation of the water distribution system. Ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures and performs the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. Performs related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)
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Knowledge of:
Water distribution procedures and methods of operation.Principles and policies of water programs and services.Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.Practices of management strategy.Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.Basic concepts of utilizing, interpreting and applying computerization as it relates to the water distribution system and its administration.GCWW Rules and Regulations (including Section 401 of the Municipal Code), as they relate to the operation of the Distribution Division.Environmental laws and regulations.Health impacts of water quality contaminants.Skill to:Operate appropriate computer equipment; use properly all related hardware and software.Operate assigned vehicle in the course of duty.Ability to:Implement and maintain positive employee relations.Promote and maintain highest integrity throughout all personnel.Analyze and manage effective EEO/AA programs.Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.Compile and evaluate pertinent information for producing activity and management reports.Evaluate financial controls and management controls for division; recommend improvements as necessary.Understand and use engineering drawings.Interpret and explain City policies and procedures.Prepare clear and concise reports.Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Communicate effectively at all levels, both internally and externally, to obtain/provide information.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, the general public, etc. Required Education and Experience
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Each applicant must have five years of experience in the water industry, including three years experience as a Treatment Supervisor, Supervisor of Water Distribution Maintenance, Senior Engineer or higher with the City of Cincinnati in the Water Works Department.
Other Requirements:Must have a valid Driver's License.Must be an excellent communicator and team builder.An Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Class I or II Water Distribution Certification or Class I Water Treatment Certification.Must be willing to work irregular hours as needed.
MilitaryEducation & Experience Evaluation:Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case by case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations. Working and Physical Conditions
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Environmental Conditions:
Office environment and outdoor construction environment; requires working with water and chemicals related to water distribution processes; movement on slippery surfaces and the minimal use of chemicals; automobile travel within the region required.Physical Conditions:Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, and walking for prolonged periods of time; ability to climb down ladders, listen on various listening devices to hear leak noises; general manual dexterity required; must be able to operate assigned vehicle.
