Overview

City of Salina, Kansas Utilities Department Water & Wastewater Treatment Apply Directly with the City of Salina Apply: (link removed) The City of Salina is hiring two experienced, safety-driven utility leaders: a Wastewater Plant Superintendent & a Water Treatment Plant Superintendent. In these key roles, our new superintendents will oversee plant operations & maintenance, guide & develop skilled operators, & help ensure the community receives safe, reliable, regulatory-compliant water & wastewater services every day. Apply with the City of Salina to lead the teams that protect Salinas essential public services. Wastewater Plant Duties: Plan, schedule & supervise the operation & maintenance of an advanced wastewater treatment plant with biological nutrient removal (BNR) & related equipment. Administer the safety program; investigate accidents & recommend preventative actions. Maintain & enforce a preventative maintenance program; support asset & maintenance management system implementation & use. Develop & implement standard operating procedures, key performance indicators, & performance measures to guide plant operations. Assist in long-range planning, budget preparation, & budget control. Serve as part of department leadership & collaborate with other supervisors to coordinate work across divisions. Liaison with maintenance, laboratory, & operations personnel to assure the treated wastewater meets established standards of quality. Train & develop operators; set clear expectations & build accountability systems that support performance measures. Prepare employee shift schedules & work assignments; evaluate personnel performance as required. Active participation in Citys Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Program. Utilize computer-based software to evaluate & analyze facilities operations to achieve compliance with all relevant federal, state, & local regulations including environmental guidelines. Assist in preparing, analyzing, & filing paper & digital operational, state, & federal reports. Receive & process complaints & take appropriate actions. Operate the plant in the event of a temporary operator shortage. Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed. Responsible for supervising a group of wastewater plant operators & assigned personnel. Water Treatment Plant Duties: Plan, schedule & supervise the operation & maintenance of two lime softening water treatment plants & related facilities. Administer the safety program; investigate accidents & recommend preventative actions. Maintain & enforce a preventative maintenance program; support asset & maintenance management system implementation & use. Develop & implement standard operating procedures, key performance indicators, & performance measures to guide plant operations. Assist in long-range planning, budget preparation, & budget control. Serve as part of department leadership & collaborate with other supervisors to coordinate work across divisions. Liaison with maintenance, laboratory, & operations personnel to assure the treated water meets established standards of quality. Train & develop operators; set clear expectations & build accountability systems that support performance measures. Prepare employee shift schedules & work assignments; evaluate personnel performance as required. Active participation in Citys Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Program. Utilize computer-based software as necessary to complete assignments. Assist in preparing, analyzing, & filing paper & digital operational, state, & federal reports. Receive & process complaints & take appropriate actions. Operate the plants in the event of a temporary operator shortage. Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed. Responsible for supervising a group of water plant operators & assigned personnel. Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. (Wastewater) Possession of a Kansas Class IV Wastewater Operator Certificate or obtain certification within one (1) year after Kansas Department of Health & Environ