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Assistant Line Maintenance Superintendent (Wastewater) - City

$9,058,400–$13,850,720 year

On-siteOklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Full TimeMediumConservation Services

Job Summary

Manage wastewater operations for the Line Maintenance Division by assigning, prioritizing, and monitoring work projects while coordinating activities and planning major initiatives. Direct staff to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, review contract bids to select optimal suppliers, and analyze program accomplishments against budgetary limitations. Prepare complex technical reports for City officials and agencies, assist in budget preparation, and implement productivity improvement measures. This role supports the Utilities Department's service to over 1.5 million residents and includes a 24-hour emergency call rotation with variable hours.

Required Qualifications

  • Knowledge of water and wastewater operations and maintenance
  • Knowledge of water and wastewater transportation and collection/distribution systems
  • Knowledge of standard operations and maintenance machinery, materials, and equipment operations
  • Knowledge of and skill applying local state and federal guidelines and regulations governing water and wastewater operation and maintenance
  • Skill in applying managerial and administrative principles and practices
  • Skill in verbal and written communication using tact and diplomacy
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
  • Skill in coordinating and supervising activities of professional, administrative, technical, and clerical staff
  • Ability to evaluate and implement current systems and system improvements
  • Ability to make work-related decisions
  • Ability to compile and analyze data
  • Possession of a valid Oklahoma State Class B Water/Wastewater Works Operator License
  • Possession of a valid Oklahoma State Class C Collection/Distribution Operator License
  • Completion of the Utilities University Supervisor training
  • Possession of a LEAN Green Belt certification
  • Possession of a valid Driver License (Operator)
  • Possession of or obtain a valid Class B Water/Wastewater Works Operator License within twelve (12) months of the date of hire/promotion/transfer/demotion
  • Possession of or obtain a Class C Collection/Distribution Operator License within twelve (12) months of the date of hire/promotion/transfer/demotion
  • Possession of or obtain a valid LEAN Green Belt certification within twelve (12) months of the date of hire/promotion/transfer/demotion
  • Completion of the Utilities University Supervisor training within three (3) years of the date of hire/promotion/transfer/demotion

Desired Qualifications

  • Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Construction Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related technical field; and three (3) years of progressively responsible technical experience in construction management and public utilities (water or wastewater) operations, including three (3) years of progressively responsible management experience
  • Possession of an associate's degree or higher or completion of 64 semester credit hours toward a college degree; and seven (7) years of progressively responsible technical experience in construction management and public utilities (water or wastewater) operations, including five (5) years of progressively responsible management experience
  • A minimum of nine (9) years of progressively responsible technical experience in construction management and public utilities (water or wastewater) operations, including five (5) years of progressively responsible management experience
  • Experience in workforce management and supervising a large, diverse, and unionized workforce
  • Skill in evaluating and monitoring operational performance; planning, designing, and implementing system improvements; and proficiency using computerized work management systems, Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and ESRI GIS

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