The City of Summerville is actively seeking a qualified and experienced professional to fill the vital role of Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent. This leadership position is critical to ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of the city’s wastewater treatment facilities. The Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all aspects of the city’s wastewater treatment plant. This includes a broad range of responsibilities from technical oversight to personnel management and regulatory compliance.

According to the official job description, major duties for the superintendent will include:

• Planning, directing, coordinating, and controlling all facets of the wastewater treatment plant.
• Supervising plant operators in the operation, maintenance, and mechanical repair of equipment and facilities.
• Directing the completion and submission of required records to federal and state regulatory agencies.
• Arranging for the proper disposal of digested sludge.
• Implementing the city’s industrial pretreatment program.
• Developing and maintaining the city’s watershed protection plan.
• Supervising laboratory analysis of wastewater samples.
• Developing annual budget recommendations and managing approved funds.
• Assisting with engineering concerns related to the plant.
• Hiring, training, supervising, evaluating, and disciplining personnel.
• Directing the purchase of equipment, supplies, and chemicals.
• Maintaining current knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, ensuring compliance with relevant codes, rules, and policies, and enforcing safety procedures.
• Responding to complaints and questions from the general public.
• Performing related duties, including leading plant tours for the public.

Candidates for this essential role must meet specific qualifications. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required, along with one to three years of experience sufficient to thoroughly understand and resolve problems related to subordinate positions. Applicants must possess a valid Georgia driver’s license. Crucially, candidates must hold a Class II state-certified license for wastewater treatment and possess, or be able to readily obtain, a Class I state-certified license for wastewater treatment.

This position is paramount to the city’s infrastructure, ensuring that Summerville continues to meet rigorous environmental standards and provide essential services to its residents. Qualified individuals who are passionate about public service and environmental stewardship are strongly encouraged to apply.

Further information regarding the application process and the full job description can typically be found on the City of Summerville’s official website or by contacting the city’s Human Resources Department.