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NEOGOV · 9 hours ago

Utilities Superintendent

City of Colonial Heights, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$64K/yr - $115K/yr

6+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Utilities Superintendent to coordinate and direct the activities of the Utilities Division within the Public Works Department. The role involves overseeing staff in water and sewer programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, managing budgets, and addressing service delivery issues.

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Responsibilities

Performs technical and supervisory work directing the activities of staff in a variety of water and sewer programs, including repair, maintenance, and operation

Schedules work, directs staff, and inspects work in progress

Ensures the division complies with all legal and regulatory requirements, as well as applicable ordinances and standards

Supervises the day-to-day operations and maintenance of infrastructure, including water towers, pump stations, and all pipeline systems

Manages division budget, secures funding, and oversees expenditures for utility operations and projects

Ensures uninterrupted service delivery and addresses outages or system failures promptly

Establishes safety protocols and provides staff with updates regarding requirements and standards

Coordinates the response during natural disasters and system failures to restore services quickly and mitigate further disruptions

Oversees emergency utility projects and procuring contractor/vendor services as needed

Assists the Director of Public Works with developing plans to maintain and expand utility infrastructure to meet the City’s needs

Oversees the operations of the City’s recycling center

Prepares and submits reporting documentation as needed

Assists the Director of Public Works in anticipating future demand and plans infrastructure upgrades to accommodate City growth and redevelopment along with replacement of aging infrastructure

Ensures residents and businesses receive reliable utility services and handles customer complaints or concerns regarding service quality

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Virginia Commercial Driver’s LicenseVirginia Waterworks Operations LicenseWater/utilities infrastructure knowledgeSupervisory experienceRegulatory compliance knowledgeLeadership skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsPresentation skillsRelationship building

Required

Two years of college or Associate's Degree with at least ten years directly related professional and supervisory experience or

A Bachelor's Degree with at least six years directly related professional and supervisory experience or

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Must possess or obtain a Virginia Commercial Driver's License (Class B or higher) and maintain an active Virginia Commercial Driver's License during the course of employment

Knowledge of water/utilities infrastructure, functions and related equipment and parts; methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of water distributions systems and related public works structures

Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, acts, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility

Must have strong leadership, supervisory, organizational, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills; must have a clear and open communication style

Knowledge of the principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures

Ability to build strong working relationships within and across departments, with the City's Management team, the Mayor and City Council, other City officials, citizens, and the community

Preferred

Virginia Waterworks Operations License (Class V or higher) is desirable; may be required to obtain additional certifications in related specialties as determined by the Director of Public Works