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WATER/WASTEWATER SUPERINTENDENT

DEPARTMENT: Water Production/Wastewater GRADE: E12 (exempt)

LOCATION: Water Plant DATE: February 2, 2026

GENERAL PURPOSE

Responsible for planning, construction, operation, repair, maintenance,

and replacement of municipal water and

wastewater treatment systems. Performs a variety of skilled, technical,

supervisory, and administrative duties.

Supervision Received

Works under the direction and general supervision of the city

administrator.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Exercises close supervision over assigned treatment plant operators and

seasonal maintenance workers.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Operates and maintains the water and wastewater treatment treatment

systems. Responsible for maintaining

adequate water flows to the City for water use and fire protection.

Makes sure all potable water and

wastewater meets all local , state, federal, and NPDES limits and

regulations.

Plans, schedules and implements construction, maintenance, and

operation/construction activities designed to

provide quality water and wastewater treatment service for the city.

Oversees construction and maintenance work to determine acceptability

and conformance to standards.

Supervises the installation, maintenance and repair of all electronic

and mechanical systems for the water and

wastewater collection and treatment system.

Oversees the analysis of raw and treated water, as well as wastewater

influent and effluent.

Oversees the Citys pretreatment program.
Administers corrective action and other miscellaneous management

duties of training, supervising, motivating

and evaluating department personnel.

Supervises the control and use of, and assumes responsibility for all

materials, supplies and equipment used in

the maintenance, construction and repair of water and wastewater

treatment systems and other department

facilities.

Inspects and supervises the repair of water quality equipment, meters

and treatment plant systems at frequent

intervals to insure that all aspects of the systems are functioning

properly.

Maintains a variety of records relating to personnel, equipment,

supplies, water consumption and wastewater

treatment and is responsible for providing reports to various regulatory

agencies.

Provides information to various civic, educational and public groups

and individuals regarding water and

wastewater treatment problems and services.

Supervises, instructs and assists assigned crews in water and

wastewater treatment activities.

Requests and maintains an inventory of parts and materials to insure

all necessary materials, supplies and

equipment are available. Obtains necessary parts, tools and supplies

from the store room.

Insures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by supervising

and participating in cleaning and

checking equipment and tools after use.

Inspects and assists in the control and use of supplies and equipment

used in the maintenance, construction

and repair of water and wastewater treatment systems and other

department facilities to insure that all

equipment is in proper working order.

Analyzes annual operating costs, reports findings and makes

recommendations for department budget.

Provides recommendations regarding heavy equipment purchases and

requisitions all supplies and materials

needed for effective department operation.

Assists in the design and installation of new water and wastewater

treatment lines, pumps, plants or related

systems and facilities.

Participates in short and long-term planning of capital improvement

projects.

City Of Iola Water / Wastewater Superintendent Job Description

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Enforces department ru les, regulations, policies and procedures.
Oversees the safety of assigned maintenance workers and equipment

operators by instructing individuals in

proper safety procedures and monitoring work in progress.

Coordinates with other utilities for locations of utility systems.
Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment

used in the department.

Other duties as assigned.

Desired Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in

environmental science, public health, civil

engineering, public administration, or a closely related field.

Five (5) years of experience relating to the construction, repair and

maintenance of water and wastewater

treatment systems including the operation of related maintenance

equipment.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Thorough knowledge of equipment, facili

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