Description

The City of Attleboro Water Treatment Plant seeks a Superintendent of Water to oversee the operation, maintenance, and long-term planning of the City's water distribution system. 

Essential Duties:

        Plan, supervise, and direct the operation, maintenance, and construction of the City's water distribution system, including wells, reservoirs, storage tanks, filter beds, buildings, roads, and related facilities. 

        Monitor watershed conditions to balance water demand with available supply. 

        Oversee preventative maintenance, equipment repairs, weekly maintenance schedules, and capital improvement projects. 

        Supervise departmental personnel, including work assignments, scheduling, and performance. 

        Ensure compliance with all state and federal drinking water regulations and prepare required regulatory reports. 

        Direct water main installations, extensions, maintenance, and emergency repairs; review contractor work for compliance and estimate project costs. 

        Develop long-range plans for water conservation, fire protection, facility improvements, land acquisitions, grant opportunities, and infrastructure maintenance. 

        Investigate department-related claims, including water main breaks and vehicle accidents. 

        Prepare and administer the department budget, oversee payroll, billing, accounts payable, purchasing, bid specifications, and personnel records. 

        Respond to public inquiries, represent the department at meetings with local, state, and federal officials, and interact with the media. 

        Attend professional development and maintain required state water licenses. 

        Perform related duties as assigned. 

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

        Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, civil engineering, or a related field. 

        Ten years of progressively responsible municipal water operations experience, at least three years in a supervisory role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

        Massachusetts Drinking Water Supply Licenses Grade D3 and Grade T3 required. 

        Working knowledge of SCADA systems. 

        Thorough knowledge of water supply and distribution operations, underground utility construction, and applicable state and federal drinking water regulations. 

        Ability to read maps, plans, and blueprints; supervise employees; prepare and manage budgets; and use standard computer and office equipment. 

        Familiarity with grant writing is preferred. 

        Ability to work in varying outdoor conditions with occasional exposure to chemicals and other environmental hazards. 

To Apply:
Submit an application, resume and cover letter to: City of Attleboro Human Resources Office
77 Park Street Attleboro, MA 02703 or attleborojobs@cityofattleboro.us Position will remain open until filled.