The City of Johnson City is hiring
Water/Wastewater Treatment Superintendent
General Statement of Duties
The employee performs difficult professional and administrative work directing the operations and maintenance of wastewater treatment and water treatment facilities, including the various phases of water treatment, filtration, and pumping, and wastewater treatment pumping and storage facilities, and maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment; does related work as required.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
An employee in this class directs the mechanical, semiskilled and laboring tasks at utility plants, facilities, and assets which includes responsibility for organizing the work of employees, making work assignments and inspecting work to make certain that the treatment facilities are efficiently operating and in compliance with federal and state regulations. Supervision is exercised over an operating and maintenance staff who work on a shift basis covering 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Judgment must be exercised in reaching decisions on certain matters, but supervision is received from the Director of Water and Wastewater who outlines policies, procedures and technical requirements, and makes inspections to ensure compliance. An employee in this class coordinates training modules to enhance employee self-development. Duties also include special project-oriented work. Judgment must be exercised in reaching decisions on certain matters, but supervision is received from the Director of Water and Wastewater who outlines policies, and procedure requirements.
Acceptable Experience and Training
Completion of Bachelor of Science degree in an environmental related field or equal (civil engineering, chemistry and biology) or extensive experience in the operation and maintenance of water production and purification, and wastewater treatment equipment, and the distribution and collection systems of water and wastewater, including considerable supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Master of Sciences or other advanced degree preferred. Additional Requirements: Possession of a Grade IV Wastewater Plant Operator's Certificate and a Grade IV Water Plant Operator's Certificate issued by the State of Tennessee is strongly preferred.
Applications Accepted From: May 14, 2026 until filled
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