Village Of Windham Water Superintendent

Water Superintendent

Job Summary:

The Water Superintendent is responsible for overseeing the operation, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of a municipality’s water treatment and distribution systems. This role ensures the delivery of safe, reliable, and high-quality water to the community while managing staff, budgets, and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operations & Maintenance
• Supervise daily operations of water treatment plants and distribution systems.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal water quality standards.
• Oversee water quality testing and monitoring programs.
• Implement preventative maintenance schedules and emergency response plans.
• Manage repair and replacement of aging infrastructure.
• Personnel Management
• Hire, train, and evaluate water department staff.
• Provide work instructions and ensure safe working conditions.
• Maintain after-hours coverage and emergency response readiness.
• Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure adherence to EPA, BWC and OSHA regulations.
• Prepare and submit mandated reports, loan reporting and documentation as required.
• Stay updated on current and future regulatory changes.
• Budgeting & Administration
• Develop and manage departmental budgets.
• Track expenditures, inventory, and payroll.
• Prepare reports and presentations for city officials and the public.
• Community & Interdepartmental Relations
• Respond to citizen complaints professionally.
• Workorder completeness reporting.
• Coordinate with other city departments and external agencies.
• Represent the department at city council meetings and public events.

Qualifications:

• Education & Certification
• High School Diploma or GED (minimum); Environmental Science, or related field preferred.
• Certified Water Operator credentials.
• Class I Water Distribution Certification (or as required by state regulations).
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (Class B with tanker endorsement preferred).
• Experience
• 4–6 years in water system operations and maintenance.
• 2–4 years in a supervisory role.
• Skills
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
• Proficiency in SCADA systems and GIS mapping software.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in adverse weather conditions.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Please send your resumes to mayor [at] windhamvillageoh.gov (mayor[at]windhamvillageoh[dot]gov)