Employment opportunity - City of Surprise

Job Title: OPERATIONS SUPERINTENDENT
Close Date: Thursday, August 3, 2006; 5:00 p.m.
Department: Water Services
Reports To: Operations Manager FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Status: Full-time; Benefits
Salary Range: $69,829 - $87,286 annually (Min. to Mid) DOQ

SUMMARY
This is the 1st level of general management within the City. Incumbents have line item budget responsibility & are charge with the implementation of services &/or programs. Duties include: serving as a liaison; ensuring quality and that rules, regulations, laws, & policies are complied with; supervising staff; & focusing on customer service. Incumbents may manage people &/or program, function or service. The Operations Superintendent will be responsible for managing the operation & involved in the construction of multi wastewater treatment, water treatment, wastewater collection, water distribution, or reclaim water facilities of varying capacity & design.

QUALIFICATIONS
Directly manages staff in the area assigned (water treatment, wastewater treatment, wastewater collections, water distribution, or reclaim water facilities): conducts performance evaluations; plans & directs activities & utilization of resources; administers discipline; maintain a positive & productive work environment, & supervises contract help, vendors, contractors & temporary employees.

EDUCATION &/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree in related field, 5 years technical experience & 3 years of supervisory or lead experience directly related to area assigned (water treatment, wastewater treatment, wastewater collections, water distribution, or reclaim water facilities); or, an equivalent combination of education & experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position, such as those listed above.

CERTIFICATION
Must have, or be able to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license. Arizona State Grade IV certification in the area assigned (water treatment, wastewater treatment, wastewater collections, or water distribution).

Christine Nuñez
Environmental ManagerCity of Surprise, Water Services Department http://www.surpriseaz.com/
12425 W. Bell Rd, Suite D-100
Surprise, Arizona 85374-9002
Phone: (623) 594-5830
Fax: (623) 583-2892
christine.nunez@surpriseaz.com