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City of Iola Water/Wastewater Assistant Superintendent in Iola, Kansas
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WATER / WASTEWATER ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
DEPARTMENT: Water Production/Wastewater GRADE: H17
LOCATION: Water Plant DATE: February 26, 2026
GENERAL PURPOSE
Performs a variety of skilled, technical, supervisory, and administrative work in the planning, construction,
operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of municipal water and wastewater treatment systems.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the close supervision of the Water/Wastewater Superintendent and may be required to
work under the close 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 facilities to provide high quality potable water
and wastewater effluent to meet NPDES or other local, state, or federal regulations.
? Plans, schedules and implements construction, maintenance, and operation activities to provide quality
services for the city; may oversee construction and maintenance work to determine acceptability and
conformance to standards.
? May supervise the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems for the treatment system.
? May oversee the analysis of water, wastewater, sludge, effluent and industrial pretreatment to provide data
for the efficient operation of the treatment plants.
? Assists in training, supervision and discipline of employees performing the duties of maintenance,
construction and repair of water and wastewater treatment facilities.
? Supervises the control and use of, and assumes responsibility for all materials, supplies and equipment used
in the maintenance, construction and repair of water/wastewater treatment systems.
? Supervises and inspects the repair of water quality equipment, pumps, meters and other systems at frequent
intervals to insure that all aspects of the systems are functioning properly.
? Requisitions needed supplies for the department and maintains a variety of records relating to personnel,
equipment, supplies, water consumption and reports and other data.
? Reports to and advises Supervisor, and other city officials in matters relating to department activities; may
provide information to various civic, educational and public groups and individuals regarding department
projects and problems.
? May supervise, instruct and assist crews in water and wastewater treatment activities.
? May oversee inspections of installation of equipment for compliance with regulations and requirements.
? Ensures that all necessary materials, supplies and equipment are available by maintaining an inventory of
parts and materials and obtaining necessary parts, tools and supplies from or through the city store room.
? May respond to complaints regarding water problems or potential problems; evaluates the situation,
determines steps to rectify the problem; explains the problem to customer and follows through to remedy the
problem.
? Insures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by supervising and participating in cleaning and
checking equipment and tools after use.
? Oversees the safety of assigned maintenance workers and equipment operators by instructing individuals
in proper safety procedures and monitoring work in progress.
CITY OF IOLA WATER / WASTEWATER ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT JOB DESCRIPTION
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? Assists in motivating and evaluating personnel by acting as a liaison between crew members and
water/wastewater treatment superintendent.
? Assists in analyzing annual operating costs and makes recommendations for future department budget(s)
and long-term planning.
? Assists in the design and installation of new water treatment equipment or related systems and facilities.
? Monitors present and potential future industrial users to assure compliance with discharge requirements.
? Assists in enforcement of rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to the operation of the water
and wastewater treatment systems and facilities.
? May operate a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment used in the system.
? Serves on various employee or other committees as assigned.
? 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 equi