NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Assistant Superintendent-South Durham Water Reclamation Facility (WRF)
NEOGOV is part of the City of Durham’s Water Management Department, which is dedicated to maintaining safe drinking water and effective wastewater management. The Assistant Superintendent will oversee the management of water and wastewater treatment operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and leading a team in daily operations and maintenance activities.
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Responsibilities
Supervises treatment plant staff, including planning, assigning, evaluating work and training; plans and implements process improvements; ensures preventative, predictive, and emergency maintenance is performed on assigned facilities and equipment; convenes and facilitates meetings; and ensures compliance with applicable safety and operational regulations, policies, and procedures
Assists with budget preparation; manages equipment acquisition; monitors and assists with approving expenditures; researches and analyzes product, price, vendor, and other financial and operational information; prepares cost estimates; inspects inventory levels and equipment to determine purchase, repair, or replacement requirements; and makes budget and purchasing recommendations
Prepares, oversees the preparation of, reports, memos, plans, presentations, records, and other documentation; oversees the maintenance of databases and online systems; researches and analyzes information; reports findings and makes recommendations; and reviews work and the work of others for accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures
Collaborates with higher-level staff, contractors, the public, and other City departments, and/or external agencies; attends meetings and workshops; assists with managing department operations and developing department goals and policies; responds to inquiries and concerns; prepares and conducts presentation; provides technical assistance; and/or coordinates and facilitates projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent, in water resources, environmental science, engineering, or a directly related field
Five years of related experience
Must have a North Carolina Grade III Biological Operator Certification (or greater) at time of hire, (if currently have a Grade III, must be willing and able to obtain a North Carolina Grade IV Biological Operator Certification within 12 months of start date)
Preferred
North Carolina Maintenance Technologist certification
NC Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Benefits
12-13 paid holidays per year
13 standard work days of vacation per year
13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
2 weeks paid military leave per year
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
State and City retirement plans
Short and long term disability plans
Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System
Paid funeral leave
Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
48 hours for volunteer work each year*
4 hours parental leave each year
Workman's Compensation Insurance
457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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