Opportunity Overview:
The City of Tallmadge is seeking a forward-thinking Assistant Superintendent of Utilities to help lead our Utilities Department. In this critical leadership role, you won't just be sitting behind a desk, you will be the bridge between high-level administrative planning and on-the-ground field operations.
You will serve as the right hand to the Utility Superintendent, providing direct backup and helping to drive major community infrastructure improvements, including exciting upcoming initiatives like waterline replacement and the sanitary sewer rehabilitation projects.
Why Join the City of Tallmadge?
- Impactful Work: Directly oversee capital projects and infrastructure upgrades that keep our city running safely and efficiently.
- Professional Growth: Gain high-level administrative and regulatory experience while acting on behalf of the Utility Superintendent.
- Competitive Public Sector Benefits: Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS), comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options, generous paid time off including vacation leave, sick leave, and paid holidays, support for professional development, training, and relevant industry certifications, and group life insurance coverage.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are looking for a solutions-oriented leader who understands municipal utility infrastructure, respects PERRP safety standards, and has a proven track record of supervising field crews and managing regulatory compliance.
Core Responsibilities:
- Lead in the Field and in the Office: Direct daily field operations, oversee crews, and schedule work orders while also assisting with long-range strategic planning and budget preparation.
- Ensure Public Health and Safety: Champion our community's well-being by ensuring strict compliance with Ohio EPA regulations and maintaining high engineering standards for our water and sewer utilities.
- Build and Mentor a Strong Team: Manage, train, and coach our dedicated utility staff, fostering a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
- Be a Community Ambassador: Interact directly with Tallmadge residents and community groups to resolve concerns and promote our department's vital services.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Under general direction, the Assistant Utilities Superintendent assists in overseeing the long-range operations, planning, budgeting, and regulatory compliance of the Utility Department. The position provides organizational leadership and administrative support, including policy development, budget monitoring, EPA compliance, and personnel management, while also directing daily field operations, overseeing crews, scheduling work orders, visiting work sites to provide instruction, and acting on behalf of the Utility Superintendent in their absence.
EQUIPMENT OPERATED: The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive:
Calculator, computer, fax machine, copier, scanner, telephone, cellular telephone, postage machine, and other standard modern business office equipment; motor vehicle.
INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS OR PHYSICALLY DEMANDING WORKING CONDITIONS:
Employee ascends and/or descends ladders, stairs, or scaffolds; has exposure to chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g., toner, correction fluid, etc.); works in an area which the means of egress is or can be obstructed; is exposed to environmental conditions which may result in possible injury from hazardous gases, chemicals, flammables, air contaminants, hazardous waste, unclean or unsanitary conditions from fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and/or poorly ventilated work areas; is exposed to possible injury from extremely noisy conditions above 85db (e.g., heavy equipment, trucks, etc.); works in or around crowds; has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons or vicious animals or life threatening situations; participates in medical and first aid activities; is periodically exposed to blood and other bodily fluids, as well as other potentially infectious materials; has exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions; exposure to extreme non-weather related heat or cold; exposure to hazardous driving conditions; works, first, second or third shift; works rotating shift. exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this is considered Light to Medium work.
In cases of emergency, unpredictable situations, and/or department needs, may be required to lift, push, pull, and/or carry objects heavier than D.O.L. strength ratings recommend.
Essential Functions of the Position:
- Assists overseeing the long range operation and efficient functioning of the Utility Departments; provides organizational leadership, insight, and direction; formulates and directs the goals, objectives, and priorities, plans, promotes, organizes, and supervises a comprehensive and diversified programs and facilities plans in the best interest of the entire community; develops, approves, and implements policies and procedures for the department and its facilities; evaluates effectiveness of the department facilities, programs, and services.
- Assists in ensuring departmental compliance with Ohio EPA rules and regulations (e.g., oversee the design and construction management of water/sewer utilities; develop, implement, and manage new programs within the Utilities Department as necessary to ensure compliance with Ohio EPA rules and regulations; develop and enforce Engineering Standards that reflect changes in material, technology, and methodology as they relate to the utilities’ infrastructure; etc.).
- Assists in managing, directing, and supervising assigned staff; schedules and allocates work; coaches employees to improve performance and conduct; handles and investigates employee complaints, disputes, and grievances, and take appropriate action; approves employees’ time cards; approves requests for time-off; approves the hiring, firing, advancement, disciplinary action, and other changes in personnel status of assigned staff; develops and implements department policy; participates in meetings in which policy questions are reviewed or discussed; approves policy changes; participates in personnel activities; conducts training and team building activities; monitors department staff, programs, and facilities to ensure compliance with all laws, policies, and procedures.
- Interacts with community members, special interest groups, and public and educates and promotes the departments services, procedures, programs, and facilities; solicits department facilities, programs, and memberships; answers questions and resolves problems, complaints, and concerns; determines and recommends advertising approaches to promote department; communicates with media, community representatives.
- Assists in composing and preparing correspondence, memos, letters, reports, and other types documents; identifies programs, services, capital, and equipment needs and recommends capital and equipment plans; maintains inventory, obtains, orders, maintains, and stores equipment, supplies and materials; receives and verifies accuracy of deliveries; processes invoices and submits for payment as needed.
- Assists in preparing the annual department budget; monitoring expenditures to ensure allocations meet budgetary limitations; performs various purchasing duties and prepares related records and forms; oversees the maintenance of departmental files and records.
- Develops and maintains open and effective communications with staff and other administrative personnel to ensure proper coordination and communication of departmental tasks; coordinates the work of the department with other city departments, other groups and agencies and various vendors; supervises acquisition, planning, design, construction and maintenance.
- Assists in the development of short and long-range goals and monitors progress ensuring projects are completed within an established timeframe.
- Attends meetings and serves on committees, as required; attends various meetings, seminars, and workshops.
- Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable PERRP safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
- Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance; may be required to work extra hours, evening hours, weekends and/or holidays as required.
- Assists supervising the work of the road and garage employees.
- Performs duties of subordinates as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.
Ready to make a difference in Tallmadge?
Submit your resume and cover letter to the City of Tallmadge Civil Service at [email protected].
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: An example of acceptable qualifications: Completion of trade, vocational or equivalent (high school diploma or GED) with major course work in chemistry, biology, or related disciplines and four (4) years recent documented work experience in water or wastewater treatment plant, water distribution systems, or related activities, with at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Special Requirements
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid State of Ohio driver’s license. Must remain insurable under the City’s vehicle insurance policy. Must obtain NIMS Certified in 100, 200, 700, Ohio Ethics Training, Ohio Sunshine Law Training, Drug- free workplace training within 90 days of hire. Must obtain a Class I Water Supply certification issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA),a Class I Wastewater Collection Operator certification issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA),and Backflow certification issued by the Ohio Department of Commerce within 12 months of hire.
Pay: $32.26 - $44.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
