
Job Title: Water Department Superintendent Job Type: Hired Hours Per Week: Minimum 40 hours/week M-F or as required for emergencies	Location: 1 Russell Stage Road Suite 16 Reports to: Water Commission/Select Board Pay Basis: Salary – $80k-$90k/year

JOB DUTIES:

Plan, direct and budget all activities and operations of the Water Department related to raw water supply, water treatment, distribution, metering and back flow prevention.
Ensure compliance with all applicable drinking water regulations, environmental regulations and safety regulations.
Acquire and disseminate all pertinent information from the EPA regarding testing and results. Ensure compliance with all regulatory reporting.
Investigates problems or regularities in the water treatment process; identify causes, determine proper remedies in direct appropriate action to correct the situation.
Identify and respond to all complaints, concerns and questions from the public and other town departments regarding water supply, water treatment, water quality etc.
Supervise and monitor routine/emergency operations of the water facilities/equipment to ensure a continuous safe water supply to the finished water transmission system.
Lead the emergency response plan and process for the water treatment plant and raw water transmission system facilities.
Administer and approve all expenditures, including payroll, accounts payable and contracts for outside services.
Keep the Water Commissioners and designated others accurately informed concerning water department operations, present and potential work problems and make suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
Keep department records and make reports to local, state and federal authorities
Represent the water department at various meetings both in and out of town.
Establish work schedules. Supervise and monitor the performance for all personnel.
Coordinate, administer and monitor the training of all new employees.
Perform related, similar or other logical miscellaneous duties which may require ability to perform functions beyond those contained in this job description.
Oversee and maintain distribution system.
Collect samples and bring them to the lab for testing quarterly and as needed.

General Responsibilities:

Ensure all work is performed in accordance with all federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations and within mandated OSHA, SDS and EPA standards.
Attend meetings, workshops, training and review publications to remain current on practices in new developments in assigned work areas.
Mandatory attendance at monthly departmental meeting with Select Board.
Always represent the town in a professional manner. Ensure all water department work assignments are completed in a prompt, efficient and safe manner.
Report all accidents to self and/or property as well as safety concerns to Town Administrator or Water Commission and other related departments within 2 hours of the accident for non-emergencies. All emergency incidents must be reported immediately.
Commitment to maintain a good working relationship with coworkers, other town officials and the public.
Exempt, salaried position; not eligible for overtime pay.
Requires on-call availability outside of regular business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements/minimum qualifications:

5 to 7 years related experience, at least 2 of which is in a supervisory position within a water system or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must possess a valid State Water Treatment Plant Operators Certification or T2 to a full minimum, 2D in training.
Extensive knowledge of advanced water treatment unit process theory, operation and maintenance; advanced surface water plant operations including the handling of treatment residuals; applicable laws and regulations governing management of safe drinking water, including applicable federal, state and local regulations related thereto; complex water testing procedures and standards, water pumping in transmission; safety practices and safety program development and control.
Experience with management of grants, loans, and large-scale projects for water operations.
Possess a valid Massachusetts state driver’s license.
Must meet the Minimum Qualifications of the Water Department personnel.

Working conditions:

Involves risks or discomforts. e.g. climbing ladders, working around moving parts and equipment, which requires some safety precautions and/or the use of PPE.
May be exposed to loud noises, vibrations, chemicals (including chlorine), toxic gasses and fumes, germs, bacteria and allergens, microwaves, sunlight and oils.
Requires working in an outside environment.

How To Apply:

Please email cover letter and resumes to: JOrtega@TownofBlandford.com by September 5, 2025