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Assistant Superintendent - Baytown Area Water Authority

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Assistant Superintendent - Baytown Area Water Authority

Salary

$60,277.00 - $75,346.00 Annually

Location

7425 Thompson Rd Baytown, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

25-00122

Department

PUBLIC WORKS & ENGINEERING

Opening Date

06/07/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

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Job Summary

The Assistant Superintendent for the Baytown Area Water Authority is responsible for establishing the culture, appearance and reliable function of well-maintained facilities, property, vehicles and equipment. Position works under the administrative direction of the BAWA Superintendent; cooperates and assists in planning, constructing and inspecting both self-constructed and capital improvement projects. The BAWA Assistant Superintendent must communicate professionally and effectively both verbally and in writing.

Duties include monitoring of water sampling schedules; implementation of maintenance plans, capital improvement plans and other programs; preparing and submitting required reports to the appropriate State Agencies and BAWA Superintendent; and monitoring budget performance. Position will attend and prepare for meetings on a routine basis and as assigned. Further, the position will operate on a rotating "On-Call" basis as needed or under emergency conditions or in the event of absences.

Duties

+ Supervises and/or performs chemical and biological lab tests. Oversees lab procedures and equipment repairs. Inspects treatment process and physical plant for compliance with safety procedures and quality standards.

+ Compiles daily information for management, suppliers, and governmental agencies including monthly reports to Texas Commission of Environmental Quality and discusses reports with BAWA Board members.

+ Directs the work force and checks their performance by auditing lab test results, log sheets, and product quality.

+ QA/QC Officer ensuring adherence to all guidelines. Reviews and reads various technical journals and federal and state bulletins to keep current on processes, new treatment chemicals and new regulations. Implements updates to government mandated risk and safety programs.

+ Reports and prepares for audits and inspections from governmental control agencies.

+ Performs personnel related duties including hiring, training, coaching, performance evaluations, and discipline. Manages plant personnel in the absence of the Superintendent.

+ Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

+ Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or institution in a related field.

+ Two years experience in a professional level water treatment role, or related field.

+ Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).

+ Grade “B” Surface Water Certificate or equivalent if outside of state of TX. (TCEQ issued “B” Surface Water License must be obtained within one year from date in position.)

+ Demonstrated prior supervisory experience.

OR

+ An equivalent combination of education, experience, certification and/or licenses sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred:

+ Grade “A” Water license from the TCEQ.

+ Five years or more experience in water treatment operations/laboratory.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Effective communication skills in both written and verbal form. Ability to lead, train, and coach employees on procedures. Specialized knowledge of state, local, and federal regulations that govern water treatment. Aptitude to manage the workforce in an effective and organized manner. Administrative duties include: employee safety program updates and implementation. Personnel related duties include: scheduling, setting performance standards, along with enforcing City personnel policies and standards. Specific duties include: performance evaluation and related documentation.

Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.

Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work more than 40 hours a week. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.

Overall Position Strength Demands

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

To promote health and wellness, we provide a comprehensive benefits program (listed below) to meet the needs of you and your family. Our goal is to help you live and work well – 365 days a year.

Medical

+ United Healthcare

+ Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment

+ Annual Deductible (Network) $750 Indiv/$2,250 Family

+ In-Network Benefit 80%/20% after plan deductible

+ $50 co-pay (general visit)

+ RX - $10 Generic/$40 Formulary/$75 Non-Formulary

+ Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and Dependent Care expenses

+ FREE virtual visits

Dental

+ Cigna Dental PPO & DHMO

+ Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment

+ Preventative & diagnostic covered at 100%

+ Annual Deductible: $50/Indiv (Cigna PPO) - No annual deductible for Cigna DHMO

Vision

+ Superior Vision

+ Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment

+ In-Network exam co-pay $10 & $25 materials co-pay

+ Frames: $140 Allowance - Contact Lenses: $160 Allowance

Holistic Health & Wellness

+ Employee Wellness Center offering FREE primary care medical treatment for employees & dependents on the Medical plan

+ FREE access to gyms, Shipt, and Walmart+ through our employee medical insurance

+ Gym partnership with Lee College Wellness Center & swimming pool for $58/year

+ Employee Assistance Program providing employees and their household family members up to 8 FREE counseling sessions per issue per year, legal and financial assistance, will generator tools, and more!

+ Sick Leave Pool providing participants additional paid sick time if accruals are exhausted.

+ SmartDollar: free online program providing tips and tools from Dave Ramsey for getting out of debt and building good saving practices

Retirement

+ Texas Municipal Retirement System:

+ 7% employee contribution with a 14% employer match

+ 5 year vesting

+ Retirement Eligibility: 20 years of service/any age - or - 5 years of service/at least age 60

+ FREE Life Insurance coverage up to 1X your base annual salary

+ MissionSquare and Roth IRA plans: additional voluntary employee participation

Disability Insurance

+ Equitable:

+ Long-term Disability: voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of monthly earnings up to $8,000 per month up to social security age, depending on the disability

+ Short-term Disability: voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of weekly earnings up to $1,000 per week for up to the first 13 weeks of a disability

Training and Tuition Assistance

+ The HUB Employee Training Center: we invest in you by equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to live out our Purpose and Core Values

+ Access to funding up to $1,500 per semester or $3,000 per year for tuition toward courses that are job-related or will enhance your work performance

Generous Paid Sick, Vacation, & Holiday Leave

+ 10 holidays per year and one personal employee day per year

+ 15 days sick leave per year

+ Starting at 10 days of vacation per year; up to 25 days per year

+ Sick and Vacation hours roll over annually up to the maximum limit

+ 15 days Paid Parental Leave

To explore all of the benefits we offer, please visit: https://baytownbenefits.com/

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?

+ High School Diploma

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree or Higher

+ None of the above

02

Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? (Must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days)

+ Yes

+ No

03

Do you have a Grade “B” Surface Water Certificate or equivalent if outside of state of TX? (TCEQ issued “B” Surface Water License must be obtained within one year from date in position.)

+ Yes

+ No

04

How many years of professional level water treatment or related field experience do you have?

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year

+ 2 years

+ 3 years

+ 4 years

+ 5+ years

+ None of the above

05

Please describe your experience in a supervisory role. Include the number of employees you have supervised, the types of responsibilities you held (e.g., scheduling, training, performance evaluations), and how you motivated or coached your team to achieve goals. If you have no supervisory experience, please type N/A.

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Employer

City of Baytown

Address

2401 Market Street Baytown, Texas, 77520

Phone

281-420-6520

Website

http://www.baytown.org

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