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TREATMENT SUPERINTENDENT

Salary

$102,025.82 - $141,588.90 Annually

Location

Ohio 45202, OH

Job Type

Full-time Unclassified

Job Number

25-02122

Department

Water Works

Opening Date

10/07/2025

Closing Date

10/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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General Statement of Duties

The Treatment Superintendent within the Water Quality Division of the Greater Cincinnati Water Works is responsible for overseeing all day-to-day operations of the division. This role requires a Class IV Water Treatment Plant Operator License issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA). This position serves as the division’s representative in departmental leadership meetings and also represents the City in matters related to drinking water quality, regulatory compliance, and water treatment or water quality research initiatives.

The Water Quality Division is responsible for all drinking water treatment decisions for both of the Utility’s treatment facilities, as well as for ensuring optimal water quality throughout the distribution system. The division also manages all aspects of regulatory compliance and reporting and associated operating and capital budgets. In addition, the division operates a certified drinking water treatment laboratory, for which the Superintendent holds ultimate management responsibility. The position is also expected to actively pursue and participate in state and national research projects related to drinking water quality and treatment.

This employee manages, supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for water or wastewater treatment activities. Employee ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures and performs the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)

Knowledge of:

Principles and policies of water or wastewater treatment programs and services.

Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

Modern and complex principles and practices of management.

Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Computer operations in performance of job duties.

Environmental laws and regulations.

Health impacts of water quality contaminants.

Physical, chemical, and microbiological aspects of water treatment and quality.

Skill to:

Operate appropriate computer equipment; use properly all related hardware and software.

Operate assigned vehicle in the course of duty.

Ability to:

Implement and maintain positive employee relations.

Promote and maintain highest integrity throughout all personnel.

Analyze and manage effective EEO/AA programs.

Supervise, organize and review the work of lower-level staff.

Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.

Compile and evaluate pertinent information for producing activity and management reports.

Evaluate financial management controls for division; recommend improvements as needed.

Interpret and explain City policies and procedures.

Prepare clear and concise reports.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Communicate effectively at all levels, both internally and externally, to obtain/provide information.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City and County officials, the general public, etc.

Required Education and Experience

Each applicant must have six years experience in the field of wastewater/ water treatment, with at least three years of high level supervisory experience plus a Bachelor's Degree in biology, chemistry, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university. A Master's Degree is preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must have a valid Driver's License.

Must be an excellent communicator and team builder.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, appropriate certification in water or wastewater treatment from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.

MILITARY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION

Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case by case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations.

Working and Physical Conditions

Environmental Conditions: Office environment and treatment plant environment; requires working with water and chemicals related to water treatment processes; movement on slippery surfaces; automobile travel within the City required.

Physical Conditions: Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing and walking for prolonged periods of time; general manual dexterity required; must be able to operate assigned vehicle.

The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.

The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.

The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.

Holidays

The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include:

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King Day

President's Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans' Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving

Christmas

Health Insurance

The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan.

Eligible dependents include:

Legal Spouse or Equal Partner

Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order")

Step-child

Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian

Basic Life Insurance

A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group.

Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors.

Flexible Benefits Plans

Healthcare Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members.

Dependent Care Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses.

Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account

City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount.

Healthy Lifestyles Program

City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan.

Retirement Plan

The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-timeemployees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees.

Deferred Compensation

As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.

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Which best describes your level of education?

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Associate Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

+ Graduate Studies

+ Doctoral Degree

+ None of the above

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In which of the following areas do you possess a degree?

+ Biology

+ Business Administration

+ Chemistry

+ Public Administration

+ Related Field

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If you responded "related field" to the above statement, please indicate the related field.

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How many years of related work experience do you have?

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year to less than 2 years

+ 2 years to less than 3 years

+ 3 years to less than 4 years

+ 4 years to less than 5 years

+ 5 years or more

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How many years of direct supervisory experience do you have?

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to less than2 years

+ 2 years to less than 3 years

+ 4 years to less than 5 years

+ 5 years or more

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Employer

City of Cincinnati

Address

805 Central Avenue Suite 200

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202

Phone

513-352-2400

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/cincinnati/default.cfm