Assistant Superintendent/engineer

Assistant Superintendent/Engineer

Assistant Superintendent/Engineer Department: DPW - Water Employment Status: Non-Exempt, UFCW 1459 Admin, Full-Time Hourly Rate: $34.37/Hour - $43.23/Hour Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Certifications/Licenses Required: Bachelor\'s Degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Science, or closely related discipline, Valid Massachusetts Class D Driver\'s License, Grade 2 Water Treatment Operator license as issued by the Massachusetts Board of Certification of Drinking Water Operators or the ability to obtain within one (1) year

The City of Chicopee\'s Department of Public Works\' Water Division is hiring an Assistant Superintendent/Engineer who will be responsible for oversight of the water division in the absence of the Water Superintendent. This position requires strong Engineering skills in the office as well as in the field, personnel management, and compliance reporting to state and federal agencies. The Assistant Superintendent provides support to the Water Superintendent with supervisory guidance, direction, participation, and skilled technical expertise in the operation and maintenance in all areas of the Drinking Water division of the DPW including but not limited to the drinking water distribution system and appurtenances and the drinking water treatment facility in accordance with all applicable Local, State, and Federal regulations.

Essential Duties Include:

• Supporting the Water Superintendent with overseeing all aspects of the drinking water supply, and to maintain compliance with all entities such as the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, the Environmental Protection Agency and Massachusetts Water Resource Authority.
• Assist with preparing and submitting timely reporting in regards to deadlines as established by the US EPA, Massachusetts Water Resource Authority, and Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.
• At the direction of the Water Superintendent, plan, organize, and direct staff on "field operations" necessary for all "in-house" construction projects, on a daily basis.
• Review, for the Water Superintendents\' approval, "Preliminary Sub-Division Plans" and "Definitive Sub-Division Plans" as submitted to the City of Chicopee.
• Coordinate construction projects with the appropriate State agencies and/or private contractors hired by the city to perform construction services. (Projects to include water main replacement and installation, road reconstruction impacting the Water system, etc.)
• Assist in the development, design and implementation of the yearly capital project/water system improvement program as outlined by the DPW Superintendent, Water Superintendent and Water and Sewer Commissioners (design utilizing Water Department base maps in AutoCAD).
• Implement the Water Department "Shut-off Policy" as passed by the Water and Sewer Commission.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Science, or closely related discipline. - Required
• Experience and specialized training in public water systems operation, construction, engineering or a closely related field with a minimum of five (5) years\' of progressive responsibility and experience in the water works field, (water production, distribution, and water supply facility maintenance, construction and the installation of water mains and axillary water infrastructure. - Required
• Candidates with an Associate\'s Degree in Science and a minimum of seven (7) years\' experience in engineering and design of water distribution systems and water works operations may be considered.
• Valid Massachusetts Class D Driver\'s License
• Grade 2 Water Treatment Operator license as issued by the Massachusetts Board of Certification of Drinking Water Operators or the ability to obtain within one (1) year. - Required