Assistant Superintendent (2TX.24) - American States Water Company

Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, American States Utility Services, Inc. contracts with the federal government to provide water and wastewater services that include operating, maintaining, renewing, replacing, and constructing new systems on military installations throughout the United States. The installations where we presently operate are home to nearly 350,000 military and civilian personnel and families.

We proudly deliver these vital services to military installations in Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas (including southeastern New Mexico), Virginia, Florida, Kansas, and Massachusetts.

Serving those who serve.

United States Veterans, Reservists, National Guard Members, and Military Spouses encouraged to apply.

POSITION DEFINITION: Manage the day to day operation of a Distribution and Wastewater Collection Systems. Through the use of key metrics ensure that the company equipment and personnel are being managed efficiently and effectively. Supervision of Wastewater and Water Service personnel, Maintenance Technicians, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators, or other support personnel as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
• Manage all wastewater/water operations and personnel within the Installation to ensure the proper execution of wastewater/water service to the customer on a continuous basis, which meets all applicable local, state and federal standards.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of regulations pertaining to water and wastewater operations and ensure that the system is compliant with all regulations.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge on the state of the art in water and wastewater operation and maintenance and bring this knowledge to the company.
• Ideal candidate will possess knowledge of leak detection, valve and hydrant maintenance/exercise, collection system cleaning, pumps and motors, electrical troubleshooting, SCADA and controls, and open channel and full pipe hydraulics.
• Maintain customer service at a level that exceeds the Customers expectations.
• Responsible for the management of employee relations in a manner, which ensures that company goals and objectives are met.
• Responsible for the implementation of and compliance with the Company’s safety program.
• Responsible for maintaining a positive relationship with all governmental entities within the jurisdictions of the Installation.
• Responsible for fostering Employee Development and ensuring adequate training is provided to achieve appropriate skill levels and proficiency for conducting all operational tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs employee evaluations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in an environmental or technical discipline and 5 years of progressive water industry experience or ten or more years of progressive water industry experience, of which at least four years includes significant, advanced experience in wastewater, and distribution activities.
• Three years prior water supply and distribution leadership experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude is required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License issued by the state where employed

May include but not limited to standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping and crouching, sitting, typing, walking, reading, writing, color determination, speaking and listening for extended periods of time.

BENEFITS

Our Company supports our employees with rich benefit programs and resources to help them thrive today and prepare for tomorrow.  Benefit options include medical, dental, and vision plans with the Company currently paying 85% of the monthly premium for employees and their eligible dependents.  We also offer paid vacation and sick time and twelve Company paid holidays per year.  To help our employees plan for the future, we offer both a 401(k) retirement plan as well as a Defined Contribution Profit Sharing retirement plan.  Additional benefits include life, AD&D, and LTD insurance as well as health savings account and flexible spending plans.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws.  Multiple factors are used to determine the actual starting rate of pay for all of our positions, including specific skills, years of experience, education, certification(s), and other job related factors.

U.S. Citizenship is required pursuant to our contract with the federal government.

The responsibilities of this position will involve access to information that may be considered confidential, private and sensitive. Therefore, the individual filling this position will be required to both allow and pass a background check.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with special needs to perform the essential functions.