• Policy Committee Agenda- March 3, 2026

• Committee of the Whole Agenda- February 23, 2026

• Infrastructure Committee Agenda- February 23, 2026

The Village of New Concord is currently hiring a Water Wastewater Superintendent.

Core Responsibilities

What the employee does, i.e. tasks

Administration

• Administrative responsibility of Water/Wastewater Departments of the village.
• Oversee the management and improvement of water, wastewater, storm and sanitary sewer systems and services.
• Plan, assign, coordinate and direct the services and operations of water and wastewater treatment systems and facilities.
• Ensure state and federal water quality and wastewater standards and guidelines are met; conduct inspections of facilities as required
• Oversight of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the work performed
• Plan, direct, coordinate and evaluate the organizational, staffing and operational activities for the water and wastewater treatment systems and facilities.
• Recruit, interview and recommend employees; train, coach, evaluate employees; manage and approve leave requests; administer disciplinary actions as needed
• Prepare monthly activity and annual departmental reports
• Maintain department records
• Receive, address, respond to customer communication regarding services provided
• Communicate with property owners, contractors and vendors
• Assist in a variety of department operations as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Village Administrator, including stepping in as acting VA if required

Organizational Leadership

• Identify, analyze and recommend opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; implement improvements
• Develop, recommend and implement goals, objectives, policies, priorities and procedures for water and wastewater operations
• Closely assist Village Administrator
• Proactively create team efforts to achieve departmental and village goals
• Model integrity, continuous improvement, exceed expectations (new MVV)

Planning & Budgeting

• Develop and administer the water and wastewater division annual budget
• Identify resource needs and forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies
• Develop and recommend capital improvement plans and maintenance activities
• Approve and direct the monitoring of expenditures; recommend adjustments as needed

Monitoring & Inspections

• Monitor water consumption and water quality; conduct water audits by analyzing use patterns
• Review water distribution and wastewater collection systems plans; make technical changes as necessary
• Inspect water distribution and wastewater collection facilities and equipment for needed maintenance and repairs.

Project Management

• Secure funding for departmental projects and initiatives working closely with Village Administrator and Fiscal Officer to determine appropriate funding source/s. May oversee all stages of relevant grants: research, identification, assessment, project fit, application and administration.
• Oversee subordinate supervisor of various projects; discuss project status, work project, determine needed materials and supplies, visit work site, inspect jobs in process, makes recommendations.

Core Competencies

How the employee carries out tasks; what skills, behavior, knowledge & attitude are needed to be successful in the position

• Decision-making, Complex problem-solving, Critical judgement
• Proactive, Collaborative
• High level strategic thinking and planning.
• Ability to envision and convey the organization’s strategic future to staff.
• Team builder, team player
• Understanding of basic mechanical and electrical systems
• Ability to
  • effectively supervise the work of subordinates
  • write bid specifications and other contract documentation
  • read and interpret construction blueprints and specifications
  • communicate effectively, orally and in writing
  • walk in order to inspect maintenance, repair, and construction projects
  • drive a motor vehicle to inspect projects and maintenance activities
  • anticipate and visually-detect maintenance problems
  • work on-call as needed

Education/Experience (preferred)

• Experience in government funding, grant writing, grant administration
• Planning and financing of complex municipal projects
• Three years of increasingly responsible experience in the operation and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection facilities
• Two years of supervisory responsibility

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Ohio driver’s license
• Licensed and experienced in water and wastewater treatment (class 2 wastewater/ class 3 water)

• Village Council Agenda- February 9, 2026

• Finance Committee Agenda- February 4, 2026

• Safety Committee Agenda- February 2, 2026