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Water and Wastewater Supervisor

American Water

Washington, NJFull-time$71–118K/yrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$71–118K/yr
Location
Washington, NJ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

NJDEP Water Treatment T3 And W2 LicensesBachelor's degreeValid State Driver's License

Job overview

American Water is hiring a Water and Wastewater Supervisor. The Water and Wastewater Supervisor directs day‑to‑day management, development and operations of water and wastewater facilities and personnel for American Water, ensuring operational efficiency, integrity and stakeholder engagement while adhering to budget limits and regulatory requirements.

Key focus areas include Direct day‑to‑day management of water and wastewater facilities and personnel, Assist in planning regional construction, operations, and maintenance within budget, and Lead implementation of standards, targets, policies, and plans to improve efficiency and profitability.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree In Operational Discipline, Management, Or Related Technical Discipline Or Equivalent Experience, 3 Years Managing Operational Areas And Operating Units, and 3 Years Managing And Meeting Performance Targets. Important skills include Regulated Water/Wastewater Business Knowledge, Water/Wastewater Regulations, Company Policies And Procedures, Management Theories, Management Practices, and Management Trends. Preferred (not required): Planning Regional Construction, Planning Regional Operations, Planning Regional Maintenance, and Operational Efficiency.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Regulated Water/Wastewater Business KnowledgeWater/Wastewater RegulationsCompany Policies and ProceduresManagement TheoriesManagement PracticesManagement TrendsProcess and Operational Areas Expert KnowledgePlanning Regional ConstructionPlanning Regional OperationsPlanning Regional MaintenanceOperational EfficiencyOperational EffectivenessOperational ProfitabilityOperational IntegrityCost Effective SolutionsBest PracticeCreativityEstablishing Personal RelationshipsManaging Personal RelationshipsInterfacing With Regulatory EntitiesRepresenting Company PositionsEffective Reporting ProcessesData AnalysisCoaching EmployeesDeveloping EmployeesIdea GenerationIntegration of Water and Wastewater Business OpportunitiesEffective People Management PoliciesWorkforce ManagementDeveloping Diverse WorkforceCollaborative WorkMitigating Business RisksPrioritizes SafetyRole Models SafetySelf-AwarenessDevelops TalentPlansAlignsDirectsDrives EngagementDecision QualityKnowledge of Regulated Water/Wastewater BusinessKnowledge of Regulations Impacting BusinessKnowledge of Company Policies and ProceduresExpert Knowledge of Process and Operational AreasOperationsMaintenanceBudget ManagementImplementation of StandardsProfitabilityStakeholder ManagementRegulatory InterfaceCoachingEmployee DevelopmentPeople Management PoliciesMitigate Business RisksPrioritizes & Role Models SafetyPlans, Aligns, & DirectsCompany Policies and Procedures KnowledgeProcess and Operational Areas ExpertiseStakeholder Relationship ManagementRegulatory Interface and RepresentationReporting and AnalysisBudget Development and Business PlanningEmployee Coaching and DevelopmentBusiness Development Operational AnalysisRisk Mitigation Collaboration

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Operational Discipline or Management or Related Technical DisciplineThree Years Managing Operational Areas and Operating UnitsNJDEP Water Treatment T3 and W2 LicensesValid State Driver's License

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Requisition ID: [[id]] * Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued. People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals. We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey. * About American Water American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. Position Information * Salary Range: $70,690/annually- $118,100/annually* The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity. In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more! American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally! #LI-BR1 #LI-On-Site _ Primary Role_ As the Superintendent, Operations, you will direct the day-to-day management, development and operations of the facilities and personnel of the Company engaged in the functional area of water and/or wastewater operations. Key Accountabilities * Assists in planning regional construction, operations, and maintenance within established budget limitations. (10%) * Lead the implementation of standards, targets, policies, and plans to ensure the continuing and increasing operational efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability. (10%) * Ensure that operational integrity (quality, environment, reliability, health, safety, security, etc.) is maintained. (10%) * Controls materials through the preparation and recommendation of economical and efficient programs to meet cost effective solutions to meet customers’ expectations and technical requirements and to encourage best practice and innovation throughout all operational areas. (10%) * Involved in establishing and managing personal relationships and rapports with political, civic and key stakeholders within area of responsibility. * Could interface with regulatory entities and represent company positions at regulatory proceedings and hearings. (10%) * Execute effective reporting processes. * Provide analysis and support to manager with information required for various reports, budgets, and business plans. (10%) * Implement and foster the coaching and development of employees, including idea generation, within respective functional areas. * Support the Business Development function in the operational analysis pricing and integration of water and wastewater business opportunities in both the regulated and non-regulated markets. * Supports manger to ensure effective people management policies and practices are developed and implemented (e.g., time and attendance, workforce management, etc.) and ensure resources are developed and deployed appropriately. * Continue to reinforce the importance of developing a diverse workforce. * Work collaboratively with other functional leads to mitigate business risks. * Involved in establishing and managing personal relationships and rapports with political, civic and key stakeholders within area of responsibility. * Could interface with regulatory entities and represent company positions at regulatory proceedings and hearings. (40%) _ Knowledge/Skills_ * Knowledge of the regulated water/wastewater business within the region and the regulations impacting the business as well as applicable regulations, requirements, and trends within water/wastewater business. * Knowledge of company policies and procedures and management theories, practices, and trends. * Expert knowledge of process and operational areas. _ Experience/Education_ * Bachelor’s degree in operational discipline, management, or related technical discipline or equivalent experience. * Three (3) years managing operational areas and operating units, and managing and meeting performance targets. * * NJDEP Water Treatment T3 and W2 licenses required, would consider T2 and W1 licenses* _ Travel Requirements_ * Local and regional travel * Valid state driver's license required _ Work Schedule_ * Full-time, on-site * Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4pm * On call responsibility _ Competencies_ Prioritizes & Role Models Safety Self-Awareness Develops Talent Plans, Aligns, & Directs Drives Engagement Decision Quality * Join American Water...We Keep Life Flowing*™ * American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants* based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

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