Utilities Superintendent: City of Staunton (Public Works)

Job Description

CITY OF STAUNTON

UTILITIES SUPERINTENDENT

The City of Staunton, located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of Utilities Superintendent. Come join our highly professional team dedicated to serving this dynamic city and its citizens. For more information about the Department of Public Works, please visit Public Works.The City of Staunton offers highly competitive compensation and benefits. Staunton, with a relatively low cost of living, is known for its history, architecture, arts and cultural and culinary delights. "One of the prettiest and most progressive towns in the South" and "20 charming mountain towns to visit this fall"-Southern Living

Under the administration of the Director of Public Works, the Utilities Superintendent is responsible for performing professional and technical work managing the daily operations of the Public Works Utilities Division. Responsible for the maintenance and repair of City infrastructure to include but not limited to water lines, sewer lines, pumping stations, fire hydrants, valves, water storage tanks, meters, raw water sources, and the water treatment plant. Assists the Director of Public Works in the development of long-range plans, programs and objectives in support of the operation, maintenance, repair and construction of public infrastructure.

Essential Functions of the Utilities Superintendent include but are not limited to the following:

• Plans, organizes, directs and coordinates work activities for water line, sewer line, and utility technical services crews, plus water treatment plant staff;
  
• Develops work requirements and weekly work schedules;
  
• Provides quality assurance/surveillance for contract work;
  
• Maintains databases and other computer inventories;
  
• Develops vehicle/equipment requirements and specifications;
  
• Reviews development plans and works closely with developers/contractors;
  
• Coordinates all purchasing requirements;
  
• Develops project cost estimates to include bill of materials, equipment and man-hours;
  
• Oversees administration of personnel and evaluates assigned personnel;
  
• Receives citizen inquiries or complaints;
  
• Tracks information to ensure citizens receive prompt service and courteous and accurate status of work;
  
• Makes field inspections of projects, both in-house and contract, for compliance with recognized standards and practices;
  
• Ensures personnel are adequately trained and equipped;
  
• Develops recurring maintenance programs and procedures;
  
• Ensures compliance with applicable environmental laws, policies and practices;
  
• Assists Director in development of plans, programs and training in support of departmental objectives.
  
• Develops and monitors budgets, labor expenses, records and reports;
  
• Monitors weather forecast information, making plans and preparations accordingly;
  
• Provides support for other Public Works Divisions as necessary and;
  
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Public Works.

The individual will have thorough knowledge of: the practices of infrastructure maintenance and repair; the materials, methods, practices, and equipment used in the operation, maintenance and repair of utility distribution and collection systems and production and treatment systems and; the practices of civil engineering as applied to utility system construction and maintenance. The individual will have knowledge of: materials, methods and equipment essential to utility construction, maintenance and repair and environmental laws and best practices.

The individual will have the following skills and abilities:

• Develops- recurring maintenance and repair programs and schedules (work); small projects and material/cost estimates and; operational policies, plans and procedures;
  
• Reviews and analyze plans and specifications for the maintenance, repair and construction of public infrastructure;
  
• Prepares- clear and comprehensive administrative and technical studies and reports and provides analysis and recommendations;
  
• Supervises and coordinates the work of multiple subordinates and other divisions;
  
• Maintains effective working relationships with City officials, other public officials, employees, other utility companies, contractors and the general public and;
  
• Leads and manages staff.

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and/or related field or equivalent amount of training and experience in field. Must have extensive experience in supervision and water and/or sewer project management. Valid Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.

Position must be available to work evenings and week-ends in the event of emergencies or severe, adverse weather conditions. Attendance is occasionally required at community/neighborhood meetings and/or City Council meetings. Individual may be called in by stand-by personnel for additional assistance. Valid Virginia Driver's License is required.

Excellent benefits include participation in the Virginia Retirement System, paid-time off, group life insurance and medical insurance. Driving record and criminal background check is required. Subject to random drug screenings post-employment.

FLSA: Exempt

Grade: 21

Hiring Range: $90,000-$115,000: DOE/DOQ

Start Date: On or around early to mid November 2026

Reports To: Director of Public Works

The recruitment will close on October 15, 2026; however, the recruitment will remain open until the position is filled. For a complete job description, please contact:

Jonathan Venn, Chief Human Resources Officer

City of Staunton/Staunton City Schools

116 West Beverley St (Human Resources, 2nd Floor City Hall)

Staunton, VA. 24401

504-332-3914

[email protected]

The City of Staunton is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is fully committed to the principles and practices of equal employment.