The City of Hays, KS is seeking a Water Production & Distribution Superintendent. This exempt position oversees the water production and distribution division under the Water Resources Department by managing the operations of the water treatment plant, well fields, water tower operations, the water distribution system, and the
R9 pipeline/wellfield. The water plant, classified as a Class IV facility, produces an average of 650 million gallons per year.
With close to a $20 million dollar budget, the Water Resources Department (all 5 divisions) has 32 employees with 8 operators reporting directly to this position. The superintendent will play a large role in designing and maintaining the groundbreaking project transferring water from the R9 Ranch, a 7,000-acre property in Edwards County.
This position will also have a role in the $4.5 million AMI conversion project beginning this Fall.
Three to five years of similar or related experience is required. A college degree or equivalent experience and training are required. Class IV Water Operator certification preferred but employee hired will be given up to a year to obtain. A valid Driver's License is required.
Full Pay Range: $66,850 - $99,335 with a City vehicle and City provided cell phone. Employees are also offered excellent benefits including family health insurance, paid time off, Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS), paid professional memberships, conference registrations & travel expenses.
Priority deadline for this position is
September 15, 2024. Review of applications will begin after the priority deadline & continue until the position is filled. To apply or find out more about this position, go to
haysusa.com/wpds.
