Job Description

Requisition ID: 110389 

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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.

In September 2008, under the Department of Defense’s Utility Privatization Program, American Water was awarded ownership and a 50-year contract for the operations and maintenance of the water and wastewater distribution and collection systems and treatment facilities at Fort Johnson in Leesville, Louisiana. Our responsibilities include system capital investment, regulatory and environmental compliance, planning, asset recapitalization, and long term operations and maintenance. The potable water distribution system consists of ground water supply, treatment, storage, and piping. There are twelve active wells supplying water through a network of 100 miles of pipe and being stored in 14 elevated and ground tanks with a combined capacity of 7 million gallons. The wastewater collection system includes two wastewater treatment plants with a capacity of 1.4 and 3.8 million gallons per day (MGD) both serviced by 82 miles of pipe. The water and wastewater systems at Fort Johnson serve a population of just under 20,000. 

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Position Information

Superintendent, Operations at Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA 

Posted Range: $83,550 - $137,380

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!  

Primary Role

• Responsible for all activities involving the operations and maintenance of the water/wastewater distribution and collections system. 
• Supervisory responsibilities for employees.
• Develop processes for daily staff work functions, oversees use of operational and maintenance information.
• Leads implementation of Environmental, Health and Safety programs

Key Accountabilities

• Schedules, coordinates and provides field supervision of staff involved in operational and maintenance activities of water/wastewater distribution and collections system.
• Provide for the training of assigned personnel in work methods, use of tools and equipment, and safety practices.
• Orders materials and supplies for routine operations, and preventative and emergency maintenance.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Assist in the development of departmental standard operating procedures and emergency response plans and procedures.
• Performs other related functions as assigned.
• Conducts performance evaluations of assigned subordinate personnel.
• Participates in hiring, and disciplinary actions of assigned subordinate personnel in accordance with company policies.
• Follows Company Environmental, Health and Safety Policies, and reports unsafe conditions to supervision immediately.

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of techniques, equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in operations, maintenance, construction, and mechanical repair of water/wastewater distribution and collections system.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Able to perform routine maintenance and servicing standardized water / wastewater process control, monitoring, and compliance sampling and testing.
• Able to prepare and maintain accurate paperwork such as records, logs, orders, surveys and routine reports as directed.
• Able to communicate effectively will all levels of the organization.
• Computer literate; MS Word, MS Excel, GIS and CMMS systems.
• Able to perform accurate mathematical calculations related to this position.
• Able to plan, schedule, prioritize, and coordinate work within assigned work area.
• Able to respond to emergencies.
• Able to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, customers, and the general public.
• Able to work in a team environment

Experience/Education

• Bachelors degree in sanitary, chemical, civil, electrical or mechanical engineering, public or business administration or other equivalent degree preferred.
• 6 years of prior relevant experience, additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the degree. 
• With a Bachelor’s degree 5+ years’ experience and 2+ years’ experience managing people.
• Without a Bachelor’s degree 11+ years’ experience and 2+ years’ experience managing people.

Schedule/Work Environment

• Monday - Friday, 7am - 3:30pm
• On call rotation responsibilities
• In addition to American Water’s pre-employment screenings, this position requires the ability to pass a Department of Defense background check for access to the military installation
• Travel to various worksites across the base
• Both office and field environment.

• Must be physically able to work indoor or outdoor work during seasonal heat and cold, or other adverse weather conditions.

• Must be physically able to work in confined space environments.

• Must be physically able to wear a respirator.

• Must be physically able to remain alert and attentive to job requirements and co-workers.

• In addition to American Water’s pre-employment screenings, this position requires the ability to pass a Department of Defense background check for access to the military installation.

• Maintain a neat, clean, professional appearance at all times while in uniform or during working hours.

• Maintain a courteous manner when speaking to customers and the general public.

Certification/Licenses

• Must possess a valid state (of residence) driver’s license.
• Must possess system required operational license or the ability to obtain within one year.
• State specific water operator license. 

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Competencies

Manages Complexity

Ensures Accountability

Directs Work

Develops Talent

Builds Effective Teams

Balances Stakeholders

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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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