Salary: $86,552.00 - $138,653.00 Annually
Location : Annapolis
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Water Treatment Plant
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: 8/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Summary
The City of Annapolis is seeking an experienced, highly qualified technical leader to serve as Superintendent of the Water Supply & Treatment Facility (WSTF). Under the general direction of the Public Works Director, this position exercises considerable independent judgment in planning, organizing, directing, and supervising the daily operations, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of the City's water treatment plant, water supply wells, storage tanks, and remote facilities.

The Superintendent directly supervises plant operation and maintenance personnel, leads capital improvement efforts, ensures compliance with state and federal drinking water standards, and maintains strict operational readiness to deliver safe, clean, and continuous potable water to the Annapolis community.

Essential Job Functions

• Facility & Process Management: Oversees the continuous, efficient operation and maintenance of the Water Supply & Treatment Facility (WSTF), water supply wells, five (5) water storage tanks, and the remote Pressure Booster Station.
• Regulatory Compliance: Collaborates closely with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), the EPA, and local regulatory authorities to ensure full compliance with all environmental laws, water quality parameters, and reporting requirements.
• Staff Leadership & Supervision: Trains, supervises, schedules, evaluates, and disciplines subordinate plant operations and maintenance personnel. Plans and participates in employee training programs.
• Resource & Inventory Control: Manages chemical usage, power consumption, spare parts, tools, and equipment replacement to maintain uninterrupted plant and remote system operations.
• Distribution Coordination: Partners with the Utility Department to coordinate water distribution system repairs, pressure monitoring, and operational adjustments.
• Budget & Cost Analysis: Tracks well draw-downs, power consumption, and production volumes; analyzes annual operating costs and formulates budget recommendations for the division.
• Process Optimization: Recommends and implements treatment modifications or equipment upgrades to elevate water quality and enhance operational cost-effectiveness.
• Emergency Response & On-Call Availability: Required to carry a City-issued cell phone and remain on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to respond to plant emergencies, equipment failures, or water quality incidents.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Technical Water Treatment Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of municipal water treatment processes, equipment maintenance, hydraulics of fluid flow, and the principles of electricity as a power source.
• Mechanical & Electrical Aptitude: Considerable knowledge of repair methods for electric motors, high-capacity pumps, chemical feed systems, and plant instrumentation calibration.
• Regulatory & Safety Fluency: Thorough knowledge of Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) and federal drinking water laws, as well as safety precautions applicable to chemical handling and high-voltage plant operations.
• Problem Solving & Laboratory Testing: Skill in solving complex technical problems involving hydraulics/electricity and performing routine water laboratory control tests.
• Supervisory & Interpersonal Skills: Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of technical personnel, maintain effective working relationships with officials, employees, and the public, and foster a team environment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or GED certificate supplemented by an Associate degree from an accredited college in Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or a closely related field (including relevant college-level coursework); AND
• Experience: Extensive experience in the operation and maintenance of a public water supply and treatment plant, including a minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience over plant personnel; OR
• Equivalent Combination: An equivalent combination of education, specialized technical training, and progressively responsible experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Mandatory Certifications & Licenses:

• Possession of an active Class IV Water Treatment Operator's Certificate issued by the State of Maryland.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Superintendent's Certification issued by the State of Maryland within six (6) months of hire or promotion.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's driver's license.

Employment Conditions

Special Conditions:

• Safety-Sensitive Designation: This position is designated as Safety-Sensitive. Appointment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment chemical substance screening, and the incumbent is subject to mandatory random drug and alcohol testing under Federal, State, and City guidelines.

Employment Conditions & Working Environment

• Physical Demands: Requires physical strength and agility to lift and maneuver heavy objects (up to 80-lb chemical bags, chlorine cylinders, tools, and heavy equipment), climb ladders/stairs, and navigate plant infrastructure.
• Work Environment: Work involves a combination of standard office environments and active water treatment plant spaces.
• Sensory Requirements: Visual acuity to operate plant machinery day or night and read technical instrumentation/reports; auditory and vocal capabilities to communicate via phone, two-way radio, and in noisy plant environments.
• Availability Requirements: Must be available and on-call 24/7/365 for emergency response.

Summary of Benefits for Civil Service
Work Hours: Minimum 35 hour work week, depending upon department operations.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per calendar year.
Personal Leave: 3 personal days per calendar year (cannot be carried over).
Sick Leave: 15 days sick leave per calendar year, with unlimited accumulation.
Final sick leave balance is eligible for additional service credit towards retirement once eligibility requirements
have been met.
Annual Leave: Annual leave accumulates per calendar year as noted below (may carry over to the next calendar year 5 days of annual leave per year of service up to a maximum of 30 days).
Years of Service Days of Annual Leave
1 through 2 15 days
2 through 9 18 days
10 through 19 20 days
Longevity Leave: Longevity leave is in addition to the annual leave noted above. It cannot be paid out or carried over and must be used before your next anniversary:
Years of Service Days
20 through 24 1 day
25 through 29 2 days
30 or more 3 days
Health Insurance Plans (75% City Paid and 25% Employee Paid, unless otherwise noted):

• Medical and Prescription Drug (HDHP, EPO, Core, Plus)
• Dental (Core and Plus)
• Vision (Core and Plus)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (HDHP only)
• Short-Term Disability (100% City paid)
• Long-Term Disability (100% Employee paid)
• Core Life and AD&D Insurance for Employee (100% City paid)
• Optional Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and Dependents (100% Employee paid)
• Legal Benefit (100% Employee paid)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - up to 3 confidential visits with a counselor for the employee, spouse, and their dependents
• VEBA/RMSA: A Retiree Medical Savings Account (RMSA) is an individual investment account held in Trust to help employees save for Retiree Health Care costs (can be used after retirement or separation of employment with the City).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - up to 3 confidential visits with a counselor for the employee, spouse, and their dependents

Retirement Plans: 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans with MissionSquare, Nationwide Retirement Solutions or Voya Financial
Maryland State Retirement System (Civil Service):

• 7% employee contribution
• Full vesting rights after 10 years of service credit
• Full Service Retirement - Rule of 90 (sum of Age and Eligibility Service must equal 90 or Age 65 with 10 Years Eligibility Service

Employee Rewards & Recognition program
Eligible to join the State Employees Credit Union (SECU)
Please Note: This document is intended to be a brief summary only. Please refer to the individual plan documents, Collective Bargaining Agreements, and the Rules and Regulations of the Personnel System for additional details specific to your benefits.
REVISED 2023-08-24
01

Which of the following options best describes your highest level of education?

• Associate degree (or higher) in Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or a closely related field
• High School Diploma or GED supplemented by college-level coursework
• High School Diploma or GED
• None of the above

02

For degrees obtained from an educational institution outside the United States, applicants are required to provide certified accreditation and equivalency data from an approved credential evaluation service upon the close of this announcement. Does this apply to you?

• Yes, this applies to me and I have attached the required evaluation documentation.
• Yes, this applies to me but I have NOT attached the documentation
• No, this does not apply to me (My degree was completed within the United States).

03

Do you possess a valid State of Maryland Class IV Water Treatment Operator's Certificate?

• Yes, I possess an active Maryland Class IV Water Treatment Operator's Certificate.
• No, but I possess an equivalent out-of-state Class IV license and can obtain Maryland reciprocity.
• No, I do not possess a Class IV Water Treatment Operator's Certificate.

04

Are you able to gain and maintain a Superintendent's Certification as issued by the State of Maryland within six (6) months of hire or promotion?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess a valid motor vehicle driver's license?

• Yes
• No

06

How many years of professional experience do you possess in the operation and maintenance of a public water supply and treatment plant facility?

• 7+ years
• 4 to 6 years
• 2 to 3 years
• Less than 2 years / No experience

07

Please detail your water treatment experience below, including position title, facility name/capacity, exact dates of employment, and primary operational duties. Note: This experience MUST also be explicitly listed in the Work History section of your application.
08

Do you possess at least two (2) years of formal supervisory experience overseeing plant operators, maintenance technicians, or utility personnel?

• Yes
• No

09

If you answered "Yes," please specify your official position title, the number of employees you directly supervised, your length of time in the supervisory role, and your primary supervisory duties. Note: This experience MUST also be explicitly listed in the Work History section of your application.
10

This position is designated as Safety-Sensitive and requires 24/7/365 availability. Please confirm your willingness to meet ALL of the following employment conditions (Select all that apply):

• I consent to pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screening under Federal, State, and City guidelines.
• I am willing and able to carry a City-issued cell phone and remain on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to respond to emergencies.
• I possess the physical agility and strength to lift and maneuver heavy objects up to 80 lbs (e.g., chemical bags, chlorine cylinders) and climb ladders/steps.
• None of the above / I cannot fulfill these conditions.

11

Please select the functional areas where you possess direct, professional experience managing operations (Select all that apply):

• Directing operations of water supply wells, draw-down tracking, and wellhead protection
• Managing chemical feed systems, dosage calculations, and water quality laboratory testing
• Overseeing water storage tanks (elevated/ground) and remote pressure booster stations
• Collaborating directly with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) or state regulatory inspectors
• Monitoring power consumption, unit payroll, and preparing annual operating/capital budgets
• None of the above

12

Describe your experience interacting with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) or equivalent state environmental regulatory bodies. How do you ensure your plant continuously meets drinking water quality standards, maintains required compliance records, and resolves regulatory inquiries or inspections?
13

As Superintendent, you may be called at any time to handle critical facility issues (e.g., pump failure, water quality parameters out of spec, booster station outage). Describe a specific instance where you responded to an emergency or major equipment failure at a water treatment facility. What steps did you take to troubleshoot the problem, maintain water supply continuity, and ensure community health and safety?
Required Question