Public Works & Engineering Superintendent- Utility Services

Under the general direction of the Director, the Utility Services Superintendent organizes, reviews, participates, and supervises the activities and safety considerations required of three divisions; Water, Wastewater, and Water Resource Recovery Services. The position assists the Director in establishing the vision and direction of the department related to each of these divisions. The selected candidate shall work closely and provide general supervision to supervisor, staff, and outside vendors and act as the decision maker as it relates to these divisions.  

The essential job duties below are equally of importance and must be performed in order for the incumbent to be successful. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Oversee the daily operations of the Water Resource Recovery Facility to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations (e.g., EPA, NPDES). 
• Monitor and control performance of the divisions in conformance with objectives, plans, schedules, and budgets. 
• Time management of subordinate staff through use of Village-wide payroll management system. 
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance evaluations for supervisory and operational staff.  
• Prepare bid specifications for capital and routine maintenance projects and services. 
• Manage and operate licensed water resource recovery facility (5 MGD). 
• Identifies training needs for job procedures. 
• Plan and review daily operations with supervisory staff to ensure efficiency and productivity goals are met. 
• Oversee contractor invoices and purchase orders.  
• Prepare annual budgets for each division.  
• Assist in capital improvement planning by determining short and long-range infrastructure needs in accordance with asset management principles. 
• Act as a primary point of contact for residents, responding to public inquiries and resolving issues with professionalism and accountability.  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  

Competencies 

• Regular and reliable attendance;  
• Familiarity with work order management and asset management systems (including GIS integration); 
• Possess a depth of knowledge of water distribution and wastewater collection and treatment; 
• Understanding of a 5 MGD anaerobic water resource recovery facility;  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SCADA systems; 
• Physical ability to perform the foregoing duties in a satisfactory manner; 
• Ability to work for extended hours in all weather conditions and to provide physical exertion as found necessary in assisting or completing department activities; and 
• Ability to drive and to operate a vehicle and department equipment. 

Required Education and Experience 

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Seven (7) years in the Public Works maintenance and/or construction fields, with three (3) years of supervisory experience.   
• Class 1 wastewater or Class C water operator certification or ability to obtain within 18 months. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions 

• Duties are primarily performed in an outdoor environment and requires driving.  
• Duties may be performed outside in varying weather conditions as assigned.  
• The employee is regularly required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and or talk and hear. 
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and use their hands to handle, or reach with hands and arms. 
• The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance, vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. 

SALARY AND BENFITS 

Starting salary for this position will range from $125,000-$143,000, depending on qualifications, with the full range of the position up to $163,273.  The Village offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, flexible spending account, enrollment into the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension system, vacation time, float days, holiday, and sick time. 

This position remains open until filled.  Resume submissions will be reviewed on a weekly basis, with the first round of reviews beginning September 8, 2025.  Early applications are encouraged.  

The Village of Mundelein is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable Federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. The Village is committed to providing equal access and does not exclude or treat individuals differently because of these characteristics.