The Water Department Operations Supervisor supervises the Department’s water storage and pumping system. The job supervises the employees performing the storage and pumping operations, ensuring the City’s water meets all applicable federal and state standards. The job requires a Class I Drinking Water Treatment Operator and Class IV Drinking Water Distribution Operator certificate. The job is supervised by the Water Superintendent.
This position is assigned to the capacity of Responsible Charge Operator for the City’s drinking water system to meet both State and Federal Drinking Water Requirements.
The job requires knowledge of the City’s pumping and storage operations, maintenance, water supply and telemetry systems.
The job requires the ability to maintain a collaborative and cooperative working relationship with elected and appointed officials, other City employees, other organizations, and the general public.
The work environment includes an office and outdoors environment that may include exposure to hazardous chemicals and gases, confined space, elevated tanks, adverse weather conditions, traffic hazards, moving vehicles and heavy equipment at the job site, and hazards involving the use of power tools and equipment. The noise level is generally moderate but with occasional exposure to noisy and/or loud equipment.
The job is an on-call position, responding to emergency situations. Employees designated as immediate response personnel must live thirty (30) minutes or less from their usual daily work site.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervises operations of the Department’s wells, storage, pumping and treatment facilities, equipment, and operations to ensure the delivery of safe drinking water in compliance with all applicable federal and state standards.
- Supervises the operation, maintenance, repair, and construction of wells, storage tanks, pumping facilities, pressure reducing stations, and monitoring, communications, control, and alarm system. Supervises the disinfection and treatment of water supplies, monitoring equipment and routine sample collection programs.
- Assigns crews and resources to short-and long-term maintenance, operations, and repair projects.
- Assists in planning long-term projects, including preparing bid specifications and coordinating with contractors.
- Tracks progress on projects, preparing reports and documentation.
- Prepares and submits water quality compliance reports to federal and state regulatory agencies.
- Institutes and monitors compliance with scheduled preventative maintenance programs to reduce service interruptions.
- Supervises the selection and ordering of services, supplies, and equipment for Division inventory.
- Coordinates projects with other City departments and affected parties.
- Performs pre-project notifications to affected parties including, but not limited to, public notification letters, utilities, businesses, and residences.
- Hires, trains, supervises, assigns, and evaluates employees, including disciplinary actions.
- Monitors job sites for compliance with traffic control and safety procedures and protocols. Prepares accident and/or damage reports and claims.
- Recommends annual budget items related to repair activities or equipment needs and monitors spending for compliance. Assists in preparing annual budget.
- Supervises equipment and vehicle maintenance and repair.
- Assists crews and operates equipment at the job site, as needed.
- Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices.
- Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED; and
- Class I Drinking Water Treatment Operator certification*;
- Class IV Drinking Water Distribution Operator certification*;
- Class B CDL*;
- CPR and First Aid certification;
- Five (5) years’ experience in a related field, including three (3) years of supervisory experience, is preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.
*Hiring Note: The Water Operations Supervisor position requires a Class B CDL within six (6) months of hire date. The position also requires a Class I Drinking Water Treatment Operator certification and Class IV Drinking Water Distribution Operator certification within eighteen (18) months of hire. Failure to acquire these certifications by the established date will violate the terms of the position and will result in layoff from the position.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in confined spaces. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Sufficient visual acuity, speaking ability and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
