Employment Opportunities Title:
Treatment Plant Program Manager (Boulder WRRF)

Post Date
6/6/2024

Expiration Date
9/4/2024

Details:
Under limited supervision, manage annual programs and special projects in support of the Wastewater Treatment workgroup essential to the operations and maintenance of the Boulder Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) and Boulder Lift Station. Manage the major rehabilitation program, serve as Project Manager for minor capital projects, lead major procurement efforts for the workgroup, and foster the workgroup’s progress on Wastewater Treatment programs and Work Plan priorities, including managing the electronic O&M manual and other electronic records and resources. Assist manager to track and complete regulatory compliance reporting and renewable natural gas revenue generation and accounting.

Qualifications:
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of Science Degree in science, engineering, or other field that would support project management at a Water Treatment Facility or Water Resource Recovery Facility

Two (2) or more years of experience in progressively responsible positions in water or wastewater treatment or water infrastructure construction or any equivalent combination of education and experience

Ability to obtain Colorado Wastewater Treatment Certification within two years of hire.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Professional Competencies:

Organized – Can proactively and effectively plan and execute work in a timely fashion to ensure reliable execution of all daily tasks and to follow through on special assignments.

Strong communicator – Can distill detailed technical information and provide written and verbal updates in both technical and lay terms, and consistently communicate system status & updates with all staff.

Supportive teammate – Is kind, supportive, and professional in working with others; recognizes the importance of collaboration and strives to build lasting relationships with other city employees and community members; is socially perceptive, modeling consideration and tact while maintaining focus on tasks at hand; is comfortable working through conflict and differences of opinion; willingly partners with and supports all Wastewater Treatment, Wastewater Utilities Maintenance, Water Quality, and other staff to evaluate system needs and provide creative solutions with a positive attitude; is committed to ensuring wider Utilities Department success.

Flexible, creative, and engaged – Can quickly adapt to changing circumstances and priorities to identify and suggest creative resolutions to unique problems. Driven to perpetually improve all facets of team and process performance.

Strongly aligns with City’s Vision and Values – Promotes a culture of trust and candor. Fosters a team environment where how we do our work is as important as the work itself, with a special focus on customer service.

Exemplary written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in MS Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Adobe or Bluebeam Revu.

Demonstrated utility coordination and management skills, including administrative, planning, and organizational skills, and demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage complex projects involving competing interests and objectives.

Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to assume responsibility, to prioritize and resolve problems, to work under pressure, to pay close attention to detail, to coordinate tasks to completion and provide quality control for responsiveness and customer satisfaction.

Ability to walk, kneel, and climb while performing field inspections and operations and in confined spaces.

Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.



Employer:
City of Boulder
Contact:
Cole Sigmon

Email:
SigmonC@bouldercolorado.gov

Website:
https://bouldercolorado.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Treatment-Plant-Program-Manager--Wastewater-_JR5116

Salary/Wage Amount or Range:
68,328 - 99,112