Water Department Supervisor

Employment Opportunities Title:
Water Department Supervisor

Post Date
11/14/2024

Expiration Date
12/1/2024

Details:
Incumbents organize, coordinate, and supervise Water Department staff and activities to include the maintenance, repair and construction of Water Treatment Plant, Water Distribution System, and Surface Water Collection Systems. This includes monitoring treatment effectiveness for compliance, ensuring efficiency of pump stations, security and quantities of surface water reservoirs, evaluation of distribution system for efficiency and adequacy of flow, pressure, and quality. Develops and implements a rotating 24/7 on-call schedule, and executes supervision, budget management, leadership, planning, prioritizing, reporting, assigning work and coordinating projects internally and with contractors.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Experience & Training: Any combination of experience and training equivalent to graduation from high school and four years of experience in Water Treatment and Distribution.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:
- Valid Colorado Driver's license with safe driving record.
- A Colorado Class B Water Treatment Certification is required, a Class A Water Treatment Certification must be obtained within one year of hire.
- A Colorado Class 2 Distribution Certification is required.
- A Colorado Class D Wastewater Treatment Certification is preferred and must be obtained within one year of hire.

Qualifications:
- Knowledge of techniques, operations, and repair of Surface Water Treatment Plants
- Knowledge of Colorado Primary Drinking Water Regulations (Reg 11)
- Knowledge of SCADA
- Knowledge of Colorado Water and Wastewater Facility Operators Certification Requirements (Reg 100)
- Knowledge of and familiarity with construction plans and inspection.
- Knowledge of operation, maintenance, and replacement of water distribution mainlines, fire hydrants, valves, pressure reducing valves, metering systems, and pumping stations.
- Knowledge Colorado Water Rights, Watershed security, Surface Water conveyance and storage.
- Knowledge of safety practices related to traffic control and street work.
- Ability to use precise instrumentation while analyzing water quality and collecting samples for compliance.
- Ability to complete assigned work in proper and in an efficient manner.
- Ability to manage capital projects.
- Ability to understand and interpret complex mathematical equations related to water pressure, hydraulics, and flow.
- Ability to supervise, monitor, evaluate, and train subordinate staff to obtain certifications.
- Ability to be a leader, mentor, and trainer.
- Ability to carry out projects and purchases within budget constraints.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, elected officials, other agencies and the public.


Comments:
The City of Central offers the following benefits:

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
- 100% of the employee's and dependent premiums are paid by the City.
- City paid Long Term Disability and Life Insurance.
- Paid vacation and sick leave.
- 401(a) and 457b employer retirement contributions.
- Fifteen paid holidays annually.

To apply for employment with Central City, a resume and a cover letter should be sent to Abigail R. Robbins, Central City Finance Director at arobbins@cityofcentral.co. Please view the full job posting here: https://centralcity.colorado.gov/employment-volunteer-opportunities


Employer:
City of Central
Contact:
Paola Atehortua

Address:
PO Box 249

Work Phone:
303.582.5251 Ext21

Email:
patehortua@cityofcentral.co

Website:
https://centralcity.colorado.gov/employment-volunteer-opportunities

Salary/Wage Amount or Range:
Salary Range $69,915.00 - $94,385.00 (DOE/DOQ)