Apply by 5/1/24 for first review.

This position is responsible for coordinating the material, equipment, and personnel needs to perform water quality tasks within the Water Resources Division of Public Works under the direction and supervision of the division manager/supervisor.

Positions in this class perform the more complex and specialized tasks requiring advanced technical skills in their field of specialty and/or perform a wider variety of responsibilities. Work is performed under limited supervision. The division manager/supervisor sets the overall objectives and resources available. Incumbent assists with developing deadlines, projects, and work to be completed and has lead responsibilities over other employees within a particular program.

Other duties may be assigned as needed.

1. Assists with the oversight and performance of the water quality programs and reporting requirements per Department of Health rules and regulations.
2. Monitors and assists with the operation, maintenance, and reporting requirements of the water treatment facilities per Department of Health rules and regulations.
3. Monitors and assists with the cross connection control program and reporting requirements per Department of Health rules and regulations.
4. Coordinates with other divisions of Public Works on the operations and maintenance of the City’s sources of water supply.
5. Coordinates and tracks the procurement of parts, supplies, and chemicals related to the operation of the water quality/ treatment program.
6. Monitors the City’s watershed, reports issues, and assists in the City’s watershed control program activities. 
7. Reviews design plans and specifications relating to treatment plant facilities, filtration and disinfection appurtenances, pumping systems, and operational strategies
8. Coordinates production and distribution of the City’s Consumer Confidence Report.
9. Coordinates activities of the City’s Water Use Efficiency program.
10. Estimates time, material, equipment, and personnel needed to perform assigned work and work of crew.
11. Prepares work schedules and assigns tasks to ensure completion of projects/tasks efficiently and on time.
12. Analyzes division’s equipment needs, and makes recommendations to the supervisor for all new additions, replacements, alterations, repairs and operational changes.
13. Coordinates with other divisions/departments and equipment/materials suppliers to ensure completion of projects/tasks efficiently and on time.
14. Operates equipment and performs field work in back-up or support as needed.
15. Leads work of crew in the field to ensure that work is done properly and safely, including providing directions, instructions, and training to crew members, and reviewing their work.
16. Prepares, updates, and maintains files, maps, reports and all other records related to assigned duties.
17. May assist supervisor in preparing annual budget related to assigned duties and crews. 

A combination of the experience, education, and training listed below which provides an equivalent background to perform the work of this position.

Experience:

• Four years of experience performing a variety of the essential duties of the position or a related position in applicable specialty area.

Education and Training:

• High school diploma or GED.

Licenses or Certificates:

• Must possess, or have the ability to possess within one month of hire date, a Washington State Driver’s License.
• Must possess, or have the ability to possess within six months of hire date, first aid and CPR certifications.
• Must possess, or have the ability to possess within twelve months of hire date, the following certifications:
  a). Water Treatment Plant Operator, Grade II
  b). Water Distribution Manager III
  c). Cross Connection Control Specialist
  d). Backflow Assembly Tester

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; kneel, bend, or climb and to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee must lift up to 25 pounds on a frequent basis; lift 25 - 50 pounds on an occasional basis; and lift and/or move between 50 - 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

 This position regularly works outside in various weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee may be exposed to physical hazards from mechanical and electrical equipment and also will sometimes work in hazardous areas under hazardous conditions. The employee occasionally works in traffic, near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and the risk of electrical shock and radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

 This position works a regular schedule, however, incumbents may be called in to work at irregular times in emergency situations or during planned and unplanned events. In these circumstances, incumbents may be required to be available for call-out and stand-by duty as needed.

 This position description generally describes the principle functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required. It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

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