Water Treatment Plant Operations Supervisor

Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking an individual with water treatment process expertise to oversee our Water Treatment Plant operations. Our plant leverages ozone and biofiltration technologies to provide the highest quality drinking water for southeast Colorado Springs and surrounding communities.

A day in the life of a Water Treatment Plant Operations Supervisor may include:

• Providing leadership and direction to water treatment plant (WTP) operations staff
• Coaching, mentoring, and training staff through providing clear expectations of daily operational duties and ensuring accountability
• Establishing work assignments, priorities, and deadlines to meet objectives - and ensuring work is executed in compliance with applicable permits, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, and with our policies, procedures, and standards
• Monitoring, evaluating, and recommending adoption of work methods and procedures to ensure optimal WTP operations, safety, and adherence to quality and control
• Coordinating WTP staff and resources to support regulatory inspections, compliance testing, and special projects
• Responding to plant process irregularities, failures, alarms, and emergencies
• Fostering and inspiring cooperative working relationships and eliminating barriers to teamwork
• Staying up-to-date on water treatment technologies, processes, and best practices
• Overseeing and conducting training and certification activities and programs (e.g., employee onboarding and training, operator certification training)

Who You Are

• Ability to lead, coach, and mentor staff in ways that ensure trust, commitment, performance, engagement, and professional growth
• Knowledge of water treatment processes and treatment plant operations
• Possession of a Water Treatment A Operator License is required
• Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license is required; this job requires operating Colorado Springs Utilities vehicles

Our Commitment to Our Employees

Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

• Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge
  • Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year
  • Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave
  • Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
  • Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather
  • Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time
• Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire 
• Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements
• Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more
• Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Tuition Reimbursement – Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement
• Qualifying Public Service Employer – Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program