Water Operations Supervisor

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The Water Department Operations Supervisor supervises the Departments

water storage and pumping system. The job supervises the employees

performing the storage and pumping operations, ensuring the Citys 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 Citys drinking water system to meet both State and Federal

Drinking Water Requirements.

The job requires knowledge of the Citys 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 includesan 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

• minutes or less from their usual daily work site.**
  
  

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

• Supervises operations of the Departments 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 descripti n
  
  

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