Senior Water Utility Supervisor - Treatment Plant

Summary of Job Duties
Salary to be commensurate with experience.
The hiring range for this position is $73,120.00 – $89,606.00 Annually 
The salary range for this position is $73,120.00 - $106,092.00 Annually 

City of Aurora, Colorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:  Integrity, Respect,Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?
Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
Diverse community
Competitive total compensation package
Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
Light rail station minutes away
On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
Access to innovation workspaces

Aurora Water Department
Aurora Water is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the drinking water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage systems, treatment of drinking water and non-potable reclaimed wastewater for irrigation, billing and collection, public outreach and water conservation, acquisition and development of future water rights, major capital projects programs, and quality control for regulatory compliance and public health. 

The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises the control and operation of a Water Purification Facility
Serves as Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) for the facility
Responsible for monitoring plant records including operations logs and chemical inventories
Evaluates and makes recommendations regarding changes to the control process
Ensures compliance with federal, state and internal water quality guidelines and regulations
Ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures
Coordinates work activities with stakeholders and other treatment facilities
Works closely with facility Chief Plant Operator and Maintenance supervisor
Assists in preparation of reports as required by regulatory and other agencies
Participates in design, planning and organizing for capital improvement projects
Oversees employee training
Responsible for safety of personnel by training employees in proper safety procedures and monitoring work in progress
Evaluates performance and administers performance evaluations for assigned plant staff
Participates in preparation and administration of budget for the treatment facility
Monitors expenditures
Performs additional duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: 

Associate's degree in water technology, water quality, environmental science or related field
 
Experience: 
5 years of water operations experience
Lead or supervisory experience preferred

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Knowledge:
Knowledge of water treatment methods, procedures, and techniques
Knowledge of chemistry, hydraulics, flow principles, water analysis methods, and pumping operations
Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance practices for water treatment facilities and equipment
Knowledge of computers and programs used in the operations of a water treatment plant

Abilities: 
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, managers, and citizens
Resolve treatment problems and ensure effective operations
Handle emergency situations in a professional manner
Supervise other employees
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment required for the job and able to meet requirements under the Aurora Water Respiratory Protection Program

Skills: 
Skill in supervising employees
Skill in budgeting
Computers and related software

Licenses and Certifications: 
Colorado Driver's License with good driving record
Colorado Water Treatment Plant Operator's Class A Certificate
Water certificates from other states will be evaluated on an individual basis
Supervisory Certification or training
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands: 

Moderate physical work requiring the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
Regular lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds
Regular walking and standing to monitor control room and treatment plant operations
Pushing, pulling, and climbing to check system equipment
Hand/eye coordination for operation of computer keyboard and treatment plant controls
Foot/eye coordination for operation of a motor vehicle
Vision to read and interpret written reports and control room gauges
Speech communications for communication with employees and citizens
Hearing and listening for instructions and warning signals
Ability to pass an initial medical evaluation to determine the ability to use a respirator
Ability to pass a respirator and SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) fit test
Ability to wear a full-face, negative-pressure respirator and SCBA
 
Work Environment: 
Works primarily indoors in a treatment plant facility with exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and fumes; some outdoor work
 
Equipment Used: 
Operates treatment plant equipment, computer, and motor vehicles
This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment

Essential Personnel: When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Information

• Location: Aurora, United States

Industry experience

Seniority: Manager, Director, Professor

Years of experience: 5 to 10 years

Taxonomy

• Utility Management