Water Treatment Operator for Potable Water

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Water Treatment Operator for Potable Water as Maintenance Supervisor plans, coordinates, facilitates, and directs the activities of operational areas. This includes safe drinking water, septic and irrigation management, as well as general maintenance oversight for the working ranch and hotel. 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must have a LEVEL III certification in the state of Utah.
• Plans, coordinates, administers, and evaluates projects, processes, procedures, systems, and standards; develops and coordinates work plans; ensures daily service is met, and all state-required documentation is filed on time.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; enforces discipline and termination procedures.
• Initiates the accomplishment of the Division's work program using staff resources and innovative approaches including empowered team concepts; monitors program performance to maintain cost-effective operations.
• Establishes goals to enhance organizational leadership, strategic planning and operating procedures related to specific water issues.
• Develops, prepares, and administers the section budget; which may include capital improvement budgets; participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements adjustments.
• Directs the research and compilation of comprehensive reports, and the review of contracts, plans, specifications and agreements.
• Monitors operations to comply with applicable regulatory standards, health and safety codes, and fiscal and human resource practices.
• Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE/OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Five years of supervisory experience in the administration of a water utility which includes water distribution, production, recharge systems, backflow, electrical, telemetry and/or conservation operations.
• Utah Water Distribution certification, or ability to obtain Utah certification within three months of hire. Level III certification required.
• Required to have at least five years of maintenance supervisory oversight of comparative property dealing in HVAC, plumbing, electric, and general repairs. 
• Ability and experience using both handheld and large-scale power tools.
• Management and cost accounting principles as related to equipment and labor used by a domestic water provider.
• Broad range of modern management practices including leadership initiatives, staff teams, team development and coaching.
• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment - Google Workspace required.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely. Possess a valid driver’s license
• Understand, interpret, and apply general and specific administrative and departmental policies and procedures as well as applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive reports, records, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ ABILITY TO:

• • Lift 50+ pounds.
  • Walk for the duration of the shift.
  • Bend, stoop, kneel, and reach with hands and arms.
  • Withstand a moderate noise level.
  • Ability to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and wind.