Water Systems Supervisor

About Seattle Public Utilities

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPU's work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.

About the role

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking a professional Water Systems Supervisor to oversee the 24-hour operation of the Operations Control Center which monitors and controls the regional water system.

Why join our team?

SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance, including:

• Family-friendly and multicultural work environment
• Generous benefits package
• Free Orca Pass
• City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
• Growth potential and advancement opportunities

Responsibilities

• Supervises the 24-hour operation of the Operations Control Center
• Provides technical support and coordination for capital improvement projects (CIP)
• Supervises the work of subordinate staff
• Plans, coordinates, and supervises water system configuration changes in support of routine operations, CIP, and maintenance work
• Responds to emergencies, as needed

Qualifications

Experience: Three (3) years of lead or supervisory experience in water systems operation.

Education: Two years of college level course work toward an Associate degree in Waterworks, Water Management or equivalent Water Resource degree.

Combinations of appropriate education, training, certification, and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability to the minimum education and experience requirements.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Certification by the State of Washington as a Water Distribution Manager 1 (WDM1), and fulfillment of continuing education requirements
• Valid Washington State driver license

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of hydraulics, water supply systems, and related infrastructure
• In depth knowledge of the operations of reservoirs, pump stations, large pipelines, valves, and all related appurtenances
• Experience conducting operational changes in the field working with large valves, gates, pumps, etc.
• Experience with graphical SCADA computer systems and using SCADA data for analysis
• Higher level WDM certification, cross connection certification, and experience in distribution system water quality management

Schedule

This position requires five (5) days on-site. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.

Pay

The full salary range for this position is: $62.19 - 72.43 hourly

Benefits

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.