Water Treatment Operator IV Supervisor (Exempt)

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• New Mexico Environmental Department Class IV Water Systems Operator Certification
• 4 years of experience operating potable water systems or 2 years of experience in Civil Engineering specific to water supply, water treatment, or wastewater systems
• 2 years lead or supervisory experience
• Valid Driver's License (subject to motor vehicle record review)

Responsibilities

• Improves staff effectiveness by counseling, training and recommending disciplinary action for employees; planning, delegating, monitoring, and appraising job tasks and results in a timely manner
• Supervises personnel, which includes work allocation, time approval, hiring, training, orientation, and problem resolution; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance
• Develop measurable performance expectations for assigned staff according to department goals and objectives
• Analyzes and resolves work problems; initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals
• Assigns daily duties and evaluates performance of workers
• Establishes or adjusts work schedules to meet maintenance schedules using knowledge of capacities of staff, machines and equipment
• Maintains time and production records; follows up on status of projects and jobs
• Assists training programs supporting water O&M and operator certification
• Provides oversight of all activities associated with the operation and maintenance of assigned water systems
• Monitors the daily operation and maintenance of water treatment plant, water facilities, and the effluent quality of the treatment plant
• Performs visual checks of the plant, facilities, machinery, chemical levels, and related systems to ensure proper operations
• Detects or predicts equipment failures, potential leaks, or other problems
• Oversees and ensures compliance with the rules, regulations, and policies of enforcement agencies
• Ensures treatment compliance with established standards for appearance, repair, permits, and condition for water treatment facilities and distribution systems
• Operates, maintains, and monitors the following water treatment plant and equipment: coagulation, aeration, activated carbon adsorption, sedimentation, filtration, disinfections, and de-chlorination processes, gauges and meters, and various piping and plumbing fixtures, sensors, instruments, control and instrument panels, HVAC equipment, generator systems, variable frequency drives, pump and motor assemblies
• Prepares calculations, reports, and logs; inspects and records plant equipment parameters
• Adjusts functional parts of mechanical devices to optimize performance
• Provides technical assistance to outages
• Performs predetermined period analysis on water treatment parameters
• Performs water analyses to ensure drinking water compliance standards; tests routine water samples
• Performs system inspection and maintenance
• Examines mechanical equipment to diagnose problems as repairs or replaces
• Maintains inventories and estimates to procure materials, supplies, chemicals, instruments and equipment required to operate and maintain treatment plant and facilities
• Services and performs repairs on equipment and facilities
• Performs and maintains cleanliness of buildings and grounds
• Records and maintains treatment plant and/or distribution system operating records
• Prepares reports for data and system analysis, special requests, and research purposes
• Compiles, prepares, and submits all regulatory and permitting reports to regulatory agencies
• Records and maintains plant log; maintains detailed records of activities and laboratory reports
• Responds to emergencies in a timely manner to prevent destruction or damage to private, public and District property
• Promotes employee safety awareness, safety meetings, and compliance
• Inspects project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety standards
• Ensures the facilities and equipment is in safe operating condition by performing a regular visual inspection
• Observes safety rules, and ensures and maintains a safe environment
• Determines and plans current and future operational and maintenance needs for the treatment plant and water facilities to prepare annual capital and operation budgets
• Prepares assessment reports and recommendation related to planning of capital projects and O&M activities for management approval
• Achieves financial objectives by preparing and administering annual budget; presents and justifies budget recommendations
• Oversees funding, planning, and budgeting of capital projects for improvements, renovations, and upgrades
• Assist with the department initiatives to improve effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues and goals
• Implements directives toward the establishment of treatment plant planned maintenance programs
• Performs public relation activities to improve understanding by the public, customers, and employees
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending seminars, educational workshops, classes, and conferences for maintaining operator certification
• Performs other duties as assigned

This position will operate out of the Cutter Lateral Water Treatment Plant.