Chief Water and Quality Operator

Primary Role

Responsible for all activities involving the operations and maintenance of the water treatment system and water distribution system (pumps, storage tanks, fire hydrants, etc.) Limited supervisory responsibilities for water plant operators, technicians, and laborers, and works under the general direction of the General Manager or Operations Supervisor.

Key Accountabilities

• Prepares, Reviews, evaluates, revises, establishes and implements policies and procedures used in distribution and treatment of water and the collection of wastewater, that result in Safe, Compliant, Reliable, and Profitable operations
• Directs day-to-day activities and schedules of assigned staff and participates in review and evaluation of staff performance related to water and wastewater systems and water treatment. Follows company discipline policy when needed.
• Follows and implements Company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies.
• Implement and foster the coaching and development of employees, including idea generation, within respective functional areas.
• Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations and all customers.
• Performs work on water treatment system, distribution system, and sewer collection system. Maintains work records and preventative maintenance records and prepares various reports as assigned.
• Participates in the preparation of Capital and Operations and Maintenance Budgets. Reviews and approves expenditures.
• Performs other related functions assigned or as they become apparent.

Knowledge/Skills

• Extensive knowledge of the objectives, equipment, and operations of water distribution and groundwater supply systems, and wastewater collection systems.
• Extensive knowledge of methods and materials of water system construction and maintenance.
• Thorough knowledge of the layout, location and equipment characteristics of water systems.
• Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations for areas of responsibility.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and supervise the work of employees.
• General knowledge of MS Office products, MS Word and Excel, and be able to learn the use of new software with training assistance.
• Ability to plan and present safety training to employees.
• Employee may be required to work shift work and maintain on-call assignments. There will be some weekend, holiday and overtime work as needed.

Experience/Education

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED, plus at least five (5) years progressively responsible experience in supervision of operations, maintenance and administration of water and/or wastewater systems and treatment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for experience.
• Possession of appropriate licenses as required by facility/permit.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license

Work Environment

• Employee may be required to work indoor or outdoor work during seasonal heat and cold or other adverse weather conditions. Employee may be required to work where regularly they may be exposed to fumes, dust and odors.

Competencies