Position Objectives:
Plans, organizes, coordinates, reviews and evaluates the work of staff providing water production and distribution, wastewater treatment, and routine/emergency maintenance on City piped water and sewer systems.
Duties and Responsibilities:
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, assigns, provides direction and reviews the work of staff engaged in daily operations of water production/distribution, wastewater plant and related infrastructure.
• Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the area of responsibility; provides input into the budget development and administration process.
• Trains staff and provides for their professional development.
• Monitors and maintains the water and wastewater infrastructure and equipment in accordance with state and Federal regulations, Department procedures and City policy. • Inspects, maintains and repairs water, sewer and drainage systems within the community.
• Monitors and controls equipment to regulate flow rates into treatment plant; operates and repairs treatment plant machines and equipment for the treatment of waste.
• Regulates the flow and distribution or removal of purified water and treated wastewater.
• Tests and measures water and sewage samples; records data and maintains the plant logbook; monitors test results to determine processing requirements.
• Oversees sewage lagoon operations.
• Plans and coordinates projects performed by staff; estimates time, cost, labor and material needs; assigns staff and orders necessary equipment and materials; provides technical assistance to staff and discusses job details.
• Ensures that safe work practices and procedures are followed and that appropriate safety equipment is utilized; conducts safety meetings.
• Monitors and supervises the repair and replacement of water distribution and sewer collection lines and systems to meet regulatory requirements; supervises contractors on capita improvement projects.
• Performs water treatment operator duties as required.
• Contributes to the overall quality of the department's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures.
• Responds to questions and complaints from the public; ensures satisfactory resolution; acts as liaison with other agencies and organizations.
• Directs the requisitioning of materials, supplies and equipment for maintenance and repair work within assigned unit; ensures adequate supply inventories.
• Maintains a variety of records; makes periodic and special reports of work performed; collects statistical information and compiles data for reports, including required regulatory agency reports.
• Promotes and supports the overall mission of the City by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
