Job Description:

WATER TREATMENT

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work plan administrator: management of work orders regular update of work plan and related software.
• Training program manager: assignment development and maintenance of training materials.
• SOP library manager: assignment development and maintenance of work group SOP library.
• Records program manager: primary custodian and administrator for graphic and written electronic records (prints & diagrams meeting minutes SharePoint Laserfiche).
• Primary administrator for WT enterprise software (Workday electronic O&M manual updates Smartsheet Beehive asset management software database software GIS updates).
• Project manager for facilities-related rehabilitation and maintenance projects.
• Safety program manager: primary safety liaison with risk management scheduling and/or leading safety meetings and trainings PPE procurement and distribution SDS/hazcom program administration.
• Financial procurement and billing support reporting and analysis for WT group.
• Work group meeting coordinator: scheduling of workgroup meetings minutes.
• Regulatory compliance support: data entry verification and analysis; report generation/submission; and regulatory correspondence.
• Administration of various projects and programs (Partnership for Safe Water emergency response plan Utilities Year-end Report etc.).
• Energy and chemical usage data reporting and analysis and energy management system support.

• ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Occasional support of operations staff in daily plant operations including laboratory analysis and covering operator shifts.
  • Support for various special projects as needed.
  • Responsibility for proper safety precautions to prevent accidents;ensuring the safety of self others materials and equipment; utilization of all required safety equipment; adherence to all safety regulations policies and procedures;and reporting of all accidents and damage to city property.
  • Knowledge of and compliance with all city and department policies; participation in professional trainings and development; and adherence to attendance and workplace attire policies.
  • Performance of job duties with a continuing awareness of the environmental implications of decisions and a focus on providing municipal services in a sustainable manner.
  • Performance of related duties as required to meet the needs of the City.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability and willingness to be a supportive teammate; to be kind supportive and professional in working with others; to recognize the importance of collaboration and build lasting relationships with other city employees and community members; to be socially perceptive modeling consideration and tact while maintaining focus on tasks at hand; to assume positive intent; to be comfortable working through conflict and differences of opinion; to willingly partner with and support all Utilities staff; to evaluate system needs and provide creative solutions with a positive attitude; to be committed to ensuring wider Utilities Department success.
• Ability and willingness to be flexible creative engaged and strongly self-motivated; to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and priorities; to identify and suggest creative resolutions to unique problems; to be driven to perpetually improve all facets of team and process performance.
• Ability and willingness to gracefully set boundaries; to model strong customer service by being patient and empathetic; to practice principles and processes for providing customer service including customer needs assessment meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Ability and willingness to strongly align with Citys Vision and Values to promote a culture of trust and candor to foster a team environment where how we do our work is as important as the work itself with a special focus on customer service.
• Ability to be organized accountable and self-motivated; to proactively and effectively plan and execute work in a timely fashion with little oversight; to ensure reliable execution of all daily tasks and special assignments and effective management of ongoing programs.
• Ability to demonstrate exemplary written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in MS Word Excel SharePoint PowerPoint and Adobe.
• Ability to demonstrate team coordination skills including administrative planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to distill and clearly communicate technical information to provide written and verbal updates in both technical and lay terms and to consistently communicate project status with updates to all staff.
• Ability to walk kneel and climb while performing field inspections and operations and in confined spaces.
• Valid Drivers License and ability to maintain acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Have and maintain acceptable background information including criminal conviction history.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of and experience with database software.
• Bachelors degree in science engineering business administration or other field that would support project/program management at a water treatment facility
• Experience in water or wastewater utilities construction project management business/office administration lab research or related field.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associates degree in science engineering business administration or other field that would support project/program management at a water treatment facility;or equivalent of four (4) years experience may substitute for the education requirement only.
• Two (2) years experience in utilities construction project management business/office administration lab research or related field.
• Required to obtain Colorado Class D Water Treatment Operations Certification within two (2) years of hire.

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received: Treatment Process Senior Engineer

Supervision Exercised: None

WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Physical and Mental Effort: Ability to walk kneel and climb while performing field inspections and operations and in confined spaces.

Additional Job Description:

Last updated: April 2025

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