Water Treatment Plant Superintendent

Salary Range: $110,000 - $135,627

Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

Job Summary:

Ensure the City of Greeley's water treatment plant operates consistently in compliance with State and Federal water quality standards by supervising State-certified plant operators and support personnel, and manage the water treatment system, including treated reservoirs, to maintain an adequate water supply.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree gained through a four-year college/university academic program or specialized technical training of equivalent length.

• Valid Colorado Water Treatment Operator Certification - A, ORC of the plant.

• Supervisory experience and public relation skills to manage personnel and public inquiries regarding quality concerns.

Preferred

• 5-10 years' progressively responsible experience in water treatment plant operations and maintenance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Expertise in water treatment plant operations, SCADA system operation, and relevant programs (RMP, NPDES, UCMR).

• Knowledge of conventional and contemporary practices of water treatment.

• Mechanical knowledge to assess equipment failures and engineering skills to evaluate plant operations.

• Ability to interpret chemical results to ensure proper treatment process functioning.

• Problem-solving skills to address and resolve operational issues.

• Proficiency in computer software (MS Word, Excel, Outlook) and plant operation programs.

• Strong leadership, supervisory, and training skills.

• Excellent communication and public relation abilities.

Essential Functions:

• Monitoring: Supervise the operation of the water treatment plant, review operational logs, interact with staff, ensure compliance with Federal drinking water requirements, and generate performance and operational reports.

• Purchasing: Order treatment and lab chemicals, cleaning supplies, and repair parts. Prepare requests for capital outlays and major repair/maintenance projects.

• Operations: Assist with maintenance/repair projects, develop operating and maintenance budgets, manage treated water reservoirs, and coordinate production set points with water treatment plants.

• Supervision: Plan, schedule, assign, and supervise work of operators. Review staff work, conduct performance reviews, and manage hiring of permanent and seasonal employees.

• Miscellaneous: Supervise construction projects, administer monitoring schedules, maintain the SCADA system, administer federal testing programs, and provide operational data to various stakeholders.

• Communication: Coordinate activities with plant staff, handle information queries, coordinate divisional operations, order equipment, and maintain communication with external entities.

• Problem Solving and Decision Making: Supervise staff in monitoring and adjusting the water plant, address emergencies and non-routine situations, and implement solutions based on professional standards and judgment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Organize and delegate assignments to team members.

• Hiring, training, motivating, and coaching employees.

• Evaluate employee performance and goal setting.

• Hold employees accountable for assigned tasks and goals.

• Provide timely and constructive feedback and training opportunities.

• Provide training opportunities with a focus on employee development.

• Resolve conflicts and complaints.

• Analyze information and processes to develop more effective or efficient processes.

• Establish and achieve business and financial objectives.

• Ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Work Environment

• Moderate to considerable physical effort that includes working from ladders in awkward positions.

• Marginal to moderate hazards that are typically predictable or well-protected against.

• Hazardous chemicals exist on site; however, exposure is slight under normal conditions with available safety equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent use of light or medium weight objects (e.g., 25-50 lbs) and use of medium weight tools.

• Occasional lifting of hatches and climbing up and down ladders.

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: HR@Greeleygov.com .

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.