Drinking Water System Operator at Bodwe Professional Services, LLC – Lapwai, Idaho

About Bodwé Group

Bodwé is the Professional Services Group of Mno-Bmadsen, the investment enterprise and a wholly owned instrumentality of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. We are architects, planners, consultants, designers, engineers, scientists, and federal contractors, committed to growing the economy and legacy of the Pokagon Band and supporting its more than 6,000 citizens. We provide value by integrating expertise across the natural and built environment lifecycle—from pre-development and planning to design, procurement, construction, and operations. By integrating expertise across architecture, engineering, construction, and facility management, we deliver holistic, end-to-end solutions that drive efficiency and deliver distinctive outcomes.

Position Summary

The Drinking Water System Operator (DWSO) assists the Superintendent and Agency staff by performing mandatory water testing, sampling, and operational support activities. The incumbent demonstrates competency and technical knowledge related to community water systems and ensures compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations. The DWSO is responsible for ensuring safe, potable water distribution while supporting the operation, maintenance, monitoring, and regulatory compliance of the BIA Water System.

Accommodation Requests

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, contact our HR Director (April Hawkins) at 269-927-0144 or careers@bodwegroup.com

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Ensuring safe, potable water distributionMaintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state, and tribal rules and regulationsPerforming routine and emergency operations and maintenance tasksSupporting BIA and Northern Idaho Agency (NIA) staff in system oversight and complianceProvide the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) with reports of activities and duties performed, including hours workedCoordinate activities with Northern Idaho Agency (NIA) staffSubmit site visit reports to BIA within 48 hours after completion of each tripPerform system checks, data collection, sampling, monitoring, and reporting in accordance with federal and state guidelinesConduct water quality sampling and submit required reportsMaintain, inspect, and troubleshoot system equipmentPerform recordkeeping and regulatory reporting to applicable agenciesBe available to assist during emergencies affecting the BIA drinking water systemRespond to system failures, contamination events, power outages, and main breaks as requiredProvide services to upgrade, maintain, or repair the BIA treatment and distribution system on a cost-reimbursable basisSubmit receipts for reimbursement of materials purchased

Education, Experience, and Technical Skills

Required Education, Experience, and Technical Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Public Health, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.Valid Idaho Drinking Water System Operator License at the appropriate classification level.Completion of required continuing education to maintain Drinking Water System Operator certification.Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in drinking water system operations, maintenance, and regulatory compliance.Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining community water systems, including groundwater treatment and distribution systems.Proven experience performing water quality sampling, monitoring, and regulatory reporting in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act.Experience responding to routine and emergency operational issues, including main breaks, power outages, equipment failures, and water quality incidents.Experience coordinating with regulatory agencies, tribal, federal, and local stakeholders.Experience preparing detailed technical reports, inspection documentation, and compliance records.Thorough knowledge of federal and state drinking water regulations (EPA, Idaho DEQ).Proficiency in water quality sampling techniques, laboratory coordination, and data interpretation.Strong understanding of groundwater treatment processes, distribution system hydraulics, storage tanks, and pressure zones.Ability to operate, monitor, and troubleshoot pumps, valves, meters, and related treatment and distribution equipment.Proficiency with SCADA systems, remote monitoring tools, and computerized maintenance or asset management systems.Advanced computer skills, including use of email, spreadsheets, word processing, photo documentation, electronic reporting systems, and digital file management.Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements, chemical handling, confined space entry, and lockout/tagout procedures.Ability to clearly communicate technical information and corrective actions through written reports and verbal briefings.Must have Real ID or Passport in order to undergo commercial airfare travelMust have valid driver's license

Work Environment

This position primarily operates in a professional office setting with standard office equipment and a quiet, climate-controlled environment. While in the office, there is no regular exposure to loud noise, hazardous materials, or heavy machinery.

This role also requires periodic travel to project sites, including locations undergoing renovation or active construction. During site visits, the employee may be exposed to non-temperature-controlled environments, construction noise, dust, and other typical conditions found on job sites. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required during these visits, depending on site conditions. While on site visits, an individual in this role will be required to work atypical hours at the request of the client or role demands.

Physical Demands

Sitting/Standing: This is not a sedentary role. This role requires the ability to be on your feet moving around a construction site for most of the day interacting with contractors, contractor representatives, and inspecting the construction work that is being performed.

Walking: This role requires the ability to move about outside in various geographic and building terrains to access a construction site to provide quality assurance services.

Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: This role requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and ladder climbing to inspect all aspects of building construction to foundations, crawlspaces, and roofs.

Using Hands/Fingers: This role constantly operates technological office equipment such as laptop, mouse, keyboard, computer monitors, telephones, and scanners, copiers, and fax machines.

Talking/Hearing: This role requires constant communication with others in the organization to exchange information, review information, and make decisions about information.

Seeing: This role requires the ability to see, view, and distinguish all aspects of construction to ensure quality control.

Carrying/Lifting: This role requires lifting up to 30 lbs to transport technological office equipment, safety equipment, and other needed construction items to and from various workspaces.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Native American Hiring Preference

Our parent company, Mno-Bmadsen, prefers to hire Pokagon citizens who are qualified and suitable for available positions. For purposes of this section, “qualified” means that the applicant meets the technical and experiential needs for employment; and “suitable” means that the candidate appears to be the best fit considering present circumstances and conditions. Targeted preference is in the following order:

First, to qualified Pokagon Band citizens; andSecond, to qualified spouses and qualified custodial parents; andThird, to other qualified Native Americans; andFourth, to all other qualified applicants

Any determinations as to the applicability of the Pokagon hiring preference are at the discretion of each Company President.

Branch:

Federal Support Services

Entity:

Steelhead Engineering Company

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Hours Per Week:

40

Work Arrangement:

On-site

Reports To:

Senior Program Manager

Manages Others:

No

Overnight Travel:

TBD

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#LI-Onsite