Water Operations & Lab Supervisor (ORC) at Town of Telluride – Telluride, Colorado

Department: Public Works
Reports to: Water Operations & Lab Supervisor (ORC)
FLSA: Non Exempt
Grade: 65
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Division Manager, the Water Operations and Lab Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant to ensure the efficient and compliant treatment of water. This employee is listed and recognized by the State of Colorado as the site-specific certified operator in responsible charge (ORC) for the water treatment plants.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Water Treatment Plant Operations
Supervise and participate in the daily operation of a Water treatment plants
Responsible for operational decisions; listed and recognized by State of Colorado as Water Site-Specific Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC)
Assist in overseeing the operation and maintenance of facilities to meet all applicable regulatory requirements, and in accordance with design criteria
Assist in developing and implementing techniques and methods of process control to improve plant efficiency
Perform and coordinate equipment maintenance and repairs to ensure water quality limits are maintained
Calibrate water plant instruments
Assist with implementing the preventative maintenance program
Maintain raw water line from Stillwell Tunnel to plant, upper pond, Mill Creek Head Gate
Coordinate and monitor compliance with the Comprehensive Settlement Agreement
Support plant operator staff in resolving equipment and process issues
Test backflow preventers
Manage the residential and commercial water meters programs
Repair meters and cross connection control devices
Perform water inspections for Certificate of Occupancy
Perform other tasks and related duties as assigned

Laboratory Management
Oversee all aspects of the water treatment plant laboratory
Coordinate chemical, biochemical, biological, bacteriological and microbiological analyses on water samples
Ensure process control and accurate, complete lab reports in accordance with government regulations
Perform sampling

Supervision
Assist the Division Manager in planning and organizing projects
Supervise, direct, train, evaluate and review work of lab/operators
Assist with overseeing work of contractors for plant upgrades and future construction
May act as Division Manager in absence of same

Administrative
Maintain accurate records and logs of operational parameters, maintenance activities, and compliance data
Assist the Division Manager with the preparation of the water treatment budget
Order equipment and chemicals
Prepare and submit reports to regulatory agencies as required

Safety
Maintain a safe work environment by recognizing and reporting unsafe conditions and practices;
Assist with the implementation of plant safety program; conduct safety trainings
Utilize PPE and ensure staff are trained in proper use of how to PPE
Ensure awareness and safe handling of chemicals; ensure staff is trained in chemical safety and awareness

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications):
High school diploma or equivalent; valid driver’s license; Bachelors of Science in Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field from an accredited college preferred; five (5) years experience in the water treatment and at least two (2) years supervisory experience; State of Colorado Class “A” Water Treatment Certificate or ability to obtain within six (6) months; ability to obtain State of Colorado Class “D” Wastewater Treatment certificate within six (6) months; CPR and First Aid required or ability to obtain within six (6) months; ongoing participation in Confined Spaces training.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Knowledge of: State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations that govern water treatment; microbiology; industrial pretreatment program; laboratory and plant operating procedures; sample preservation; methods, policies, materials, tools, and equipment used in the operation, maintenance, inspection, repair and installation of water treatment plant components; occupational hazards and corresponding safety measures; mechanical, biological, and chemical processes involved in the operation of a water treatment plant; Town personnel policies.

Skill in: applying technical knowledge; leadership; delegating; operating and maintaining equipment used in water treatment process; understanding and interpreting engineering specifications and drawings pertaining to plant expansions and improvements, performing, analyzing, and interpreting laboratory tests for purposes of making operational adjustments and completing required reporting; recognizing equipment and process problems and needed repairs; using proper protective equipment; effective communication.

Environmental Factors:
Work is primarily performed in water plants, wastewater plants, and facilities with raw sewage, chemicals, noxious odors, in confined spaced and at heights. Work is often performed outdoors in adverse weather. On-call requirements including ability to respond to emergency or abnormal facility situations outside of normal work hours.

Physical Factors:
The ability to sustain heavy physical exertion, move, lift heavy objects regularly and up to one hundred (100) pounds with assistance on occasion is required.