Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience:

• Must possess a bachelor's degree in chemical/biological/environmental sciences or environmental engineering and have at least five (5) years of supervisory experience in water treatment and supply work.

OR

• Two (2) year degree from an accredited university, community college, business, or vocational school, including studies in chemical/biological/ environmental sciences, environmental engineering, or civil engineering; and at least five (5) years of experience in water plant operations.

OR

• Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the job proficiently may be substituted for the above requirements.

Nature of Work:
Under general direction of the Associate Director of Public Utilities, manages the operation and maintenance of the City's water treatment facility and supply and storage systems.

Exciting Upcoming Projects at the Water Treatment Plant

The successful candidate will be in charge of executing a number of large projects over the next three years as part of the City of Mankato’s Master Plan for the Water Treatment Plant, including:

• Facility Plan Finalization-Review of treatment options and updates needed to maintain the operation of the water treatment facility and related pumping stations.
• Reverse Osmosis Pilot - Operate a small-scale skid testing multiple options of staging in Reverse Osmosis as an option vs lime softening.
• Balcerzak Water Tower full Rehabilitation – Remove the current coating system, sandblast all corrosion, bring all items up to current code, and recoat the tower inside and out.
• Collector Well 13 Lateral Installation – Replace the eight original laterals with 5 screened stainless laterals to allow a higher volume of water into the center caisson of the well.
• Reservoir Booster Installation and Connections to Distribution Grid – Update the booster station with two pumps and related equipment to relay water to the upper system. The current infrastructure system will also need to be tied to the discharge of the booster station.
• Membrane Filter Cartridge Replacement – The current Ultrafiltration membranes at the end of life in 2028 and due to be replaced. The current configuration is 8 filter racks with 80 modules per rack giving a total of 640 modules for the entire system.
• Influent Piping Network Upgrade for Emergency Connection – This project would make piping adjustments to the influent network which would separate the shallow wells from the deep wells allowing for additional emergency water supply in the event of critical failure.

About Us:
Our employees are committed to working in an environment that fosters the core values of the City of Mankato – positive attitude, accountability, respect, teamwork, and integrity. We care about making a positive difference in the lives of others. Our work is challenging and has purpose. We listen and engage with each other and our community. We are empowered and trusted to make good decisions that align with the public service principles and core values. Our organization is committed to investing and developing each other. We will recognize and celebrate our collective achievements and individual accomplishments.

We take pride in investing in our employees. Our team enjoys a supportive work environment that encourages not only success for the community we serve, but for you as well. Come grow your career with us!
Primary Essential Work Functions:

• Directs, arranges, and coordinates water plant operations and maintenance at each site through Water Treatment Plant Maintenance Supervisor.
• Provides direct supervision of Water Treatment Plant Maintenance Supervisor.
• Reviews daily plant status and makes operational decisions relating to plant performance status.
• Prepares draft of division budget for review with Associate Director of Public Utilities and executes approved division budget.
• Prepares budget estimates and reports.
• Maintains division records, monitors budgets and expenditures.
• Develops, in conjunction with the Associate Director of Public Utilities, the annual work plan for the water treatment plant and manages the implementation of the plan.
• Prepares and submits necessary monitoring information to appropriate state agencies for compliance with state laws and regulations.
• Responsible for preparing and submitting operational data and reports to the Associate Director of Public Utilities as required.
• Instructs and trains employees on methods and procedures as necessary to operate and maintain facilities.
• Evaluates policies and recommends new programs for major changes and water plant activities.
• Conducts needs assessments of the water treatment plant and related facilities to determine required maintenance.
• Administers the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Handles grievances and complaints to the extent possible and notifies the Associate Director of Public Utilities of any unresolved issues.
• Ensures that subordinate personnel and contractors comply with applicable safety and occupational standards.

Other Work Functions:

• Conducts inspections and monitors supply and storage operations.
• Prepares and conducts training sessions for systems personnel.
• Interacts with utility supervisors to coordinate utility projects and operations.
• Conducts plant inspections to monitor plant status.
• Operates equipment relating to the operation and housekeeping of the facility.
• Makes personnel recommendations to the Associate Director of Public Utilities.
• Maintains required operational and maintenance records.
• Sets quality standards.
• Maintains records.
• Handles complaints and grievances.
• Occasionally plows snow as needed.
• Performs physical demands and work environment requirements for this position.
• Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.
• Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and community customers.
• Performs other related functions as assigned or apparent.

The above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.

Communicates With:

• Internally – WRRF Superintendent, Public Works supervisors, water and wastewater staff
• Externally – Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, contractors, vendors

Supervision:

• 3 direct reports/leads 8 - 1 supervisor, 4 plant operators, and 3 maintenance personnel

Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess a valid Minnesota Class A Water Supply System Operator Certification or the ability to obtain certification within twelve (12) months of eligibility.
• Must possess a valid Minnesota CDL Class B driver's license and be able to drive; and obtain a Minnesota CDL Class A driver's license within six (6) months of employment.
• Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment assessment, background examination, physical examination, and drug testing.
• Must possess a Special Engineer Boiler Operators license or obtain one within twelve (12) months of employment.
• Must register with the Department of Labor and Industry as an unlicensed maintenance electrician.

• Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.
• Must comply with data practices policies and standards relative to not public data. Any access to not public data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that are necessary to fulfill the employment responsibility. While data are being accessed, incumbent should take reasonable measures to ensure the not public data are not accessed by individuals without a work reason. Once the work reason to access the data is reasonably finished the not public data must be properly stored according to city policy and the Minnesota Statutes.

• Safety Sensitive Notice. This is a safety sensitive position which requires cannabis pre-employment drug testing. Safety sensitive position means a job in which an impairment caused by drug, alcohol, or cannabis usage would threaten the health and safety of any person.

General working hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and evening, weekend, holidays, and outside of regular hours as necessary. Must have the ability to field calls after hours as needed.