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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWater Resources Operations ManagerCity of Port Townsend Job Description Public Works Operations Manager Water Resources Classification title: Public Works Operations Manager Working title: Public Works Operations Manager Water Resources Department: Public Works Union: No FLSA status: Exempt Wage Classification: Non- Bargaining Hours: 40/week Effective date: Rev. 2/2016; 10/2022 Reports to: Public Works Director Civil Service: No JOB SUMMARY Under general supervision, operates and maintains the City's potable water system, including the water source of supply system, various water treatment equipment and processes, pump stations, and the distribution system. Implements water quality sampling, testing, and control programs in compliance with the Department of Health regulations for Class A water systems. Manages water quality data, producing periodic reports on water quality. Implements the watershed control program. Supervises water conservation programs, with possible involvement in other related programs. Manages, supervises, plans, and coordinates the activities and operations of the Water Treatment and Water Distribution divisions, as well as is the direct point of contact for the water supply partnership with the Port Townsend Paper Mill. Coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies, and the general public. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Supervise and direct the activities of the water distribution, water treatment, and water resources staff. • Supervise operation and maintenance of water treatment equipment and processes. • Supervise operation and maintenance of pump stations, distribution systems and storage reservoirs. • Supervise water quality sampling, testing and analysis, data compilation and reporting. • Supervise the patrol and inspection all parts of the watershed, water sources, transmission facilities, treatment facilities, storage facilities, and distribution system • Administers the Water Supply Agreement with the Port Townsend Paper Company • Leads capital improvement projects and maintenance/repair projects for the water system. • Manages staff implementing the Cross Connection Control and Water Conservation Public Works Operations Manager – Water Resources programs. • Updates and follows the City’s Water System Plan. • Supervise safety programs. • Tracks water budgets expenses and revenues. • Participate in local and regional planning processes, studies, and public meetings for water resources. • Coordinate with state and federal agencies for permits and cooperative monitoring agreements. • Oversees forestry management for utility owned properties. • Works closely with engineering staff to support water system operations and capital projects including developer installed infrastructure. • Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for water quality, water treatment, water distribution for both operations and capital improvements. • Plan, direct, coordinate, and review work plans. Visit and conduct site evaluations as necessary, meet with staff to resolve problems, assign work activities, projects and programs. Monitor and evaluate, work, methods and procedures. • Administer contracts with outside agencies or contractors including design work, preparation of plans and specifications, and construction projects. • Recommend, develop and implement standards, programs, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations for public works projects, safety, water distribution systems, and water quality and treatment. • Develop and administer the division annual budgets. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: • Operational characteristics, services and activities of a comprehensive water supply, treatment, and distribution system. • Materials, methods, practices and equipment used in water collection, storage, transmission, treatment, and distribution and related maintenance and repair activities. • Recent developments, regulations, current literature and sources of information related to water quality, treatment, and distribution. • Basic computer operation, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and supervisory control and data acquisition systems. • Electrical, mechanical and chemical systems used in water treatment and distribution. • Engineering, chemistry, biology, or ecology. Ability to: • Supervise operations, services and activities of a comprehensive water supply, treatment, and distribution system. • Manage and coordinate the work of outside contractors. • Ensure program compliance with Federal, state, and local rules, laws, and regulations. • Foster a team working environment between water staff and other City departments. Public Works Operations Manager – Water Resources • Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff. • Supervise the preparation and maintenance of records and prepare comprehensive technical reports. • Maintain effective working relationships with local, State and Federal government officials, Tribes, community groups and the general public. • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. QUALIFICATIONS Required • B.S. in Engineering or Physical Science (Chemistry, Ecology, Biology, etc.) or related fields • Five years’ experience in the operation and maintenance of water systems or related industrial operating experience. • Certification as a Water Treatment Plant Operator 2 and a Water Distribution Manager 3 or ability to obtain this certification within one year of hire. • Valid Washington State Driver’s License with a driving record acceptable to the City's risk manager. • Continuing education to keep abreast of new developments and requirements in this field. • First Aid/CPR/AED certification (or obtain within six months from date of hire). WORKING CONDITIONS • Duties are performed indoors and outdoors during all types of weather. • Walking for extended periods of time. • Repeated bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching. • Ability to lift 75 pounds without assistance. • Vision and hearing at level required to perform essential functions (may be corrected). • Requires full range of motor skills and dexterity to operate handheld tools. • Good overall physical condition to allow all-weather visits to steep and rugged terrain on foot. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description complies with the City’s policy on appropriate attire for the workplace. All employees who conduct work in the field for the City shall wear protective clothing as required in the State of Washington Department of Labor and Industries: Employees are required to report to their supervisor the lack of adequate protective clothing before engaging in field services. Public Works Operations Manager – Water Resources This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed. The employee occupying the position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisors. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City and the employee and is subject to change as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change. The City of Port Townsend is an equal employment opportunity employer. The City employs, retains, promotes, disciplines and otherwise treats all employees and job applicants strictly on the basis of job-related qualifications and competence. These policies and all employment practices shall be applied without regard to any individual's sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation (including gender identity), pregnancy, age, marital status, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.