UTILITY OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

Position Summary

This position will supervise, plan, coordinate and direct the services and operations of the Pueblo of Sandia's water/wastewater treatment system. This position involves highly responsible and technical administrative and supervisory work. Work involves direct responsibility for the 24-hour operation and maintenance of two (2) water treatment systems and a wastewater treatment system to ensure customer needs are met while protecting public health and the environment.

Our Company philosophy is built on the principles of integrity, fairness, collaboration, communication, and recognition for performance excellence. Meeting all performance standards leads to attracting and retaining a qualified workforce, provides opportunities for qualified team members, and contribute towards the ongoing success at Pueblo of Sandia today and in the future.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Coordinates, plans, and directs the operation and maintenance of the system to ensure efficient operation and compliance with the Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
2. Works with Pueblo of Sandia planning committee and engineers to determine future infrastructure and plant upgrade needs.
3. Plans and lays out work projects, prepares time, material and equipment estimates for assigned jobs.
4. Prepares reports and keeps the Public Works Manager and Director advised of projects and deadlines.
5. Prepares emergency procedures and contingencies for Water and Wastewater systems.
6. Supervision over subordinate Operator in Training, Operators I, II, Lead Operator, and Utility Lab Level III and Utility Lab Level II.
7. Performs periodic and annual performance evaluations of all department employees.
8. Develops work schedules and plans assignments.
9. Interviews applicants and makes hire and discharge recommendations.
10. Prepares and maintains files, records, reports and related documents in support of departmental activities.
11. Coordinates the maintenance and preservation of Public Works equipment.
12. Develops training for employees on equipment and repairs.
13. Coordinates work projects with other departments.
14. Submits proper water/wastewater testing results to EPA, monthly, quarterly and annually.
15. Monitors and adjusts set point on SCADA for process control.
16. Performs other duties as assigned by the Public Works Manager and Director.
17. Prepares data of water and wastewater trends to include water treated for services, wastewater influent and effluent. Water trends and usage for domestic and commercial systems.
18. Monitoring team member certifications, credentials, and training in compliance with operational needs.
19. Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility for all team members and are expected to report to work based upon the assigned schedule each day in accordance with the Attendance Policy for Pueblo of Sandia.

Additional Responsibilities

1. Provides immediate supervision to front line Team Members.
2. Sets business parameters and delegates day-to-day tasks to achieve operational objectives.
3. Provides guidance, training, counseling, recognition, and ongoing feedback, primarily to non-exempt staff members.
4. Delegates and assigns duties to the reporting staff in a clear and concise manner and set expectations for performance excellence.
5. May support management in the completion of administrative responsibilities.
6. Maintains a positive attitude and outlook and encourages the team to gain support and create a positive morale.
7. Creates an environment of teamwork, by communicating common goals, and showing appreciation for Team Members contributions and on-going support.
8. Demonstrates relevant experience in the industry or field, often including previous roles in leadership or supervisory positions.

Key Performance Indicators

This position has Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) identified as a measurement of success. KPI's will be shared to all team members who work in this job title and feedback will be provided regarding the successful completion of the KPI's as part of the performance review process.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Knowledge of supervisory and management techniques.
2. Knowledge of Supervisor Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA).
3. Knowledge of the general operating principles and practices and the maintenance requirement of mechanical and electrical equipment used in water/wastewater treatment plants.
4. Knowledge of operating principles and procedures for a variety of pumps, valves, filters, and related equipment associated with water/wastewater collection, treatment, and distribution systems.
5. Knowledge of procedures/techniques for troubleshooting water/wastewater treatment plant operations and associated equipment.
6. Knowledge of chemicals used in treating water/wastewater.
7. Knowledge of established safety procedures for operating a variety of pumps, valves, filters, chemical applications and related equipment associated with water/wastewater treatment, and collection/distribution systems.
8. Knowledge of basic mathematics, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
9. Knowledge of basic chemistry principles related to water/wastewater treatment system operation.
10. Knowledge of Federal and State regulations regarding water/wastewater treatment.
11. Ability to troubleshoot and/or identify operational problems with a variety of pumps, valves, processes, filters, and related equipment associated with water/wastewater treatment systems.
12. Ability to learn/perform a variety of work activities associated with the operation of a variety of pumps, processes, valves, filters, and related equipment associated with water/wastewater treatment systems.
13. Ability to operate a variety of pumps, valves, filters, and related equipment associated with water/wastewater treatment systems within compliance guidelines.

Requirements:

Education and Experience

Required:

1. High School Diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
2. Eight (8) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of water or wastewater treatment systems including two (2) years of supervisory responsibility.
3. The following license and/or certifications is/are required prior to employment start date:

• Wastewater Systems IV & Water Systems III Certification.

1. Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted New Mexico Driver's License.

Preferred:

1. Current CPR certification.
2. Current First Aide.

Current Confined Space.

License/Certifications/Registrations

1. Must be able to successfully pass a stringent background investigation.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The following selected physical activities are required to perform the essential functions of this position

Physical Requirement

Description

Balancing

Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.

Climbing

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.

Crawling

Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.

Crouching

Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

Feeling

Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

Finger Dexterity

Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

Grasping

Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Hearing

Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.

Kneeling

Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

Lifting

Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.

Pulling

Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.

Pushing

Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.

Reaching

Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Seeing

The ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye.

Walking

Job requirements include, in the performance of duties, walking throughout the work area, on various work surfaces throughout internal or external locations.

Sitting

Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Standing

Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Stooping

Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Talking

Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Working Conditions Required:

1. Work is performed indoors and outdoors. When collecting necessary samples or maintaining and repairing equipment, will be exposed to natural weather conditions and extreme temperatures.
2. Subject to intermittent noise and vibration factors.
3. Subject to unpleasant odors, fumes dust and mist.
4. Work is conducted primarily during daylight hours except during emergencies.
5. Work is performed on even or uneven terrain, while collecting samples and performing required testing.
6. Wildlife (coyotes, rattle snakes, dogs etc.)
7. Work in tight spaces for extended periods of time; including permit and non-permit confined spaces.
8. Tasks may be performed on uneven, inclined, hard, and soft carpeted floors, cement structures and surfaces.
9. Duties may involve walking, standing for prolonged periods of time, sitting and crouching.
10. Specific required movements include the following:
    1. Trunk- bend, twist, rotate, push, pull, carry.
    2. Arms - reach, carry, lift, twist, and rotate.
    3. Legs - lift, push, pull, twist, and rotate.

Hands - Grasp, manipulate bilateral coordination, hand and eye coordination, and overall and finger dexterity.

The content of this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The job description reflects the assignment of the essential functions of the current position but does not prescribe or restrict tasks that may be assigned. The essential functions are specified but are subject to change at any time for various reasons, including management discretion.

The Pueblo of Sandia reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.

Selected candidates must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening as part of the pre-employment process. Drug and alcohol screening will continue through post-hire testing to be conducted by a third-party random number generator. Selected candidates must submit to and pass a criminal background screening as part of the pre-employment process.

The Pueblo of Sandia is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.