Water Treatment Plant Supervisor

About the role

The Coos Bay-North Bend Water Board in Oregon is looking for a Water Treatment Plant Supervisor to direct the operation of the Water Treatment Section, including well field production, plant operation and maintenance, source water protection, and reservoir and dam operation and maintenance. The supervisor works under the general supervision of the Operations Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise the operation of the utility's treatment plants to meet utility, state and federal water quality and quantity requirements.
• Maintain a comprehensive maintenance management program for water treatment facilities, reservoirs and dams.
• Manage watershed and wellfield water quality through source water protection and wellhead protection plans.
• Manage the utility's water quality laboratory for quality control and compliance analysis.
• Prepare routine, technical and special reports for internal use and for federal and state reporting requirements.
• Take part in preparing and operating within an approved annual budget, including purchasing inventory.
• Lead the section, evaluate performance and recommend personnel actions, and follow federal and Oregon OSHA safety rules.
• Work cooperatively with Water Board staff, other organizations and the public, and assist other personnel as needed.

Required profile

• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in water treatment plant operation and maintenance.
• High school diploma or GED and an Associate's degree in chemistry, biology, environmental studies or a related field.
• Valid driver's license on hire, with an Oregon license obtained within 30 days and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain the Oregon Grade III Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate within 12 months of hire.
• Experience and education suitable to qualify as Technical Director of the Water Board's state-certified microbiological laboratory.
• Residency requirement: new employees must obtain permanent residency providing a 40-minute response time to the Pony Creek facility before the end of the trial period.

Required skills

• Knowledge of water bacteriology, water chemistry and laboratory control methods.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software and personal computers.
• Ability to supervise personnel and build positive working relationships.
• Desirable: Bachelor's degree, Grade III certification at hire, and experience with computerized maintenance management programs and Microsoft applications.

Working conditions include treatment plant and laboratory environments, outdoor work in all weather, infrequent confined space entry, emergency on-call duty after hours, possible weekend and holiday work, and the need to wear personal protective equipment.