SUMMARY:

Perform under the direction of the Water Utility Director. The Water Treatment Systems Manager is a qualified and competent position requiring no supervision and minimal direction. Responsible and accountable for his/her decisions and the actions of those under their supervision pertaining to the treatment system. This is a safety sensitive and performance-oriented position involving all phases of a drinking water treatment system.  Work includes a range of tasks as they relate to the maintenance and operation of a drinking water treatment system and other assigned duties related to water treatment.  This position does require the supervision of others.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operates and monitors, under general direction, a variety of water supply and treatment equipment such as:

Diversion

Reservoirs

Groundwater wells

Pumping systems

Chemical feeders

Measuring and control systems

Filtration and exchange units

·         Performs maintenance of plant equipment and facilities.

·         Conducts water level measurements and interprets data.

·         Loads and unloads chemicals.

·         Collects samples for analytical purposes.

·         Performs basic and intermediate laboratory analytical techniques on water samples.

·         Performs calculations related to dosing, flow rates, and other weights and measures.

·         Performs Procurement duties.

·         Performs facilities maintenance including landscaping and vegetation control.

·         Complies with all safety standards and practices as they pertain to equipment, facility operations and chemical handling.

·         Assist in the hiring process, evaluation of employees and discipline of employees.

·         Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current New Mexico Water Supply Level 4 Certification.

• Four years’ water supply experience in the water utility industry, or a combination of related college coursework and experience totaling four (4) years.

PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• New Mexico Class A CDL License.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

·         Must possess and maintain an insurable New Mexico Class D Driver’s License.

·         May require work outside of regular business hours due to 24-hour operation.

·         Available for emergency response, 24 hours/day, seven days/week.

·         Must have a telephone or ready access to a telephone at their residence.

·         Must maintain a current New Mexico Water Supply Level 4 certification.

·         Must maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

·         Familiarity with PC and mobile applications including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and general internet applications.

·         Good communication (both written and verbal) and organizational skills.

·         Must possess intermediate math skills.

·         Knowledge of hydraulics, chemistry and biology.

·         Trustworthy; strong personal integrity.

·         Demonstrates strong level of accountability and ownership.

·         Collaborative/team oriented.

·         Emotional maturity.

·         Exhibits professionalism with internal and external customers.

·         Organized with strong attention to detail and time management skills.

·         High degree of initiative; self-starter.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSCIAL DEMANDS:

·         Sitting, walking and standing are frequent requirements.

·         Climbing in an essential requirement.

·         Lifting up to 50 pounds in essential and occasionally up to 90 pounds.

·         Work is performed indoors and outdoors at temperatures below 32 degrees and above 90 degrees.

NOTE:  This position is subject to drug testing both pre-employment and random as set forth in the City of Las Vegas Drug Policy.