Water​/Wastwater Operations Manager

Water/Wastewater Operations Manager

Until Filled (MST)

Community Works - Water/Waste Water

Farmington, NM, USA

Regular-Full Time

Job Position #152:
Water/Wastewater Operations Manager

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department:
Community Works/Water-Wastewater

Work Location:

West Annex, 805 Municipal Drive (1st Floor)

Pay Class:
Hiring Range:

Associate Project Engineer I "L" $53,347.42 - $82,997.82/annually

Associate Project Engineer II "M" $58,018.48 - $90,159.47/annually

Project Engineer "O" $69,572.67 - $/annually

Days Worked:
Monday – Friday

Hours Worked: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Type of Position:
Regular, Full-Time

Applications Will Be Received:
Until Filled

Job Duties

Associate Project Engineer I or II:

Essential Duties:

Works under the supervision of Water/Wastewater Operations, Maintenance, & Environmental Administrator.

Uses excellent customer service skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.

Serves as contact and liaison between the City of Farmington and its Water/Wastewater Utilities contractors.

Works to ensure that contractors are performing in compliance with the terms of the contract; reviews invoicing to ensure accuracy; reviews Additional Services Authorizations as appropriate and supports routine maintenance of system components on a regular basis, including equipment maintenance, line replacement, repair or new installation.

Responds to emergencies (including significant after-hours emergencies) involving the water, wastewater, storm, and irrigation systems to represent the City's interest in resolving such emergencies.

Provides field-support for project oversight, furnishes engineering input and direction for contractors, works with Construction Inspectors to make field decisions as needed.

Provides input and updates for O&M requirements in the City Technical Specifications & Construction Standards.

Monitors main line extension policy and collection of fees; assists with main line fee recapture agreements when required.

Communicates with the Division Administrator to keep them informed of project activities and progress and any significant contacts with the public and media.

Supports compliance with all local, state, and federal laws governing water/wastewater plant operations including NPDES permit discharge limits and standards.

Supports the Industrial Pretreatment Program including FOG/SOG program.

Reviews water/wastewater related construction drawings and building permits and works with contractors and consultants until the project is complete.

Oversees the approvals through Building Inspection Division for all new water and sewer services in the City including any mainline extension fees, special assessments or other work orders needed to complete the project.

Operates and supports the City Fire Hydrant Maintenance, Repair, and Replacement program including liaising with the Fire Department, contractors, and equipment manufacturers and hydrant vendors.

Responds to public, IPRA, or other inquiries relative to operations & maintenance on W/WW system, specific projects, and other information.

Supports GIS mapping requesting survey shots, correcting inaccurate map information, field verifications, and tracking other Division's interaction with the system.

Reviews and verifies contractor monthly reporting.

Creates work orders for the water/wastewater system and ensures their accurate completion and reporting.

Communicates and coordinates regularly with others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of inter-divisional and inter-departmental operations and activities.

Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.

Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

Non-Essential Duties:

May serve on various employee committees, as required and assigned.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Qualifications

This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.

Extensive background checks required.

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering field. Successful completion of the Engineering Intern (EI) exam is preferred; a current EI certification will qualify the successful applicant for the M pay range. In the absence of the EI certification, the position will be classified as an Associate Project Engineer I at L pay range:

Associate Project Engineer I - L (without EI)

Associate Project Engineer II - M (with EI)

A four-year graduate with a Level IV Water or Wastewater Certification may substitute for an Associate Project…