Water Quality Coordinator

Northshore Utility District in Kenmore, WA is seeking a Water Quality Coordinator.

Non-Exempt, Full-Time, M-F 7:00am-3:30pm OR 9/80 schedule (Monday - Thursday 7:00am - 4:30pm, Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm, with every other Friday off).

This position is responsible for drinking water quality, wastewater quality compliance and employee safety programs. Water and wastewater quality compliance is the primary focus of this position at 80% the other 20% is focused on safety. These are accomplished by managing various programs to ensure compliance with all drinking water, wastewater requirements, safety, standards, and regulations. An incumbent in this position is expected to have a well-developed understanding of the maintenance and operations of the District’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems.

Responsible for job site safety; provides technical and regulatory requirement advice; coordinates and works effectively with others to achieve objectives.

Utility Superintendent

• Administers District’s cross-connection control program, fats, oil, and grease (FOG) and water quality programs.
• Oversees and assesses water quality and safety programs – such as regulatory sampling and administer applicable programs.
• Travels to water facilities, customer locations, and other assigned work sites to perform inspections, water quality sampling, testing, investigations, training, and other related duties using a District vehicle.
• Mail notices to customers, water quality customer service, perform field surveys to identify hazards to water system.
• Prepares and submits the annual summary report to the Department of Health.
• Reviews new water services application to identify hazards and the level of protection required.
• Reviews backflow testing reports.
• Troubleshoots, maintains and services water quality sampling and safety equipment.
• Serves as District representative for water quality-related regional meetings.
• Participates in selected inter-agency activities with City, County, State, and Federal agencies as directed.
• Monitors other municipal and governing entities’ programs and activities that could impact District operations.
• Assembles, assesses, and provides technical assistance to Utility Workers for on- and off-site conditions to determine proper layout and approach.
• Organizes, accurately inputs, and analyze data in the District Cross Connection Software program.
• Serves as the designated Safety Officer for the District. Some of the specific duties related to that include:
• Coordinates, conducts, monitors, and informs staff about worker safety regulatory updates.
• Coordinates, writes, updates, and implements safety programs and procedures in accordance with the applicable regulations and standards. Plans and executes corrective actions as needed and makes recommendations to supervisors.
• Reports safety infractions by employees to the respective direct supervisors and HR. Prepares incident reports, maintains records compliance with regulatory agency.
• Monitors various safety equipment for required maintenance, service, certification, and recalibration.
• Provides technical assistance for work activities related to safety.
• Fulfills Safety Officer’s role when assigned to larger or safety sensitive job sites.
• Coordinates and conducts monthly safety and weekly Tailgate meetings.
• Coordinates and facilitates training classes such as Forklift and other training topics as identified.
• Maintains and prepares incident reports, logs daily activities; performs data entry in various software systems in compliance with all regulatory agencies.
• Prepares and submits OSHA log 300 and all year end reporting per regulatory agency requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Working knowledge of laws, regulations, and standards related to cross connection control, disinfection and testing of public water supplies.
• DOH and EPA reporting requirements.
• Safety and health hazards as related to cross connection control, disinfectant reactions, disinfection equipment and processes.
• Ability to coach, train, present and oversee the safety practices of a work crew.
• Understanding of appropriate safe working methods.
• Strong communication…