Pumps & Controls Supervisor

Pumps & Controls Supervisor

Lead with purpose as Salem's next Pumps & Controls Supervisor. Apply today!

Make an impact:

The City of Salem Public Works Department is looking for a Pumps & Controls Supervisor that will lead the team that operates and maintains the crucial utility infrastructure that supplies the Salem-Keizer metropolitan area with safe drinking water and collects wastewater and conveys it to the Willow Lake Pollution Control Facility for treatment. This is a vital service that sustains the health and welfare of the entire community.

It is a career position that allows you to make a difference in the lives of people and sustains the viability of the local economy.

What you will do:

You will lead a team of 12 technical and vocational professionals that operate and maintain the backbone of the City of Salem's water distribution and wastewater collection systems, including:

• 21 Water Pumps Stations
• 19 Water Reservoirs
• 30 Sewer Pump (Lift) Stations
• Pumps & Controls at the Geren Island Water Treatment Facility
• Pumps & Controls at the Aquifer Storage Recovery Facility
• Landscape maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection facilities
• City's Waste Processing Facility (septage/leachate receiving, hydrovac wastes, street sweepings, construction debris)
• Central SCADA system, with instrumentation, monitors, controls, and telemetry

What can we offer you for all your hard work?

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
• Competitive pay.
• Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
• Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary long-term care.
• Employee wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee health clinic.
• A flexible schedule may be available based on manager approval, normal working hours are Monday through Friday between the hours of 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Occasionally, work may be required outside of normal working hours. A remote work option is available one day per week, with manager approval.
• The City of Salem offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Learn more about Equal Pay.

What are the minimum qualifications?

• Must pass the pre-employment background check.
• Must have, or can obtain, an Oregon Driver license and a driving record that meets the City of Salem's driving standards.
• Must possess a valid Oregon Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) License, or can obtain one within six months, if applying from out-of-state.
• Associate degree from an accredited college or university, or graduation from an accredited technical/vocational program in a related field to program assignment (i.e., engineering technology, electrical/electronics, HVAC, plumbing, etc.), and five years of supervisory experience in a related field, or any combination of education, experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.
• Additional education, certifications or licenses may be required or preferred depending on the position (and must be maintained throughout employment)

Preferred Qualifications (Not required to apply):

• Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Water Distribution Operator and/or Water Treatment Operator Level 1, 2, 3, or 4 certifications
• Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Wastewater Collection Systems Operator and/or Wastewater Treatment Level 1, 2, 3, or 4 certifications
• Knowledge and experience working with a SCADA system with an understanding of associated instrumentation, monitoring, and telemetry

What you will bring along:

• Knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience in the operation and maintenance of motors, submersible pumps, variable frequency drives, actuators, valves, monitors, sensors, and other equipment related to the operation of water pump stations, sewer pump (lift) stations, and water reservoirs
• Knowledge…