Water Operations Supervisor

Water Operations Supervisor – Pocatello Fire Department

The Water Department Operations Supervisor supervises the department’s water storage and pumping system. The job supervises employees performing the storage and pumping operations, ensuring the City’s water meets all applicable federal and state standards. The position is supervised by the Water Superintendent.

This position is assigned to the capacity of Responsible Charge Operator for the City’s drinking water system to meet both State and Federal Drinking Water Requirements. The job requires a Class I Drinking Water Treatment Operator and Class IV Drinking Water Distribution Operator certification.

The job requires knowledge of the City’s pumping and storage operations, maintenance, water supply, telemetry systems, and the ability to maintain a collaborative and cooperative working relationship with elected and appointed officials, other City employees, other organizations and the general public.

The work environment includes an office and outdoors environment that may expose workers to hazardous chemicals and gases, confined space, elevated tanks, adverse weather conditions and traffic hazards. Hazardous equipment, power tools and other equipment may also be involved. The noise level is generally moderate but with occasional exposure to noisy or loud equipment.

• Supervises operations of the department’s wells, storage, pumping, and treatment facilities, equipment, and operations to ensure delivery of safe drinking water in compliance with applicable federal and state standards.
• Supervises operation, maintenance, repair, and construction of wells, storage tanks, pumping facilities, pressure‑reducing stations, monitoring, communications, control, and alarm systems.
• Supervises the disinfection and treatment of water supplies, monitoring equipment and routine sample collection programs.
• Assigns crews and resources to short‑ and long‑term maintenance and repair projects.
• Assists in planning long‑term projects, including preparing bid specifications and coordinating with contractors.
• Tracks progress on projects, preparing reports and documentation.
• Prepares and submits water quality compliance reports to federal and state regulatory agencies.
• Institutes and monitors compliance with scheduled preventative maintenance programs to reduce service interruptions.
• Supervises selection and ordering of services, supplies, and equipment for Division inventory.
• Coordinates projects with other City departments and affected parties.
• Performs pre‑project notifications to affected parties, including public notification letters, utilities, businesses, and residences.
• Hires, trains, supervises, assigns, and evaluates employees, including disciplinary actions.
• Monitors job sites for compliance with traffic control and safety procedures and protocols; prepares accident and/or damage reports and claims.
• Recommends annual budget items related to repair activities or equipment needs and monitors spending for compliance; assists in preparing the annual budget.
• Supervises equipment and vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Assists crews and operates equipment at the job site, as needed.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Class I Drinking Water Treatment Operator certification.
• Class IV Drinking Water Distribution Operator certification.
• Class B CDL.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Five (5) years experience in a related field, including three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Years of supervisory experience are preferred.

Hiring

Note:

The Water Operations Supervisor position requires a Class B CDL within six (6) months of hire date, as well as Class I Drinking Water Treatment Operator and Class IV Drinking Water Distribution Operator certifications within the first six months.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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