Assistant Water​/Sewer Systems Manager

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Assist in directing and monitoring daily operations and maintenance of water treatment, water distribution, and wastewater collection systems.
• Assist in developing procedures, systems, and operational priorities to improve efficiency, service reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for all water and sewer facilities.
• Fill in for supervisors or the Water/Sewer Systems Manager during absences, vacations, or emergencies.
• Supervise assigned supervisors and administrative support staff.
• Oversee technical, safety, and professional training programs for employee certifications.
• Assist in the preparation, monitoring, and administration of the division's annual operating budget.
• Assist with monitoring contracts. Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA DOE& DEC rules and regulations.
• Attend meetings, hearings, and public sessions as required.
• Assist with timesheet review and work assignment delegation and scheduling.
• Will be required to travel to all North Slope communities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of North Slope Borough organization operations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater utility operations, maintenance practices, and preventative maintenance systems.
• Skill in using personal computers and a variety of safety software applications.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to obtain site specific Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) training in accordance with 40 C.F. R. § 265.16 within the probationary period.
• Ability to obtain Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) current certification within the probationary period.
• Ability to obtain Small Quantity Handler training in accordance with 40 C.F.R. § 273.16 within the probationary period.
• Ability to obtain site‑specific Spill Prevention, Control and Counter Measure (SPCC) training in accordance with 40 C.F.R. § 112.7 (f) (l)(2) and (3) within the probationary period.
• Associate's degree in operations, management, business administration, or equivalent years of work experience and education in the related industry, working in an arctic environment.
• Two years of work experience with Federal, State, and Borough laws, regulations, and procedures relating to the Water/Sewer Utility industry.
• One year of work experience as a supervisor in the Water/Sewer industry.
• Required to obtain Incident Command System (IS) 100, IS 200, IS 300, IS 400, IS 700, and IS 800 within two (2) years of hire.
• Required to obtain CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid Certifications within six (6) months of hire.
• Valid Alaska Driver's License that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria.