SUMMARY: Responsible for treatment, distribution, water quality, reporting, customer service, finances and personnel management for a rural mutual water company comprised of a 263-acre watershed, nine surface water reservoirs, two wells serving 400 service connections/customers.
SALARY: $85,000 to $125,000 (depending on qualifications), plus benefits and on-call compensation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include but are not limited to the following.
- The supply of water is a 24/7 operation and the position will be expected to respond or be scheduled to work weekends and emergencies at any time, 7 days a week.
- Authorized by the Board of Directors (Board)to oversee all operations of the company.
- Acts as chief operator for treatment and distribution, for a system serving 400 customers and recognized by State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) as system #2810001.
- Reporting to the Board, serves as liaison between the Board and customers, completes all monthly and annual reporting, informs Board of operational and management activities, recommends system enhancements and maintenance actions, oversees land use policies and procedures, and assists in preparation for annual meeting.
- Produces annual operations plan and proposes long-term planning objectives to the Board.
- Produces and files all regulatory reports within reporting time-lines as required by SWRCB or any other governmental agencies.
- Addresses concerns regarding legal issues and consults with legal counsel.
- Ensures all Federal, State, local laws, rules and regulations are met and complied with regarding all company operations.
- Oversees operators, gives direction, assigns work, inspects work completed and is held accountable for company operator(s) performance.
- Oversees a company administrative manager, provides direction and approves company invoices, bills, charges and fees.
- Keeps current on industry advances, new regulatory requirements and technical knowledge.
- Reviews and updates as needed all company emergency and safety plans and programs including fire, earthquake, drought, and other natural disasters. Complies with all safety regulations and standards.
- Knowledgeable of all company bylaws and general operating procedures.
- Maintains community relationships and oversees all customer issues.
- Serves as liaison with media during system emergencies ensuring positive interaction.
- Conducts daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly collection system operations and maintenance including watershed, lake conditions and levels, dams, spillways, gates, fence lines, and access roads.
- Conducts daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly filtration system operations and maintenance including ensuring State compliance requirements, testing and lab work, plant maintenance and organization, clean work environment, treatment and analysis equipment calibration and maintenance, backwash protocol, emergency generator maintenance, all equipment operations (pump, air compressors, pneumatic systems, chlorination, etc.), and ensures water quality.
- Conducts daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly distribution system operations and maintenance including pumps, ensures water quality, flushes hydrants, regulators and values, piping (inspects, repairs, replaces), water storage tanks, and repairs all leaks.
- Acts as inspector on all distribution pipeline projects.
- Maintains company buildings, vehicles, watercraft, and all other equipment.
- Utilizes various chemicals (including water, pest and weed control), chemical feed pumps, and chemical injection systems.
- Completes work orders as requested by customers and the Board, outside of routine operations.
- Establishes relationships with outside vendors as needed to order and maintain supplies, chemicals, materials, and equipment as required and within company operating guidelines.
- Creates annual budget, informs the Board of recommended capital improvement projects.
- Works closely with administrative manager to understand office operations including budgeting, financial statements, billing, receipt of payments, recording customer water usage, bill payment, and other essential office procedures. As well as preparation of the Board reports and annual budget.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly supervises 1 to 3 full-time employees, and any required temporary or part-time positions. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable Federal and State labor laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolved problems.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements outlined herein are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Preferably an AA/AS degree in Business, Management or any related field. Minimum of two years of experience as an operator working in a water treatment plant. Knowledge, skills and experience in plumbing, piping, water supply, water quality, water system maintenance and repair, chemicals, processes, disinfection, and plant maintenance.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES:
- Valid California Driver’s License.
- Valid SWRCB grade III Water Treatment certificate.
- Valid SWRCB grade II Water Distribution certificate.
- Backflow Certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants should please send resume and cover letter to:
[email protected]
