Job Announcement
Job Announcement 20250193 Treatment Operations Supervisor - Water Plant
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
APPLY ONLINE AT LONGMONTCOLORADO.GOV/JOBS
Department: Water & Waste Services
Division: Water & Wastewater Operations
Hiring Range: $8,087- $8,985 /month
Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm and schedule flexibility with supervisor
approval.
Regular Full-time with Benefits
Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, Defined Benefit Pension
Plan, 401(a) Money Purchase Plan, Life & Survivor, Term Life & AD&D, Long Term
Disability, Bereavement, Jury & Witness Duty, FMLA, Military Leave, Parental and
Caregiver Leave, Sick, Vacation at start of employment, Holiday pay, EAP, Tuition
Assistance.
Other benefits: Optional, employee elected, voluntary benefits are available.
Open Until Filled positions may close without advance notice. To be considered, please
apply as soon as possible.
Definition:
Under the general direction of the Treatment Operations Manager, supervise personnel and
operations at the City's water treatment plants and assist with managing WTP facilities.
Principal Duties:
This is a highly skilled technical position responsible for organizing and coordinating the
operation, maintenance and regulatory compliance activities within the City's water treatment
facilities. Employees working in supervisory positions are expected to directly support the
Department's strategy, goals and priorities. They are also expected to continue developing non-
technical competencies such as verbal and written communication, mentoring and leadership,
and collaboration skills.
• Supervise the operation and maintenance of the water treatment plants. Supervise
direct staff, and assist Treatment Operations Manager in operation and maintenance
activities to ensure that the plant and associated facilities, including residuals treatment
and re-use, meet all State and Federal regulatory requirements and that City policies are
appropriately implemented. This includes fulfilling the role of Operator in Responsible
Charge (ORC), and actively operating the plants for a minimum of 100 hours per year.
• Monitor the operations of the plant using laboratory, maintenance, and operational
reports. Ensure that all plant activities are properly documented. Confer with operators,
mechanics, and supervisors regarding process control and maintenance issues.
• Provide input to Treatment Operations Manager and Maintenance Supervisor so that
preventive, routine and corrective maintenance activities are identified and completed by
maintenance and operations staff.
• Utilize Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to collect and analyze
operating data, control treatment processes and monitor the plants and distribution
system. Provide input to Treatment Operations Manager regarding SCADA needs at the
water treatment plants.
• Assist Treatment Operations Manager with preparing related plant reports for
submission to State, and Federal agencies.
• Establish and implement plant policies and procedures in cooperation with Treatment
Operations Manager. Ensure that department and City policies and procedures are
being followed.
• Provide input/feedback to the Treatment Operations Manager regarding the
development and implementation of long-term plans and goals to improve treatment
and operational efficiency.
• Oversee the purchasing of supplies, materials, equipment, and services related to the
day-to-day operation of the water treatment plants.
• Prepare and provide input/feedback to the Treatment Operations Manager regarding
preparing and administering the water treatment plant budget.
• Supervise, train and evaluate staff. Recommend and participate in recruitment and
selection. Evaluate performance and recommend/implement appropriate personnel
actions. Schedule, assign and track staff activities and work completion. Prepare
summary reports on staff activities, costs of operation, etc. as required. Provide technical
training to staff and assist staff in identifying and obtaining outside training.
Communicate Department and City policies, goals and procedures to staff.
• Ensure that staff follows applicable safety policies and procedures and that work is done
in accordance with all local, state or national safety codes and requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all current and applicable water treatment regulations. Maintain
knowledge of current and pending regulatory issues and changes in regulations. Work
with Treatment Operations Manager to interpret regulations and take necessary actions
to maintain compliance. Work with staff and higher level managers to plan for new and
proposed regulatory requirements. Confer with Water Quality Lab to ensure that the
WTP water quality monitoring program is conducted in compliance with all applicable
regulations.
• Work with Treatment Operations Manager to provide technical assistance to and assist in
coordinating the activities of consultants, contractors and department engineering staff.
Review and assist in the development of plans and specifications for treatment plant
construction projects and equipment.
• Work with Treatment Operations Manager to respond to and resolve citizen and
customer complaints and issues, and notify major customers of plant-related water
quality changes.
• Conduct plant inspections on a routine basis to ensure the efficient and safe operation of
the water treatment plants and related water supply and storage facilities. Follow up on
inspections with plant staff and Treatment Operations Manager to resolve issues.
• Track raw water quantities and usage and work with Water Resources Staff to provide
daily information.
• Attend and participate in professional seminars and conferences to stay abreast of
current practices, trends and innovations in the field of water treatment. Obtain required
training to maintain licenses and certifications.
• Build alliances, foster effective teamwork and build constructive relationships within and
between individuals and other work groups. Coordinate activities with other City
departments, divisions and outside agencies.
• Train, develop, guide and mentor employees toward improved performance in a manner
consistent with City values and expectations.
Working Environment:
Work is typically performed in a plant environment inside an office and occasionally in process
buildings. Work may entail occasional exposure to chemicals and dust. Work typically includes
moderate lifting, walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, and driving passenger vehicles. Requires
the use and wearing of a pager during and after work hours. The candidate for this position
must be able to meet the physical requirements necessary to do the job.
Qualifications:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate's Degree from an
accredited college or university with major course work in water treatment, engineering,
environmental sciences, or related field and at least seven years of experience in
water/wastewater treatment, including demonstrated leadership ability or supervisory
experience in water treatment operations. Special Qualifications: Possession of a Colorado
Class A Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
Possession of, or ability to possess, at least a Class D Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Certificate within two years of hire.
We're committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. The
City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to
meet minimum qualifications, and encourages all candidates to apply and help us achieve our
goal of creating an inclusive and equitable workplace.
Selection The selection process will include complete job description review, personal interview, physical
abilities testing, background investigation, criminal background check, and substance screening.
DEADLINE: Open Until Filled An ONLINE APPLICATION is required. This job is Open Until Filled. The online application
process is available for this position on our website at
Resumes will be accepted in lieu of the full City Application; however, they must be submitted
via the City application site for consideration. Open Until Filled positions may close without
advance notice. To be considered, please apply as soon as possible. For more information,
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The City of Longmont is an equal opportunity employer. The City affirms its commitment to diversity and to
complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment. The City will
not discriminate against any person in recruiting, examining, appointing, hiring, training, placement, termination,
layoffs, recall, transfer, leave of absence, promoting, compensating, retaining, disciplining, or any other personnel
action on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national
origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, physical or
mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, except when any of these
categories constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification (i.e., an actual qualification for performing a job). If you
need special assistance in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance to make
arrangements.
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