Water Treatment Plant Supervisor
Clackamas River Water (CRW) is seeking a qualified candidate to be our new Water Treatment Plant Supervisor. CRW has earned a reputation for providing high-quality drinking water to nearly 13,000 retail and commercial customers that serve a population of approximately 50,000 in addition to providing wholesale water to neighboring water systems. We are offering an excellent opportunity for you to be part of a sustainable organization well known for providing the community we serve with our most precious resource –water.
Our values for Quality Water | Customer Service | Financial Accountability | Responsible Stewardship govern what we do in serving each other, the public and our surrounding community.
Essential Duties:
The Water Treatment Plant Supervisor assists the Water Resources Manager in overseeing drinking water production for CRW including operation, maintenance and repair of the treatment facilities, intakes, storage reservoirs, pumping facilities, and SCADA system. Provides supervision of staff assigned to these operations and ensures compliance with all federal and state drinking water requirements are achieved and properly reported to regulatory agencies.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in biology, environmental science, or closely related field and a minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in water systems operations that includes supervisory responsibilities or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess Oregon Health Authority Water Treatment Operator Level II Certification with the ability to achieve a Level III certification or higher in order to provide Direct Responsible Charge (DRC) duties when required. Experience in a public sector environment, additional operational experience and a Water Treatment Operator Level IV is preferred.
- Ability to successfully supervise and guide a team of water treatment operators.
- Strong interpersonal, team building and verbal/written communication and planning skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in technical knowledge, analysis and project management principles to water resources management issues including hydrology, hydraulics, fluid mechanics, water treatment and flow, water quality and mixing processes.
- Demonstrated application of federal and state regulations for public drinking water systems.
- As this is considered a safety-sensitive position: you must be able to meet physical standards including wearing respiratory protection equipment based on passing a specialized physical exam prior to hire date and maintain respirator certification. A valid driver’s license is also required.
Closing Date: Open until filled
CRW offers 4-10 schedule option, a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, basic life and long-term disability coverage and retirement plans including enrollment into Oregon’s public employees’ retirement system (PERS).
Clackamas River Water is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is a drug-free workplace. It is our policy to require a criminal/civil background and driving record check, and a drug and alcohol screen for safety-sensitive positions, as a condition of employment.