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The Water Operations & Maintenance Manager is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City's distribution pump facilities, distribution storage tanks, and the facilities maintenance functions of the Allen Water Treatment Plant (AWTP) (including but not limited to facilities cleaning, plant lighting, HVAC, ground maintenance, waste management, roadway maintenance, safety and security. Determines maintenance and repair schedules for equipment and facilities. Manages workflow, work quality, and assigns work tasks to ensure proper operation and maintenance of the plant. Ensures reliable and safe water service that is compliant with Federal and State regulatory agencies and customer expectations. Supports the mission, vision, strategic plan, goals, and decisions of the City. 

Reports to: Utilities Deputy Director - Operations & Maintenance 

Direct Reports: Process Maintenance Supervisor, Facilities designated Resource Technicians, Maintenance Technician and Mechanic, Operations Specialist 

The listed examples of work are not intended to be all-inclusive. They may be modified with additions, deletions, or changes as necessary. 

• Plans and oversees the maintenance of the AWTP, collection and distribution pump facilities, diversion structures and distribution storage tanks. 

• Establishes process reliability metrics and employees’ performance goals and objectives. 

• Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures. 

• Establishes schedules and methods for the maintenance of the AWTP, collection, and distribution assets. 

• Identifies and determines equipment’s operational parameters, and requirements for various maintenance programs, including the development, implementation, and evaluation of preventative maintenance, parts inventory, and equipment replacement programs. 

• Works collaboratively with the Plant Manager, Supervisors, and Operators to keep the AWTP running effectively and efficiently. 

• Monitors and ensures maintenance and repair quality to prolong the life of industrial equipment and machinery. 

• Establishes, maintains, and modifies annual written service programs and schedules for the facility. 

• Tracks physical assets and establishes replacement schedules. Work collaboratively with the Engineering Asset Management team to support data collection, data analytics, level of service performance tracking, and future rehabilitation and renewal planning for critical assets. 

• Prioritizes and coordinates major corrective repair and preventive maintenance activities with AWTP staff to ensure the integrity of the treatment process. 

• Confers with the Environmental Compliance Manager to ensure compliance with all current and future federal, state, and regional laws, permits, reporting requirements, safety protocols, and environmental regulations. 

• Assists with preparation of the annual budget; including the forecasting of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; administers the approved budget in compliance with all applicable city policies and procedures. 

• Participates in the long-term strategic planning efforts of the department, representing the needs and interests of the water operations group. 

• Gathers and interprets a variety of information to recommend and implement solutions relating to design, construction, operations, optimization, and strategies for water plant maintenance activities in collaboration with the Engineering Division. Stays current on organization plans and needs, and industry tools and technology. 

• Supervises and establishes performance standards and career development metrics. Holds regular one on one meetings with direct reports. Makes decisions related to staffing, performance evaluations, salary increases, and training. Ensures compliance with applicable personnel guidelines and employment law. 

• Prepares City Council, Water and Sewer Board, and public presentations and memos, as necessary. 

• Plans and manages assets and maintenance activities. 

• Coordinates with the Distribution and Collections Manager to ensure proper system operations and provide support as needed. 

• Oversees assigned Capital Projects 

• Performs other duties as assigned and requested. 

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or other water treatment related field preferred. 

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE 

• Minimum of 8 years' increasingly responsible experience in water utility operations and maintenance 

• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience 

• Knowledge of Project and asset management principles are highly desirable 

 LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, or CERTIFICATIONS 

• Colorado Class A Water Operator Certification or able to obtain within six months from hire 

• PMP certification is preferred 

• Any distribution, industrial, mechanical or electrical certifications 

• Valid Colorado motor vehicle operator’s license and acceptable driving record required. 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 

Inaddition to above requirements: newhires must, as a condition of employment, pass the following pre-offer and post-offer/hire processes: in-person interviews, reference checks, and background checks, which may include local police check, DMV check, drug screen, and fingerprint checks through CBI/FBI. 

• Proven leadership and motivational skills. Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate, establish, and maintain effective work relationships with the City Council, Water and Sewer Board, staff, employees, contractors, citizens, and outside agencies. 
  • Strong interpersonal, facilitation and analytical skills; consistent principle-based judgment; a strategic thinker. 
  • Must be a well-organized, decisive, self-directed, intelligent, and articulate team player who can relate to all levels of the organization. 
  • Innovative problem-solving approach. 
  • Experience with water operations and maintenance budgeting and management. 
  • Strong knowledge of water treatment processes and water quality control during the treatment process. 
  • Basic knowledge of irrigation ditch operations and maintenance, dam monitoring and maintenance, and water treatment plant residual dewatering. 
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Outlook, and PowerPoint. 
  • Ability to use SCADA, BlueBeam, GIS, financial and time keeping applications. 

Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 

Encounters with hazardous conditions (including electrical currents, heavy equipment, fumes, bodily fluids, extreme temperatures, threatening behaviors, inadequate lighting, restricted movement, or intense noise) is: 

Frequent (greater than 50% of Time)  

$109,186 - $163,778/Annual Salary

The City of Englewood offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off 
• Paid Sick Leave 
• 12 Paid Holidays 

More information about our benefits can be found here 

Open until filled.