Water/Wastewater Operations Manager

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Accomplishes the Utilities Department’s objectives by
planning, organizing, and supervising all functions required to operate and
maintain the Tribe’s drinking water and wastewater systems. Maintains
confidentiality of all privileged information.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinates
  the allocation, regulation and delivery of fresh water to customers.
• Collects
  and delivers water and wastewater compliant samples to labs.
• Analyzes
  conditions of the water system to ensure compliance with established rules
  and regulations.
• Reviews
  and evaluates water reports, records, logs and graphs to confirm adequacy
  of present and projected water needs on a monthly basis.
• Manages
  wastewater treatment plant and the wastewater collection systems including
  installing, maintaining, repairing, enlarging and relocating systems.
• Operates
  and maintains a dewatering sludge unit, sewage transfer stations, pumps,
  generation units and associated equipment.
• Prepares
  plans and specifications for new equipment or modification of existing
  equipment to provide increased operational capacity or efficiency.
• Performs
  and documents preventative maintenance.
• Prioritizes,
  assigns, and schedules work activities and projects, monitors workflow,
  implements policies and procedures, reviews and evaluates work. 
• Keeps
  Utilities Director and other departments informed of status of activities
  by attending meetings and submitting reports. 
• Maintains
  professional and technical knowledge by conducting research; attending
  seminars, educational workshops, classes and conferences; reviewing
  professional publications; establishing networks; participating in
  professional societies; conferring with representatives of contracting
  agencies and related organizations.
• Contributes
  to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.
• Operates
  a variety of conventional and specialized vehicles on-site including
  loader, backhoe, and other heavy equipment.
• Performs
  other duties as required.

 

Minimum
Qualifications:

• High School
  Diploma plus two years work experience in utility maintenance and
  operation is required, or equivalent combination of education and
  experience.       
• Documented
  relevant education in automotive mechanics, electronics, plumbing, welding
  technology, water treatment or wastewater treatment or related field may
  substitute for experience at a rate of 30 semester hours equals one year
  of experience.
• Level II Water
  and Wastewater Operations Certification is required.
• Must possess and
  maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license and have a clean driving
  record.

 

Knowledge, Skills,
and Abilities:

·      
Knowledge
of the methods and techniques of maintaining and repairing drinking   

 water
and wastewater plant equipment, machinery and related facilities.

·      
Metering
and measuring devices related to wastewater.

·      
Basic
mathematics.

·      
Occupational
hazards and safety practices in the drinking water and wastewater 

 or
maintenance field.

·      
Office
procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable  

 software applications.

·      
Skill
in performing maintenance and equipment repair.

·      
Operating
powered and manual equipment and tools.

·      
Ability
to perform skilled and semi-skilled maintenance activities including the 

 installation, maintenance and repair of
wastewater treatment plant equipment.

·      
Perform
preventative maintenance tasks on plant equipment, machinery and

 related facilities.

·      
Operate
a variety of maintenance equipment in a safe and effective manner

·      
Read,
interpret and understand technical manuals, blueprints, drawings, and

 diagrams.

·      
Diagnose,
troubleshoot, update and repair malfunctioning equipment.

 

Physical
Demands:

·      
Work
is performed outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather and on slippery

surfaces.

·      
May
be exposed to chemicals (including chlorine).

·      
Must
be able to lift and/or move 50 pounds; physical exertion is required,

 including extensive walking, standing,
bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, and

reaching.
May be exposed to loud noises and vibrations. Irregular work hours

may be
required during weekends and/or evenings and/or holidays.

 

 

Work Environment:

Work is performed both in an office or
outdoor setting with exposure to dirt,
dust, fumes and loud noises. Standing and walking may be on uneven surfaces or
unstable ground.  Working in sensitive
and/or hazardous areas is common. Situations where safety-toe shoes, safety
goggles, gloves, or protective face shields are needed may occur. Evening,
weekend, and/or holiday work will be required. 
Incumbent is required to be on call 24 hours during periods of water
utility emergency operations. 

 

Note: This job
specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the
exclusive standards of the position. 
Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other
related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

 

 

NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE

SUBMIT APPLICATION AND RESUME TO:

PUEBLO OF
TESUQUE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

RT. 42 BOX 360T, SANTA FE, NM 87506

FAX (505)
982-2331

OR ONLINE AT: tesuquehr@pueblooftesuque.org