General Description

Application Timeline : Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The initial application screening will begin Friday, June 2, 2023. Applications received after the initial screening will be reviewed and considered as needed.

Essential Functions/Duties & Responsibilities

The duties listed are intended only as illustrative examples of the various types of work that may be performed by individuals in this classification. Any of the following duties may be performed. These examples are not necessarily performed by all incumbents and do not include all specific essential functions and responsibilities the incumbent may be expected to perform.

• Supervises three or more assigned employees on a recurring daily basis which includes scheduling and assigning work; mentoring, coaching, and training; and reviewing work for completion; evaluating performance and providing necessary feedback to employee; setting work standards; imposing or effectively recommending necessary disciplinary action; responding to grievances; effectively recommending hiring and termination decisions.
• Functions as team member in the management and operation of the water treatment plant(s); provides technical and operational input during the design and construction process for improvements to those facilities; provides technical guidance and makes improvements and modifications as appropriate to ensure highly productive and effective work teams and programs.
• Plans, directs, and supervises the staff who monitors the performance of all equipment, trends and laboratory data in the treatment plant and pump stations; records statistical data concerning plant operations; maintains, operates, repairs, and replaces equipment as necessary; records lab test results for trend analysis and maintains accurate records of analyses and test results; evaluates data and writes reports as required.
• Verifies inventory is correct, creates and follows purchasing contracts, and assures maintenance is completed.
• Responsible for compliance with federal and state permit requirements, rules, regulations, and reporting for each facility. Acts as liaison with state and federal officials concerning plant operations.
• Develops budgets goals, objectives, policies, and maintenance programs to minimize equipment downtime and service interruptions; efficient and effective utilization of staff to cover facility operations.
• Schedules day-to-day work activities of plant operations staff. Resolves schedule conflicts and ensures each shift is adequately filled and staffed. Coordinates with other departments on water-related activities.
• Stays abreast of current regulatory trends affecting various areas of responsibility.
• Ensures that supervised staff maintains a safe working environment and compliance with federal and state health and safety guidelines and regulations.
• Reviews plant operational information and monitoring reports for accuracy and recommends/directs appropriate operational adjustments.
• Maintains professional networks and attend training sessions and conferences as necessary to advance skills and keep abreast of issues and practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Represents the City of Albany by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor. Regards everyone, internal and external, as a customer and deliver the best service possible in a respectful and patient manner.
• Serves as a member of various City committees as assigned.
• Assists other staff in the performance of their duties as assigned; and may provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel.
• Maintains regular job attendance and adherence to working hours.
• Operates a motor vehicle safely and legally.
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

Supervision/Lead Work Exercised

Leadership

• Creates a high-performance work culture by demonstrating a positive attitude and modeling the City’s mission, vision, and values.
• Demonstrates, promotes, and develops leadership, management, and technical skills for self and other employees.
• Conducts self with high integrity, proactive in conserving city resources, and seeks and incorporates customer feedback for continuous improvement of operations.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

This is a supervisory position. Individuals in this classification are responsible for supervising assigned employees which includes scheduling and assigning work; mentoring, coaching, and training; developing work plans and reviewing work for completion; evaluating performance and providing necessary feedback to employee; setting work standards; imposing or effectively recommending necessary disciplinary action; responding to grievances; and making or effectively recommending hiring and termination decisions.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education and Experience:

Special Requirements:

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license.
• Possession of an Oregon Health Authority water treatment III certification, or ability to obtain within six months of job placement.
• In accordance with Human Resources substance abuse policies, incumbents in this position are subject to the City's Drug & Alcohol testing program. As defined within that program, this position supervises “safety sensitive” personnel and is subject to randomized drug screenings.
• The individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: the modern principles and practices of public water treatment plant, operation and maintenance methods, materials, and equipment used in treatment plants; laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to areas of responsibility; principles of supervision and personnel practices; and budgeting and record keeping.

Skill in: the operation of listed tools and equipment used; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other work groups and departments, agencies, interest groups, supply vendors, and the public; and analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and implementing recommendations in support of goals.

Ability to: plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinates to accomplish goals and objectives; prepare and present comprehensive written and oral reports on technical and complex issues to a nontechnical audience; operate computers for data entry, word processing and/or accounting purposes; operate and repair small/light equipment, such as power tools; operate and repair medium equipment and machinery; operate and repair heavy or complex machinery, such as, construction equipment, or treatment plants; supervise employees using or repairing heavy or complex machinery; establish policies for using, acquiring, and/or maintaining heavy or complex machinery; create plans for and guide implementation of major construction projects; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; understand and carry out written and oral instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public.