Foreman/Supervisor

Chipeta Water District seeks a highly motivated leader to join our Team! Under general direction, manages and coordinates activities, including installation, maintenance, repair, expansion and relocation of the District’s water distribution infrastructure. Efficiently organizes, plans and directs daily and long-term work crew activities. Aids the office manager in preparing budget and plans for future needs of the division. Ensures compliance with State and Federal regulations, maintains system records and reports as required by regulatory agencies and maintains compliance with District safety standards. Responds to citizen inquiries and concerns. Requires a strong understanding of pressurized water distribution operating principles and hydraulics, hydraulic modeling principals, use of SCADA systems, construction practices/management, and personnel management.

Essential Functions:

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

- Manage the Districts system operations, including oversight of the construction and repair of water distribution infrastructure, meter installation, including operation and adjustments of the Water Distribution SCADA system.

- Ensure District compliance with applicable state and federal regulations and requirements for operating water distribution, including the District’s monthly Bacti testing, annual cross connection control, Tank inspections, and lead and copper testing programs.

- Identify and address problems associated with maintaining and installing new water distribution infrastructure by consulting plans and specifications and conferring with various consultants, engineers and vendors.

- Assist in the development and implementation of division policies and procedures, goals, objectives and annual budgets.

- Manage water distribution capital improvement masterplans and hydraulic models to serve the expanding community needs.

- Evaluate new developments in materials, tools, equipment and processes. Implement and manage changes to reduce operating costs and improve efficiency.

- Ensure that all applicable safety, personnel and operational rules and regulations are followed by staff, contractors and vendors when appropriate.

- Respond to customer inquiries, concerns and complaints and work to resolve issues in a professional and positive manner. Follow up with customers when concerns are resolved.

Core Beliefs:

Core beliefs are deeply held values and assumptions that guide individuals in the workplace. Core beliefs define how we do things. By establishing core beliefs, Chipeta Water District is creating a common culture that shapes employee behavior in a positive and predictable manner. When these beliefs are shared, they create cohesiveness and mutual commitment in the organization and flexibility to change as they occur.

Our core beliefs are centered on exceptional service and are based on treating our customers and fellow team members with dignity and respect. We value teamwork and recognize that we must continually strive to improve customer experience. Every team member, regardless of job title, plays a part in creating a service environment and each is empowered to respond to the needs of our customers and teammates. We have six Core Beliefs: Respect, Ethics, Leadership, Accountability, Transparency, Excellence in Service.

Job Requirements:

- 2 years of related experience.

- The District will consider an appropriate level of education, training and applicable work experience that results in comparable knowledge and skills.

- Knowledge and skill in construction management, project management, and crew management.

- This position is subject to non-standard working hours including nights, weekends and holidays.

- Licensures & Certificates (must be active and current):

- Current Colorado Driver's license with an acceptable record. • Certified Colorado Water Professional - Water Distribution II.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

Moderate physical work requires the ability to lift a maximum of 100 lbs.; occasional lifting, carrying, walking, standing and hand/eye coordination. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, including ladders and staircases up to 40 feet. Frequent hand/eye coordination for operation of personal computers, and the use of hands to handle small parts; vision for reading and preparing written reports and documents; frequent speech communication, hearing and listening to maintain communications with employees and citizens. Requires driving and walking during inclement weather. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is periodically exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles, extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration or is required to work at a high level above ground level.

Supplemental Information

All candidates are subject to a pre-employment background check and drug screen. Chipeta Water District is Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all people hired.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $28.95 per hour

Benefits:

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

- Day shift

- Holidays

- Monday to Friday

- On call

- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person