Meters Supervisor

Centennial Water and Sanitation District is seeking applicants for the Meters Supervisor position. this position performs a variety of routine and complex administrative tasks, which include planning, organization, and directing activities for the district’s field facilities and professional staff. The field facilities include water meters, distribution pipelines and pump stations, raw and finished water reservoirs, wastewater collection pipelines, wells, ground-water treatment plants, and lift stations. This is an advanced level supervisory position with significant responsibilities for the operation and maintenance of District facilities and supervision of personnel. Interfaces with other departments, sections, consultants, contractors, and the public to ensure coordination of activities.

If you are hard-working, prompt, responsible, and able to effectively work independently or with a team, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Centennial Water is a great place to work! We recognize the importance of a work/life balance and offer an outstanding benefits package which includes:

• Health Benefits - Employees have a choice of four different medical plan options, with dental and vision insurance included in addition to life insurance.
• Retirement - We support an employee's desire to save for retirement through a pension plan and a 457 deferred compensation plan.
• Paid Time Off - Enjoy nine paid holidays annually in addition to vacation time, personal leave, a three-level sick leave program and bereavement leave.
• Discounts - We have secured group discounts for employees through LifeMart which includes thousands of retailers, service providers, insurance, travel, tickets, childcare and more. Not to mention our Employee Assistance Program and discounted recreation center memberships.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops, proposes and monitors expenditures of operation, maintenance, and capital improvement budgets.
• This position is required to be part of the meters team on-call rotation and may be required to respond while not being on-call to assist with emergencies.
• Prepares the budget for projects by identifying the appropriate scope, schedule, and total project budget.
• Assists the Director with planning and organizing the water/wastewater division; assists with the planning of short-term and long-term needs; and assists in the preparation of the annual budget /budget amendments.
• Manages the district’s fleet vehicles.
• Recommends District policies and implements programs and actions to maintain compliance with local, State, Federal, and local regulations.
• Plans, directs, coordinates, supervises, and reviews the work of assigned staff engaged in water and wastewater repair, replacement, and construction while being compliant with policies, procedures and quality standards.
• Reads reports, engineering specifications, technical material, professional publications, regulatory publications, engineering text, plans, and specifications.
• Reviews engineering designs for modifications to existing systems or the installation of new systems.
• Issues written and verbal instructions and employs excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Review workloads, assign work, and coach employees with specialized instructions and practices for job accomplishments. May contribute to other employees' performance evaluations, assist with the hiring process by interviewing and making recommendations and providing input to subordinate supervisory staff.
• Evaluates, documents, and performs employee evaluations.
• Schedules and coordinates work activities with other departments, sections, contractors, consultants, state and local agencies to avoid interruptions of service.
• Analyzes and recommends improvements to existing facilities, equipment, and operating systems.
• Supervises and inspects the work of contractors.
• Develops and maintains records, files, and databases relating to the field water and wastewater facilities.
• Evaluates the need for and directs emergency response to water and wastewater, or other related emergencies.
• Ensures work is performed in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
• Provides support for a variety of special projects by assisting with planning, site preparation, on-site staffing, clean-up, and evaluation.
• Performs other duties and special assignments, which may be outside the primary areas of employment.
• Assist other sections as needed to complete the goals of the organization.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the direct supervision of the Collection & Distribution Superintendent.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Exercises supervision over the Residential and Commercial Leads.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.
• Five years’ experience in the operation and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• A minimum of two years supervisory experience.
• Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Certification at Grade IV Level.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of State of Colorado Cross-Connection Control requirements and programs.
• Considerable knowledge of water meter functions and water accounting practices.
• Comprehend technical literature, blueprints, equipment operations, maintenance manuals, construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Teamwork, supervisory and performance management skills.
• Work with people of diverse backgrounds and points of view as part of a team.
• Effectively communicate written and verbal complex technical information, to contractors, developers, property owners, employees, consultants, and the public.
• Knowledge of State and Federal Regulatory requirements relating to water and wastewater facilities and programs.
• Perform required mathematical computations.
• Skilled in operating listed tools and equipment.
• Follow through on tasks and adapt to changing priorities, process conditions, and circumstances.
• Must be available to be part of the meters team on-call rotation and may be required to respond while not being on-call to assist with emergencies.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Availability to work during non-scheduled hours when necessary.
• Must be able to respond to District facilities within 30 minutes while on-call.

TOOLS, RESOURCES & EQUIPMENT USED

Company issued computer, Office 365, server and database software, M.S.D.S data sheets, GIS system, motor vehicles, O & M manuals, desk and cell phone, District radio, leak detection equipment, office equipment such as MFP scanner/copier/fax machine, design and construction drawings, plans and specifications, water meter test equipment, technical literature and calculator.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Strength and mobility to work in a typical field setting, including operating hand/power tools: stamina to perform sustained physical labor, including standing, walking, climbing and working in confined or awkward spaces; strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds with proper equipment; vision to read printed materials.

WORK SCHEDULE

Generally, this position works a 4 day/10-hour schedule between 6:30a.m. and 5:00p.m. The work schedule will vary depending on weather conditions, projects, events, programs, meetings, and staffing levels, and will include some evening, early morning, weekend, overtime hours and may be required to report during non-scheduled hours.

The position is on a 24-hour on-call rotation program. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

WORK CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/ or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, traffic, toxic, or caustic chemicals.

Work is performed in potentially hazardous environments: i.e. confined spaces, electrical, infectious, and mechanical hazards.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and is split 50/50 between office and field work.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application or resume, rating of education and experience, panel interview, reference check, and job-related tests might be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific states of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the districts and requirements of the job change.

Pre-employment screening includes background check, illegal substances screen and motor vehicle record check.

ABOUT US

Centennial Water & Sanitation District has provided water and wastewater services to Highlands Ranch residential and commercial customers for more than three decades. Centennial Water strives to ensure that our water resources are used wisely. Centennial Water’s strategy is to optimize the use of surface water. Over the past 25 years, approximately 90 percent of the water supplied has come from renewable river supplies.

Our Vision

To set the standard of excellence for community-based water and wastewater utility services through innovative practices in finance, operations, and resource management.

Our Mission

Provide safe, sustainable, and reliable water and wastewater utility services to our customers with superior quality and value.

Our Core Values

• Safety - We work to ensure a safe environment for our employees and our customers.
• Teamwork - We collaborate with internal teams and regional partners to achieve our goals.
• Vision - We remain forward thinking to identify opportunities to benefit our community. We strive to provide leadership within the water and wastewater industry.
• Excellence in Service - We strive for excellence in all facets of our industry, including customer service, water quality, and environmental stewardship.
• Integrity - We take pride in our work and demonstrate honest and ethical behavior to ensure we meet our obligations. We respect the valuable resources that we are entrusted with and are committed to protecting them.

We are accepting applications for at least two weeks or until the position is filled.

Submit applications at centennialwater.org/apply or if viewing from our career center, click "Apply" below.