What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Manager position at Santo Domingo Tribe?
UTILITY MANAGER
About Santo Domingo:
For over 400 years, Santo Domingo Pueblo has been one of the central Indian Pueblos in New Mexico. Located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, along the I-25 corridor, over 25 different departments with more than 200 employees work together to bring the expanding top-of-line services to over 5000 members of Santo Domingo Pueblo. We work hard together while honoring the traditions and work-life balance that allows each one of us to be the best versions of ourselves.
About Our Work Environment:
Our work environment has:
- Friendly staff
- Supportive work environment
- Flexibility
- And is community service driven
We offer a generous leave policy that includes vacation, holidays, and administrative days that equal up to 54 days off in a year. Affordable medical plans, health, dental, and vision. Competitive 401k retirement plan, and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance.
Summary of Position:
Under the direction of the TUA Utility Operations Manager, incumbent is responsible for organizing, supervising, and implementing projects for TUA divisional operations in compliance with Federal operating regulations for water distribution and transmission, wastewater, and solid waste systems. Incumbent will oversee Utility Operator(s) daily projects, schedules, and the efficiency of utility systems to ensure that Utility Operator(s) resources and personnel are effectively managed. Incumbent will also represent the TUA on various committees, associations, and projects and provide recommendations to TUA leadership for the development of policies and procedures to meet the Pueblo's short- and long-range utility plans. Work is performed with considerable independence and subject to review through reports and results achieved.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associates degree or technical training in water quality management or wastewater treatment technology; AND a minimum of four (4) years wastewater treatment field experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Water or Wastewater Operator Certification Level I required after 1 year of experience with Santo Domingo Pueblo Tribal Utility Authority as required by the Utility Operations Manager.
- Working knowledge of Geographical Information System (GIS) and experience with maps, and field surveying using traditional and GPS technology.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- A minimum of 3-5 years' experience managing people.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds on a regular basis and sustain prolonged walking and standing.
- Ability to work extended working hours, including weekends, evenings, holidays, or "on call" may be required.
- Must be able to satisfactorily pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen.
- Valid New Mexico driver's license with ability to meet Santo Domingo Pueblo liability insurance requirements and maintain eligibility for insurance.
- Keres speaking is desired.
Are you ready to join our family?
If you would like to learn more about this position, see the attached link. If you would like to APPLY for this position, it can also be found on our website at Careers - (santodomingotribe.org).
Santo Domingo Pueblo exercises Indian preference in employment opportunities but otherwise supports non-discrimination on the basis of age, sex, religion, disability, color, race, or national origin, except where required by bona fide business necessity.
