Water Superintendent

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Seven years of progressively responsible experience in mechanical maintenance and operations of distribution systems and water plants.
• Five years of experience supervising crews as a Water Distribution or Water Plant Supervisor or equivalent position.

• Must possess a current Colorado Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record.
• Must possess a Colorado Class “A” Water Operator Certification.
• Must possess a Colorado Class 4 Water Distribution Certification.

This position is under the general supervision of the Utilities Director, directs, oversees, and manages the water treatment, distribution, and water resource systems maintenance, construction, and operation functions and personnel of the Utilities Department. Responsible for all operational, budgetary, and personnel matters to ensure safe, reliable quality potable water for the Town of Estes Park.  Serves as project manager on major capital projects and improvements to systems.

Examples of Essential Duties and Responsiblities:

The list below is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of the position and not all encompassing.  The Town may change these duties at any time.

• Oversees daily operations and maintenance of the Water Treatment Plant and Distribution system .
• Maintains registration with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment as the Operator In Responsible Charge (ORC).
• Performs general human resources activities including hiring, scheduling, assigning, training, and evaluating of personnel.
• Performs general accounting activities including processing purchase orders, invoices, and contracts.
• Prepares and maintains annual budget and recommends changes to the Director; authorizes spending.
• Supervises and maintain distribution system including line tracers, leak detection, line pressure and testing pump system, hydrant inspection and repair, line tapping equipment, and meter test bench equipment.
• Supervises and maintain water treatment plant operations including chemical feed systems and metering, monitoring equipment, and process analyzers, and handling of all water treatment chemicals.
• Prepares and maintains all documentation for water systems including water rights accounting, compliance issues and reporting to outside agencies.
• Maintains working relationships with coworkers, departments, vendors, engineers, contractors, local, state, and federal agencies such as CDPH&E, EPA, NCWCD, and public.
• Prepares request for proposals for projects and services including performing rate studies.
• Performs plan reviews, permit approval, water usage calculations, and serviceability assessment.
• Responds to the public regarding concerns and complaints.
• Operates a variety of equipment: motorized equipment, including heavy-duty, backhoe, loader, compactors, compressors, jack hammers, confined space equipment, and basic hand power and tools and safety equipment.
• Operates lab equipment and prepares and submit appropriate reports.
• Performs other related work as required or assigned.