Water Plant Supervisor

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, the Water Plant Supervisor oversees operations and staff related to water treatment. As assigned, responsibilities include overseeing the operation, treatment, maintenance, and repair of water equipment, plants, and systems; identifying resource needs; participating in the development of water goals and objectives; participating in the most difficult duties related to maintenance, operation, and repair; assisting with budget tracking; and testing and operating heavy and light equipment. Incumbents supervise other utilities staff, including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training; and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department-specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Supervises staff, including prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.

• Oversees the daily operations and maintenance of water treatment plants, raw water intake facilities, terminal storage facilities and related equipment and systems.

• Oversees facility functions including water quality sampling and monitoring, water treatment processes, and equipment maintenance; ensures compliance with established standards and regulations.

• Monitors and performs adjustments to systems and equipment; administers quality control laboratory checks and flow rate adjustments; troubleshoots operational problems; and maintains operational quality and water supply requirements.

• Plans, organizes, and coordinates projects; identifies resource needs; monitors and tracks project activities and schedules. Maintains the required documentation and records.

• Assists in preparing budget input and budget tracking; assists in planning and program development; recommends system improvements; and prepares related reports and estimates.

• Manages records and information in any format, in accordance with applicable statutes, regulations, and city policy, guidance, and records retention schedule.

• This position m ay be required to m anage the citys slow sand filtration plant as the DRC (Direct Responsible Charge).

OTHER DUTIES:

• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

(At time of application)

Knowledge of:

• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and/or ordinances

• Procedures, processes, instrumentation, and methods of water treatment plant operations

• Applicable procedures, processes, and methods of water treatment technology

• Applicable systems, equipment, and tools

• Water sampling and testing protocols and methods

• Positive and effective customer service principles

• Safe work practices

• Mathematical concepts

• Modern office equipment including computer usage and related software

Skills and Abilities to:

• Relate well, communicate, and work effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders who represent a range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.

• Engage in growth, learning, and self-awareness related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Learn how to communicate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, principles and put them into practice.

• Provide positive and effective customer service.

• Supervise, monitor, training, and evaluating staff.

• Oversee quality control checks and maintain safe water standards.

• Oversee and maintain applicable equipment and systems.

• Identify issues and recommend solutions.

• Read, interpret, and convey technical documents.

• Prepare and maintain reports, estimates, and required data.

• Provide planning and budgeting input.

• Monitor budget compliance.

• Oversee and implementing safe work practices.

Current / Upcoming P rojects

• Switchgear upgrade (Electrical equipment from initial construction of the WTP is being updated and replaced)

• Soda Ash Project (A new robust and modernized soda ash system is being installed at the slow sand plant in Cherry Grove)
• Hazard Mitigation Project (Cl2 to Hypochlorite) (The JWC currently utilizes chlorine gas as its primary disinfectant. This project will replace chlorine with sodium hypochlorite)
• Traveling Screen Rebuild (This traveling screen is original equipment and scheduled to be rebuilt in the fall of 2025)

JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

( At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above .)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Associates degree in chemistry, biology, water, wastewater technology, or related field; and seven years of related experience in all phases of water treatment plant operations and some supervisory experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSE(S) / CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid, current Drivers License and safe driving record

• Oregon Water Treatment Plant Operator IV Certification

Recruitment Timeline

• Application Deadline: 6/8/25

• First Round Interviews: Week of 6/23/25

• Second Round Interviews: Week of 6/30/25

• Final Candidate Selection: Week of 7/7/25

Note: Timeline subject to change based on City needs.

Commitment to Equity

Hiring a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve is essential to delivering exceptional City services and programs. The City of Hillsboro is committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees to thrive. We value, respect, and empower employees as unique individuals with authentic voices and diverse ideas.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

( Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations )

• This position works primarily indoors in an office environment, but also outdoors in the field, exposed to the weather

• This is a Safety Sensitive position - this position/classification impacts the safety of the employee and the safety of others as a result of performing that job

• Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions with or without reasonable accommodation

• Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 1/3 of workday), and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of workday), and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly (2/3 or more of workday) to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work

• Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, workspace restrictions, intense noises, travel and environmental conditions such as disruptive people