WATER / WASTEWATER OPERATIONS MANAGER

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The Water/Wastewater Operations Manager provides overall management and compliance of the Community’s

water supply and wastewater disposal facilities through the supervision of staff including operators, pump

mechanics/electricians, utility service personnel, and others. The position is critical in maintaining safe water

delivery and wastewater disposal to residents, government operations, and business enterprises throughout the

Gila River Indian Community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Overall responsibility for water quality testing, compliance, records and reports for potable water production,

treatment, and delivery through public water systems.

 Responsible for staff development, supervision, scheduling, and oversight to complete duties through staff

and subordinate supervisors.

 Responsible for water system Operation & Maintenance (O&M) including scheduled Preventative

Maintenance (PM) and emergency repairs.

 Responsible for O&M of Community wastewater disposal and treatment systems.

 Responsible for Wastewater compliance monitoring, testing, and reporting.

 Coordinates with Engineering staff regarding system expansion and improvements.

 Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY:

 Knowledge of applicable regulations (Federal/State) governing water/wastewater compliance

 Knowledge of potable water supply, pumping, distribution, and treatment systems-design, operations, and

compliance tracking.

 Knowledge of domestic wastewater collection, pumping, and treatment systems-design, operations, and

compliance tracking.

 Knowledge of Operation & Maintenance requirements for both water and wastewater systems, including

SCADA controls.

 Knowledge of water/wastewater industry heavy equipment, tools, and safety procedures.