Town of Cave Creek Hiring for Utilities Field Operations Supervisor Full Time

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FIRST REVIEW WILL BE ON FEBRUARY 9, 2023FLSA: Non-ExemptPlacement within the salary range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget.Located in the northern portion of the Phoenix Metropolitan area, the Town of Cave Creek is a small town that is proud of its Western heritage. The Utilities Department manages the water treatment and distribution system for Cave Creek. The Town also operates the Desert Hills Water System, which supplies water to an unincorporated area west of Town limits. Currently there are just under 5,000 active water accounts in both water systems. The Cave Creek water system consists of a 3 million gallon per day surface water plant that treats and delivers Central Arizona Project water. The Desert Hills water system has 3 production wells that help with demands. If you are looking for a place where the people are engaged and willing to work together as a team to help everyone succeed, the Town of Cave Creek is the place for you! At the Town of Cave Creek, you will be part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset. PURPOSEUnder the general direction of the Utilities Director, this position oversees the Town’s two separate water systems (Cave Creek and Desert Hills) operations to ensure compliance with Federal, State and Local regulations. This is accomplished through scheduling and assigning tasks to employees, and contractors engaged in the operation, maintenance and construction of the water distribution system. This is a working supervisor position that will require the candidate to participate in regular work duties, including being part of the on-call rotation for the distribution systems.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

The position performs a wide variety of advanced and specialized duties related to supervising, planning, construction, maintenance, repair of the water systems and overseeing blue-staking of the Town’s water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems. Oversees meter reading activities and all meter testing and replacement programs. Provides technical guidance, assigns, and monitors work, sets work schedules, and assists staff with complicated and difficult assignments. Assists in preparing and implementing the Capital and Operating budgets, maintain records and s, review, and track expenditures. Oversees staff training, recommend new technologies and work methods to continuously improve operations and system efficiencies. Works closely with other divisions, departments, outside public and private agencies, and the general public.SUPERVISION – RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERSSupervise and coordinate assigned operators and technicians. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Town policies, procedures, and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, appraising performance, rewarding, and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, resolving problems, and planning, assigning, and directing work. Provide oversight for the activities of skilled and semi-skilled workers in the in the planning, inspection, maintenance and repair of the Towns water and wastewater systems.Coordinate and monitor contractors work and performance.Communicate with supervisors and clients as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING OR EXPERIENCEMust possess upon hire a Grade 3 operator certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) in the discipline of Water Distribution. Ability to obtain and maintain a Grade 4 certification in Water Distribution within one year of hire.Within one year of hire, obtain an ADEQ Grade 1 operator certification in Wastewater Collections7 or more years of distribution experience, with at least 1 year as a supervisor desired. An unrestricted Arizona Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tanker endorsement. A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.