Water Distribution Supervisor

PARKER WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT•Parker, CO

3d•$109,283 - $128,565•Onsite

About The Position

This exempt position is responsible for supervising, planning, scheduling, assigning, and reviewing the work of employees assigned to the potable water distribution system. This position is responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair, inspection, and performance of distribution system assets, including water mains, valves, hydrants, service lines, blowoffs, pressure reducing valves, air/vacuum valves, meters and appurtenances, pressure zones, distribution-related pumping or storage interfaces, and field response activities.

Requirements

Colorado Class IV Distribution certification required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
Colorado Class D Water Treatment certification required or must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
Experience supervising certified distribution operators or field crews in a municipal or special district utility environment.
Colorado Class B CDL with tanker and Hazmat endorsement and removal of air brake restriction required or must be obtained within 24 months of hire, if required for assigned vehicles, equipment, or operational duties.
Must have a Motor Vehicle Record within the Acceptable or no less than Borderline rating according to the Vehicle Policy.

Nice To Haves

Higher-level treatment certifications are strongly encouraged and may be required based on operational needs.
Backflow prevention/cross-connection control certification, traffic control certification, confined space training, trenching and shoring training, or other safety certifications may be required based on assigned duties.

Responsibilities

Supervises assigned employees. Supervisory duties include, but are not limited to: Management and coaching of assigned employees, workload prioritizing, performance evaluations, review and approval of timesheets, disciplinary documentations, worker’s compensation paperwork and employee safety issues.
Plans, coordinates, and oversees the operation, maintenance, inspection, testing, repair, and documentation of the potable water distribution system, including valves, hydrants, pressure control devices, service lines, and related infrastructure.
Provides daily operational direction for water mains, valves, hydrants, service lines, blowoffs, pressure reducing valves, air/vacuum valves, distribution appurtenances, and related field infrastructure.
Coordinates work schedules, manpower needs, crew assignments, on-call coverage, emergency response coverage, and daily field priorities.
Oversees leak detection, main break response, service line repairs, valve repairs, hydrant repairs, emergency shutoffs, service restoration, field investigations, and distribution system troubleshooting.
Monitors and manages distribution system pressure zones, flow conditions, service reliability, pressure complaints, low-pressure issues, high-pressure concerns, and operational changes that may affect customers or system performance.
Coordinates with water production, treatment, engineering, water quality, maintenance, customer service, contractors, and other departments to maintain reliable distribution system operation.
Supports distribution system water quality initiatives through flushing programs, sampling coordination, disinfectant residual monitoring, field investigations, customer complaint response, and implementation of corrective actions.
Coordinates flushing requirements with Groundwater Production and Water Purification Plant staff to manage source supply and storage impacts.
Ensures distribution system work is performed in accordance with approved SOPs, safety requirements, regulatory requirements, water quality standards, and District procedures.
Supports compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local drinking water regulations related to distribution system operation, monitoring, public health protection, water quality, reporting, and corrective action.
Coordinates with assigned staff and appropriate program owners on cross-connection control and backflow prevention activities, including field support, investigations, program documentation, and corrective action follow-up.
Maintains distribution system asset, operational, and regulatory records; analyzes and reports performance data; and supports asset management, maintenance planning, GIS updates, and lifecycle replacement strategies.
Plans, schedules, and coordinates corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance activities for distribution infrastructure.
Uses SCADA, GIS, work order systems, field maps, as-builts, databases, and other technology to monitor system conditions, plan work, document activities, and support operational decision-making.
Operates and monitors the WISE system utilizing a SCADA computer system and manual control processes to ensure safe and efficient system operations.
Troubleshoots distribution system issues and works closely with maintenance, IT, engineering, contractors, vendors, and other departments for equipment repairs, system investigations, inspections, and project support.
Coordinates and oversees distribution system projects, contractor activities, utility locates, shutdown planning, inspections, and construction support to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with District standards.
Establishes procedures and work methods to economically and effectively utilize personnel, equipment, vehicles, tools, inventory, and distribution assets.
Reviews and analyzes work methods, equipment condition, field performance, repair trends, water loss indicators, and maintenance records to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
Develops, writes, edits, updates, and trains staff on SOPs for distribution operations, field repairs, valve operations, flushing, hydrant maintenance, emergency response, isolation, pressure control, and water quality response.
Verbally reports emergencies, abnormal conditions, major malfunctions, water quality concerns, distribution outages, and public safety concerns to the Water Production & Distribution Manager and initiates proper action in accordance with approved procedures.
Supports departmental budgeting, purchasing, inventory control, work order management, and equipment maintenance planning.
Ensures safe work zone practices, traffic control coordination, excavation safety, confined space awareness, trenching/shoring safety, equipment safety, PPE use, and standardized field safety practices.
Serves as a District representative by responding to customer inquiries, resolving service-related concerns, communicating operational impacts, and maintaining positive public relations.
Attends technical, regulatory, leadership, and safety training meetings, courses, and seminars as required.
May act as the Water Production & Distribution Manager as needed and will be a resource to others to solve problems.
Submits budget and expenditure estimates and reports for operation and maintenance of the plant to the Water Production & Distribution Manager.
Generates P.O. requests, schedules work orders and equipment repairs.
Handles hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals during delivery, storage and use.
Routinely performs physical cleanup and housekeeping of work areas, equipment, and buildings using standard cleaning equipment and material, and chemical cleaning procedures.
Assists with District public relations by conducting plant tours; representing the District in the community; or responding to telephone inquiries and complaints.
Other duties as assigned.