Water Operations Specialist

Summary•Avon, CO

About The Position

Rivers need water, and we need YOU! Eagle River Water & Sanitation District (ERWSD) is seeking a Water Operations Specialist to serve as a technical leader and subject-matter expert. This role is designed for an experienced water treatment professional who desires to provide advanced technical support, analysis, and coordination across treatment operations, regulatory programs, and capital projects. At Eagle River Water & Sanitation District, the work you do matters. We operate a complex, water and wastewater system in the heart of Colorado’s Vail Valley, serving mountain communities across challenging terrain and significant elevation changes. Our teams manage diverse treatment technologies, critical infrastructure, and essential public services that protect public health and the environment.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of technical experience in water treatment or a closely related field.
State of Colorado Certified Water Professional Water A and Water Distribution III licenses. Support will be provided to obtain required licensure within the first two years of employment if not already held.
Familiarity with policies, procedures, rules, and regulations pertaining to water treatment and distribution system operation (e.g., Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, Colorado Regulation 100, and all Rules within Colorado Regulation 11).
Demonstrated ability to analyze treatment processes, interpret operational and laboratory data, and apply findings to support system performance improvements.
Proven technical writing skills, including preparation of technical memoranda, process evaluations, and regulatory or program reports.
Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly, both orally and in writing.
Experience using Excel for data analysis, formulas, charts, graphs, and historian or reporting queries.
Valid driver’s license required and ability to meet ERWSD insurability standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting capital improvement projects, pilot studies, or system optimization initiatives.

Responsibilities

Technical Expertise & Treatment Optimization: Serve as a technical resource for water treatment facilities by monitoring and evaluating treatment performance using engineering studies, operational logs and trends, field and laboratory data, and system analytics, and by conducting jar tests and pilot studies to optimize chemical dosing, membrane life expectancy, filter performance, corrosion control, TOC removal, chlorine demand, and overall treatment efficiency.
Regulatory & Program Support: Support regulatory compliance and optimization programs through data analysis, accurate recordkeeping, technical documentation, and report writing, including participation in the Partnership for Safe Water program and continuous improvement efforts.
Capital Projects & System Improvements: Provide technical support for the design, construction, startup, commissioning, and operational transition of capital improvement projects by collecting, analyzing, and reporting data, coordinating project phasing, managing compliance risk, maintaining service continuity, and representing Water Operations during construction and project-related activities.
Distribution System Technical Support: Provide technical analysis and coordination for the water distribution system, including evaluating flow control strategies and system performance, and serving as a technical liaison between Water Operations and other operational groups for repairs, projects, and routine operations.
Operational Support: Support Water Operations supervisory programs as assigned, serve as a backup Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) as needed, and participate in the supervisor on-call rotation to provide decision-making authority during after-hours operational emergencies or water quality events.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays: 13.5 paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for new parents
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Recreation benefit of up to $800 annually for participating in wellness activities
Employee Assistance Program
Gym Discounts & Pro-Deals
414(h) and457(b) Retirement Plan: Optional pre-tax or Roth contributions
SmartDollar Financial Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $3,000 annually for job-related college coursework
Housing Assistance: Monthly housing stipend of $522, employee housing (pending availability), and down payment assistance programs
Loan Programs for Ski Passes, Electric Vehicles, and Computers
Life & AD&D Insurance: Employer-paid coverage up to 3x annual salary
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance