Water Operations Supervisor - Compliance and Optimization

Summary•Avon, CO

About The Position

Eagle River Water & Sanitation District is seeking a Water Operations Supervisor to provide leadership over water operations programs, regulatory compliance, and system performance. The position is ideal for an experienced water professional who thrives in complex systems, applies sound judgment in regulated environments, and is motivated by continuous improvement. Eagle River Water & Sanitation District operates one of Colorado’s most complex and scenic water systems in the heart of the Vail Valley, serving communities from Vail to Avon and Edwards. Here, your work directly protects public health, sustains mountain communities, and helps preserve the natural resources that make this region exceptional.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an environmental, engineering, or related field preferred.
Minimum of four years of progressive experience in water treatment and/or distribution system operations, and two years’ experience leading staff.
Ability to obtain Colorado Water Treatment Class A and Colorado Water Distribution Class III certifications within one year of hire.
Advanced knowledge of drinking water regulations, including the Safe Drinking Water Act and Colorado Regulation 11.
Strong understanding of water treatment and distribution system operations, SCADA systems, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
Ability to analyze complex operational and compliance data and exercise independent judgment on matters of significance.
Experience using Excel for data analysis, formulas, charts, graphs, and historian or reporting queries.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of regulatory documentation and technical summaries.

Responsibilities

Regulatory Program Administration: manage drinking water regulatory programs, including the Lead and Copper Rule, Disinfection Byproducts Rule, Total Coliform Rule, Discharge Monitoring Reporting, and the Partnership for Safe Water program, exercising independent judgment in interpreting requirements, overseeing compliance data, coordinating QA/QC with contract laboratories, and providing technical and redundancy support to ensure accurate, defensible, and continuous regulatory reporting.
Operational Support: Provide oversight and decision-making for water treatment and distribution systems using SCADA and operational data, serve as a backup Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC), participate in the supervisor on-call rotation, and evaluate system conditions to recommend corrective actions during abnormal or emergency situations.
Data Analysis & Performance Support: Lead analytical efforts for water operations performance and system optimization by developing and maintaining iHistorian SCADA queries and reporting tools, supporting internal and external data requests, and using KPIs and data trends to inform decisions.
System Improvement & Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership for water treatment and distribution system improvement initiatives, operational studies, and optimization efforts, including flow control strategies, alarm management, SCADA improvements, process validation, and input to master planning and capital planning
Documentation, Standards & Knowledge Transfer: Support the development and continuous improvement of SOPs and O&M documentation, serve as a mentor and subject matter resource to operators and supervisors to promote consistency, standardization, and best practices across water operations.

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, 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