Posted September 2, 2010

East Grand Forks

Water Plant Supervisor

The East Grand Forks Civil Service will be accepting applications for a fulltime position in the Water & Light Department.

Duties

A. Supervises water treatment plant operations as required

1. Assigns operator shift hours for shifts include rotating shift and maintenance relief shifts
2. Approves vacations, sick leave and comp time
3. Reviews raw water flow and potable water levels
4. Monitors plant systems control panels
5. Monitors water transfer and booster stations
6. Receives reports of developing treatment problems from operators
7. Performs regular duties of a water plant operator when required

B. Reviews and recommends chemical feed rate adjustments as required

1. Collects water samples and performs chemical analysis
2. Reviews results of chemical analysis
3. Computes required chemical doses
4. Recommends chemical feeders adjustments as needed
5. Reviews records of chemical analysis and adjustments performed
6. Schedules orders for water treatment plant chemicals and
reviews all shipments. Reviews monthly chemical inventories

C. Oversees plant equipment and facilities maintenance

1. Schedules periodic inspections to identify potential problems
2. Plans and approves parts inventory and supplies stock
3. Supervises preventative maintenance servicing of complex
equipment and controls
4. Supervises plant staff in equipment repairs and servicing
5. Oversees equipment system diagnosis when systems malfunction
6. Supervises evaluation of repair options
7. Schedules tear down of system components, inspection,
coordinate determination cause of failure
8. Coordinates system repairs, tests and restart with operators
9. Plans inspection and maintenance of ground storage facility,
elevated towers and pump stations
10. Directs operation of boiler system and heating system

D. Develops and maintains mandated State and Federal records, such as:

1. Employee Right-to-Know and safety planning and training
2. Community Right-to-Know
3. Risk Management Plan/Process Safety Management
4. Stage 2 Disinfection, Disinfection By-Product Monitoring
5. Customer Confidence Report
6. SARA Title III Hazardous Material Reporting
7. Lead and Copper sampling and monitoring
8. MN DNR Water Conservation and Emergency Response Plan
9. Directs compliance with all safety requirements established by
state and federal laws
10. Other reports as may be required or assigned

E. Performs related administrative and financial work

1. Assists with preparation of annual budget for Water Plant
2. Reviews and approves all accounts payable for Water Plant
3. Attends regular and special Commission meetings as required
4. Schedules and assists with public tours when required
5. Answers phone, deals with the public, vendors and engineers

F. Evaluates major capital and maintenance upgrades

1. Coordinates with staff, vendors and consulting engineer
2. Plans, schedules and coordinates bench or plant scale tests
3. Evaluates suggestions and ideas as to feasibility
4. Coordinates recommendations for presentation to GM and Commission

G. Performs other related work as required

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a Class A Water Operator’s License from the State of Minnesota; OR qualifications sufficient to obtain a Class A license with 2 years of on the job experience; OR qualifications sufficient to meet the Minnesota State requirements for certification reciprocity under current rules.

Desired Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in chemical, civil, environmental, mechanical, or sanitary
  engineering or in a physical or biological science with demonstrated supervisory and/or management experience.
• Minnesota Special class Boiler Operator License.
• Possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in the State
  of Minnesota.

Salary

$21.75 entry level to $36.24 per hour for Class A level, depending on Minnesota State Water operator certification level.

 

Application Process

Applications and job descriptions may be obtained from the East Grand Forks Civil Service or found at www.egf.mn.  All applications must be filed with the Civil Service by 5:00 PM on Friday, October 1, 2010. 

Applicants may be required to take a written examination.  The written exam is scheduled for 6:00 PM Thursday, October 14, 2010 at East Grand Forks City Hall – Training Room, located at 600 Demers Ave. 

 

For additional information, visit the website at http://www.egf.mn/jobs.aspx.

 

EOE.

 

Posted August 16, 2010

Kandiyohi County

Facility Operator I

Responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of all GLSSWD facilities including water supply, storage, distribution and treatment facilities and wastewater collection and treatment facilities. This position, as directed, requires an approximate, once a month 8-day shift through a weekend and associated holidays with 24 hour a day on call status. This position also requires a twenty-minute response time to the GLSSWD Wastewater Treatment Facility while on call.

 

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Two years experience operating, maintaining and repairing water and wastewater treatment facilities
  or
  High School Diploma and one year college or technical training in water/wastewater field
  or
  other equivalent experience.

• Valid driver’s license required. 

• Ability to obtain special engineer boiler license within six months of hiring date.

Desired Qualifications

• MDH Class D Water Operators License and MPCA Class D Wastewater Operator License.

Application Process

Application forms may be found online at http://www.co.kandiyohi.mn.us or picked up and submitted through the Kandiyohi County Human Resources office, 2200 23rd ST. NE, Suite 2020, Willmar, MN 56201.

 

Application Deadline

Until position is filled.


Kandiyohi County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.