• Serves as “Operator in Charge” for Kalamazoo Public Water Supply System and consequently prepares and submits Monthly Operation Reports (MORs) to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).
• Responsible for review of system and treatment data to ascertain compliance with Federal, State, and local requirements and submittal of official compliance reports and documents.
• Monitors all appropriate federal legislation to ensure the water system is upgraded to comply with changes in all applicable regulations.
• Interviews, hires, promotes, disciplines, trains, and evaluates water system personnel;
• Assists in the development, updates, and implementation of the Water System Strategic Plan (which includes infrastructure improvements), Water Reliability Study, Water Vulnerability Assessment, Asset Management Plan, and Emergency Response Plan.
• Routinely evaluates operations to incorporate advances in treatment technology to ensure optimal treatment in a cost-effective manner.
• Assists in the preparation and management of multimillion dollar Operations and maintenance budgets.
• Manages all aspects of water system operation and overall water distribution system.
• Provides oversight to water system asset management, telemetry and Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
• Reports directly to Water Resources Division Manager.
• Supervises Water Operations and Maintenance Supervisors and confers daily with Assistant City Engineer – Water, Process Control Supervisors, Water Distribution Manager, and Laboratory personnel.
• Coordinates start-ups and shut-downs of major water stations and systems;
• Evaluates and confirms operational changes requested by Water Operations and Maintenance Supervisors and staff.
• Ensures high quality service is given to water customers; resolves issues regarding service complaints in a timely manner, including water quantity, quality, and pressure issues. Uses the City’s Computer Maintenance and Management System, Lucity.
• Reviews and develops recommendations for system improvements and replacements
• Maintains compliance with certain existing regulations associated with the Safe Drinking Water Act, and keeps current with upcoming federal and state regulations, and stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of water supply system operation, maintenance, and treatment, and customer service.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering, or related field preferred. Associates required.
• Five years of progressively responsible supervisory, management, water treatment and distribution experience with a staff of ten or more.
• Possession of a “S1” Distribution operator’s certificate and Class "D1” Water operator’s certificate issued by the State of Michigan;
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques, equipment, maintenance, and operating procedures of a public water system.
• Considerable skill in planning and monitoring a budget.
• Considerable knowledge of competitive purchasing practices and dealing with regulatory agencies.
• Directing major water supply and distribution related emergency events.
• Monitoring activities of multiple operations.
• Monitoring and evaluating employees.
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, general public, and regulatory agencies sufficient to exchange or convey information.

The City of Kalamazoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization where different perspectives and experiences are welcomed and encouraged. Studies have shown that women and people of color, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications listed. The City of Kalamazoo is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. If you have transferable experience, please tell us about it. This approach will give each current and potential employee the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to the City of Kalamazoo.

The benefits for this position fall within the City of Kalamazoo Non-Bargaining Unit (NBU) employee group.

For a summary of City of Kalamazoo benefits in NBU positions, please visit our website: www.kalamazoocity.org/benefits

Please note: these benefits are subject to change.