Description
This recruitment will remain open until filled and may close at any time without prior notice in order to proceed in the selection process. The initial review will begin on Friday, November 13, 2020, and interested individuals are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
The Eugene Water & Electric Board is currently seeking a Water Resources & Quality Assurance Supervisor to manage, direct, plan and organize all activities related to the water quality laboratory, water quality monitoring, water quality compliance, and drinking water source protection programs, located at the Hayden Bridge Water Filtration Plant in Springfield, Oregon. The Water Resources & Quality Assurance Supervisor will plan, coordinate and oversee laboratory and water quality staff, activities and record keeping ensuring compliance with applicable water quality laws and requirements. This position also plans, coordinates and oversees all programs relating to the protection of EWEB’s sources of drinking water, which heavily rely on monitoring water quality throughout the watershed; building, maintaining, and enhancing community partnerships; and measuring protection activities’ impact on water quality.
The Water Resources & Quality Assurance Supervisor reports directly to the Water Operations Manager and oversees multiple disciplines including watershed and finished drinking water quality, laboratory, and source water protection program management. This position provides the opportunity to implement process improvements, collaborate with internal customers, contractors, and agencies, and provides leadership and direction while ensuring the workgroup is operating in alignment with the Utility’s strategies, goals, and values. The successful candidate will possess a strong supervisory background with the ability to create an atmosphere of accountability, cooperation, empowerment, and inclusiveness. In addition, the successful candidate will need to have direct experience and knowledge of the following:
- Water quality standards and ability to communicate and coordinate with compliance and laboratory staff to ensure that EWEB’s water meets EPA, state, and local regulations.
- The Nelac Institute (TNI) and the Oregon Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ORELAP) accreditation of laboratories analyzing water quality data.
- Developing, monitoring and advancing, programs and activities that protect water quality.
- Coordinating diverse stakeholders to achieve common source water protection goals.
The starting annual salary for this position is $92,572.26 – $123,429.54, commensurate with knowledge, skills, education and experience as it relates to the position.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Minimum Experience: Eight years of progressively responsible Water Resources & Quality Assurance work experience which includes four years of direct supervision in a multi-functional work environment OR an equivalent combination of professional, senior, lead, or project management experience may satisfy the supervisor requirement. Five years of experience in a drinking water laboratory or equivalent water quality knowledge/experience including proficiency with TNI, ORELAP standards and SDWA regulations.
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a directly related technical field or an equivalent combination of education plus additional job-related experience may be qualifying.
Valid driver license: Yes
Desirable professional certifications: OHA or equivalent Drinking Water Program Treatment and/or Distribution Certifications
Post-offer background check required: Yes
Post-offer drug test required: No
Post-offer physical / functional test required: No
Physical activities (with or without accommodation): Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting, but may involve walking outside on uneven terrain for periods of time.
WORKING AT EWEB
EWEB offers a generous benefits package including:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage (EWEB pays 95% of premiums for employees and 75% of premiums for eligible dependents)
- Health Reimbursement Account (VEBA) and Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Wellness Program with up to $750 in program incentives
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Public Employee Retirement and IAP plans
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary supplemental benefit plans
- Vacation leave, sick leave, and holiday pay
- Membership at EWEB Employee Credit Union
- Relocation/House Hunting reimbursement package for qualifying candidate
WHY THIS JOB
The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB), one of the oldest publicly owned utilities in the Northwest, was founded in 1911. Today, EWEB is Oregon’s largest customer-owned utility serving approximately 200,000 people in the greater Eugene and McKenzie Valley areas. Each year, EWEB is responsible for delivering 7.5 billion gallons of drinking water and 4.5 million megawatt hours of electricity. EWEB serves a city that is known for its dedication to action and self-sufficiency. Our vision is to be a local utility that inspires our customer-owners to invest in and rely on us.
EWEB offers employees a progressive work culture devoted to providing excellent public service. Our employees work in a fast-paced environment where creativity, innovation, involvement, teamwork and professional development are supported and encouraged. EWEB is also committed to providing a work environment conducive to the safety, health, and well-being of its workforce, and offers great benefits, including but not limited to health care, vacation and sick leave, pension, holidays, and employee credit union. In fact, EWEB is currently the #1 Healthiest Employer in Oregon and the #4 Healthiest Employer nationwide!
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
EWEB takes pride in our commitment to diversity and inclusion among our employees. We embrace and value differences of culture, education, experience, physical ability and unique perspectives in our workplace. We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity. Attracting, retaining and advancing talent from all sources strengthens our bond with the multifaceted community we serve.
TOBACCO, SMOKE, AND VAPOR – FREE CAMPUS POLICY
EWEB fosters an environment promoting good health for both employees and the public. We want to enhance the quality of air, appearance, and employee health in and around EWEB facilities and equipment. Employees, contractors, volunteers, and visitors may not use, distribute, or sell tobacco.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)