Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : Billings, MT 59101Job Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 202400164Department: Public Works - BelknapDivision: Public WorksWater Treatment PlantOpening Date: 08/14/2024 Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Text messaging notifications are now available with the City of Billings on-line job applicationprocess.Applicants can sign up to receive text messages from the Hiring Managers regarding the position you have applied for. To sign up, on the CERTIFY page of your job application, you will have to turn ON Are you interested in receiving text message notifications from this organization? You will be required to enter the telephone number XXX-XXX-XXXX you want the text messages to be sent to. Thank you.Position OverviewSalary Range: $34.3004 - $43.7313/hour. Salary reflects Step 1 and Step 6 of a 7-step pay scale. Salary at hiring will be dependent upon the applicant's education, experience, and training.Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Job Summary:Under general direction, to supervise, plan and coordinate the activities and operations of the laboratories within the Water Quality Division; coordinate assigned activities with other division supervisors, outside agencies and the general public; and to provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Water Treatment Manager, Water Reclamation Facility Manager, and the Water Quality Superintendent.Scope of Responsibility:Responsibility requires application of technical expertise, professional/managerial principles and judgment, within overall direction established by senior management, which affects a medium sized work unit, less than 10% of the organization, with moderate financial impact. Performs advanced troubleshooting or analysis; uses judgment to select from multiple potential alternatives. Failures and successes impact the department or functional operations, with moderate financial impact on the overall organization. Requires frequent interaction to provide detailed procedural explanations or technical responses and/or occasional contact to negotiate basic agreements, where relationships involve cooperation within the overall organization and/or directly interfacing with individual customers or vendors. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesSupervision
- Select, train, motivate and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
- Plan, direct, coordinate and review the work plan for the water quality laboratories; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities and projects; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
- Inspect and verify work in progress and completed work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards, specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Supervise the use of laboratory equipment and vehicles; ensure that tools, equipment and vehicles are safely operated, maintained, and secured and stored when not in use; schedule the service, repair, and replacement of laboratory equipment.
- Coordinate and direct Safe Drinking Water Act monitoring, analytical testing, and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with all elements of the Safe Drinking Water Act.
- Coordinate and direct MPDES monitoring, analytical testing, and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with all elements of the Clean Water Act.
- Coordinate and direct analytical testing to meet regulatory requirements for the Pretreatment Program, Stormwater MS4 Program, and all other regulatory programs and permits associated with the Public Works Department.
- Coordinate closely with plant operations staff to troubleshoot complex process and operational issues.
- Schedule and direct performance evaluations required by State and Federal regulations to retain laboratory certification. Ensure that all laboratory quality assurance manuals and work plans are current.
- Validate all analytical products of the water treatment laboratory for conformance with the division's quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) policy.
Division Operations
- Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned functions and programs; identify resource needs; recommend and implement policies and procedures.
- Coordinate the organization, staffing, and operational activities for the water quality division laboratories including process monitoring, quality assurance, laboratory safety, and system sampling programs; administer and supervise various sampling and analysis programs.
- Keep current on all Safe Drinking Water and Clean Water Act regulations to meet regulatory monitoring requirements and schedules.
- Perform the more technical and complex tasks of the work unit including ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Implement and maintain a quality control program; maintain State and Federal certification.
- Review, evaluate, modify, and develop testing methods and procedures; ensure compliance with water quality standards.
- Conduct a variety of special tests, studies, and research concerning water, wastewater, or stormwater treatment; prepare special reports as directed.
- Maintain complete and accurate records of all tests performed in the laboratory; prepare a variety of State, laboratory and operational reports and files.
- Review laboratory reports to ensure compliance with appropriate Local, State, and Federal laws.
- Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints; provide general and technical information concerning water quality.
- Perform various administrative and regulatory functions as directed.
- Observe and report activity in and around the buildings and grounds for security and safety issues.
Financial
- Participate in the development and administration of the water quality division laboratory budget; forecast additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor of and approve expenditures; recommend budget adjustments as necessary.
- Requisition and maintain inventory and records of supplies, chemicals and equipment on hand and expended.
- Provide staff assistance to the Water Quality Superintendent; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications and SkillsRequired Qualifications and Skills:
- Four (4) year degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in chemistry, biology, microbiology or a related field.
- Four (4) years of laboratory experience.
- Must have a Class 1B or 1C Operator-In-Training Certification for Water and Wastewater Operators issued by the State of Montana or must have the ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and a State and Federal criminal background check.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
- Two (2) years supervisory experience
Physical Demands and Working ConditionsWork is in a normal office environment. Working conditions require moderate physical effort, moving between 5 and 25 pounds, where effort is intermittent, less than 15% of the time. Working conditions require high attention to detail and deadlines occasionally (between 15% and 45% of the time). Some requirements in this job description may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required. To perform this job successfully, the worker must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The City retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.The City of Billings offers a complete benefits package to our full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement/pensions, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The City offers life and long term disability insurance to all full-time employees. Optional plans are available for employees that include health savings account, flexible spending account, and 457 deferred compensation accounts.To learn more details, visit the link below.