Assistant Water/Sewer Systems Manager

North Slope Borough; Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

North Slope Borough is seeking a supervisor to assist in directing and monitoring daily operations and maintenance of water treatment, water distribution, and wastewater collection systems. You will help develop procedures and maintenance programs to improve efficiency and reliability.

The role involves supervising staff, overseeing certifications, budgeting support, and monitoring contracts while ensuring OSHA/EPA/DOE regulations are followed. Travel to North Slope communities is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in operations, management, business administration, or equivalent years of work.
• Experience and education in the related industry, working in an arctic environment.
• Two years of work experience with Federal, State, and Borough laws, regulations, and procedures relating to the Water/Sewer Utility industry.
• One year of work experience as a supervisor in the Water/Sewer industry.
• Required to obtain Incident Command System (IS) 100, IS 200, IS 300, IS 400, IS 700, and IS 800 within two years of hire.
• Required to obtain CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid Certifications within six months of hire.
• Valid Alaska Driver's License that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Assist in directing and monitoring daily operations and maintenance of water treatment, water distribution, and wastewater collection systems.
• Assist in developing procedures, systems, and priorities to improve efficiency, service reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• Fill in for supervisors or the Water/Sewer Systems Manager during absences, vacations, or emergencies.
• Supervise assigned supervisors and administrative support staff.
• Oversee training programs for employee certifications.
• Assist in the division's annual operating budget.
• Assist with monitoring contracts and regulatory compliance.
• Attend meetings, hearings, and public sessions as required.
• Assist with timesheet review, work assignment delegation, and scheduling.
• Will travel to all North Slope communities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Operations knowledge

Water/wastewater operations

Ability to work under pressure

Safety software proficiency

Education

Associate's degree in operations or related field

Experience in arctic environment

Tools

Personal computers

Job description

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Assist in directing and monitoring daily operations and maintenance of water treatment, water distribution, and wastewater collection systems.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist in developing procedures, systems, and operational priorities to improve efficiency, service reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for all water and sewer facilities.
• Fill in for supervisors or the Water/Sewer Systems Manager during absences, vacations, or emergencies.
• Supervise assigned supervisors and administrative support staff.
• Oversee technical, safety, and professional training programs for employee certifications.
• Assist in the preparation, monitoring, and administration of the division's annual operating budget.
• Assist with monitoring contracts. Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA DOE& DEC rules and regulations.
• Attend meetings. hearings. and public sessions as required.
• Assist with timesheet review and work assignment delegation. and scheduling.
• Will be required to travel to all North Slope communities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of North Slope Borough organization operations, policies, and procedures.

Knowledge of water and wastewater utility operations. maintenance practices, and preventative maintenance systems.

Skill in using personal computers and a variety of safety software applications.

Ability to work under pressure.

Ability to obtain site specific Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) training in accordance with 40 C.F. R.

• 265.16 within the probationary period; Ability to obtain Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) current certification within the probationary period; Ability to obtain Small Quantity Handler training in accordance with 40 C.F.R.
• 273.16 within the probationary period. Ability to obtain site-specific Spill Prevention, Control and Counter Measure (SPCC) training in accordance with 40 C.F.R.
• 112.7 (f) (l)(2) and (3) within the probationary period.

Education, Experience, Certifications And Licenses Required

• Associate's degree in operations, management, business administration, or equivalent years of work
• experience and education in the related industry, working in an arctic environment;
• Two years of work experience with Federal, State, and Borough laws, regulations, and procedures relating to
• the Water/Sewer Utility industry;
• One year of work experience as a supervisor in the Water/Sewer industry;
• Required to obtain Incident Command System (IS) 100, IS 200, IS 300, IS 400, IS 700, and IS 800 within
• two (2) years of hire;
• Required to obtain CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid Certifications within six (6) months of hire;
• Valid Alaska Driver's License that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria;
• The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.
• Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.