About the Department

The City of Hillsboro Water Department is excited to announce a career opportunity within our team.  We are currently seeking candidates to fill a Water Distribution Supervisor position within our Flow Control/Reservoir Section of the distribution division.

As part of the dynamic and dedicated team at the City of Hillsboro, you will play a pivotal role in our mission to deliver safe and reliable water services to our community. The Hillsboro Water Department operates at a metropolitan scale from a suburban environment, with responsibilities for local water distribution as well as for regional water supply, providing drinking water supply to nearly 400,000 people.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Flow Control Distribution Supervisor oversees three teams within the section. This team operates and maintains finished and raw water storage including Barney Reservoir; Eldon Mills dam and system reservoirs. Finished water conveyance and delivery in the Hillsboro distribution system, to partners, and wholesale customers. Operates and monitors SCADA system controls and flow management. Responsible for performing water utility locates.

• Supervises staff to include planning, prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
• Oversees programs related to water system operations to maintain public health and public safety.
• Oversees the daily operations and maintenance of the city’s municipal water system, Joint Water Commission transmission system, and Barney Joint Water Commission water systems to provide adequate, safe, and potable water for community consumption. Maintains Oregon Health Authority drinking water regulations and standards.
• Oversees the preventive maintenance of equipment and instruments to ensure efficient operation.
• Monitors and performs adjustments to systems and equipment; administers flow rate adjustments; troubleshoots operational problems; and maintains operational quality and water supply requirements.
• Plans, organizes, and coordinates projects; identifies resource needs; monitors and tracks project activities and schedules. Maintains the required documentation and records.
• Assists in preparing budget input and budget tracking; assists in planning and program development; recommends system improvements; and prepares related reports and estimates. Participates in the preparation of bid specifications for new equipment, machinery, and other materials and supplies used in the maintenance, repair, and operation of the supervisory controls and data acquisition system.
• Manages records and information in any format, in accordance with applicable statutes, regulations, and city policy, guidance, and records retention schedule.
• Manages the operations and maintenance of pump stations, reservoirs, dams, water quality, and treatment, maintains emergency storage, and coordinates water releases. Works with IT and electrical staff for maintaining and operating automation of the water system.
• Serves as a “Direct Responsible Charge” (DRC) for the water distribution system and complies with all state requirements in completion of duties as needed.
• Manages, develops advanced controls and logic to operate the hydraulics of the water system.
• Identifies OR OSHA safety standards for section staff and water facilities.
• Respond to emergencies outside of regular work hours.
• Including other duties as assigned.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and/or ordinances
• Supervisory principles, practices, and techniques
• Procedures, processes, and methods of water treatment plant operations
• Applicable procedures, processes, and methods of water treatment technology
• Positive and effective customer service principles
• Safe work practices
• Mathematical concepts
• Modern office equipment
• Maintenance and equipment procedures
• Languages used for programming and wide area networks
• Process equipment, devices that are used for water or chemical pumping, filtering, flow control, etc.
• Underground utility location responsible for pinpointing the paths of cables, pipes, and other conduits
• Principles and practices of monitoring and regulating water flows

Skills & Abilities to:

• Relate well, communicate, and work effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders who represent a range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Engage in growth, learning, and self-awareness related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Learn how to communicate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, principles and put them into practice
• Provide positive and effective customer service
• Oversee, monitor and regulate water flows
• Oversee and maintain applicable equipment and systems
• Identify issues and recommend solutions
• Read, interpret, and convey technical documents
• Prepare and maintain reports, estimates, and required data
• Provide planning and budgeting input
• Monitor budget compliance
• Oversee and implement safe work practices
• Repairing all water distribution infrastructure
• Analyzing situations, identifying alternative solutions, projecting the consequences of actions, and implementing recommendations
• Monitor risk and work safety

For full job classification details please click here. 

Current / Upcoming Projects

• Asset Management Program development and implementation
• Willamette Water Supply integration and flow control management
• Finished Water Reservoir inspections
• Trask River Alert Siren Assessment
• AMR Meter replacement

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Associate’s degree in chemistry, biology, water, wastewater technology, or a related field; and eight years of related experience in all phases of water distribution, storage and conveyance with 4 years of supervisory experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licenses / Certifications

• Valid, current Driver’s License and safe driving record
• Commercial Driver’s License with applicable class and endorsements
• Oregon Water Distribution Operator IV Certification
• CS Emergency Response Certification
• Traffic Control Certification
• Forklift Certification
• Confined Space Certification
• First Aid and CPR Certification
• Excavation Safety Certification
• Competent Person Certification

Why Work for Hillsboro?

At the City of Hillsboro, we’re committed to supporting employees with a comprehensive package of benefits and resources designed to promote health, well-being, and growth.

When you join our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay with City contributions to PERS retirement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off for vacation, sick leave, holidays, and more
• Deferred compensation match and HRA VEBA contributions to boost your future savings
• City-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• Extra perks like bilingual pay incentives and wellness reimbursements
• Free TriMet annual Hop pass and SHARC recreation access for you and your family
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community through Hillsboro Helps
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• A supportive workplace that values work/life balance and employee wellness

To learn more about our robust benefits package please click here.

Benefits

City of Hillsboro is proud to offer robust benefit packages to employees. Please check out our Salary and Benefits page for benefit guides for our non-represented full-time employees and part-time employees. Benefits may vary for positions identified in Police, Fire, and Library collective bargaining agreements, which can also be found on the Salary and Benefits page.

Supplemental Questions

01

Describe your experience leading and developing field operations staff. Provide an example of how you improved team performance, addressed a personnel challenge, or implemented a new process that resulted in positive outcomes.

02

Describe your experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting water distribution systems as related to storage and delivery.

03

Describe a process improvement or operational change that improved safety, reliability, efficiency, customer service, or regulatory compliance. What was your role and what results were achieved?

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer

City of Hillsboro

Address

150 East Main St.








Hillsboro, Oregon, 97123

Phone

503-681-6455

Website

http://www.Hillsboro-Oregon.gov