This job posting will close at 9:00 AM PST on Monday, March 24.

The Eugene Water & Electric Board is currently seeking a Water Treatment & Supply Supervisor to join the Water Operations Management Team.

This position is responsible for providing primary leadership of EWEB's Water Production operations and supervising a team of Water Treatment Plant Operators and leads, Plant Maintenance staff, and Water Controls Electricians.

The successful candidate will report to the Water Operations Manager and participate as a member of the Water Operations Management Team to identify, establish, and implement Water Utility and Corporate business objectives, while supervising approximately 12 direct reports.

It has never been a more exciting time to work for EWEB's Water Division which consists of an 80 million gallon per day water treatment plant, 800 miles of distribution pipe, 26 pump stations, 25 reservoirs, and numerous pressure zones serving almost 200,000 customers through both wholesale contracts and retail. Some of the largest projects in the history of EWEB are in construction or planned to occur over the next ten years, including a second water treatment plant on the Willamette River.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of and direct experience in most or all of the following:

• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation;
• Surface water treatment plant operation and maintenance;
• Laboratory methods and practices;
• Interpreting and applying laws and regulations pertaining to water system operation;
• Identifying and understanding occupational hazards, including those of subordinate positions;
• Implementing required safety procedures and promoting safe working habits;
• Applying principles and prac-tices of water bacteriology, laboratory quality assurance methods, and quality control procedures;
• Water chemistry, treatment reactions, and the use of laboratory equipment for accurate measurements;
• Working knowledge of EPA, Oregon Health Authority and DEQ regulations regarding water quality and laboratory procedures;
• Ordering procedures and plant inventories for parts, supplies, chemicals, etc;
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems;
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions;
• Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with managers, supervisors, employees, internal and external customers, and other agencies;
• Ability to model leadership behaviors that promote open communication, teamwork, and accountability;
• Knowledge of and ability to use effective management principals, practices, supervisory techniques;
• Ability to operate Treatment Plant automation and systems including SCADA and Historian;
• Demonstrating cultural competency through respectful, inclusive work habits, and by valuing and welcoming cultural differences;
• Principles and practices of program and policy development and administration of water utilities;
• Principles and practices of financial, budgeting, and accounting administration;
• Understanding and integrating organizational goals and strategic directions into services, programs, and products;

Minimum Requirements:

Experience: Eight years of progressively responsible work experience in a directly related functional field 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.

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.

Professional license or registration: 1) Must possess an Oregon Water Treatment Operator Level 4 Certification or obtain within 1 year of employment; 2) Must possess Oregon Laboratory Analysis Certification or obtain within 1 year of employment.

Equivalency: Candidates who don't meet all the minimum qualifications but whose application materials demonstrate equivalent relevant experience, skills, and ability to excel in similar roles are encouraged to apply. We understand that valuable experience can be gained through various avenues, and we value diverse experiences and unique perspectives. EWEB will consider a combination of relevant education and experience that demonstrates the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Post-offer background check required: Yes

Post-offer physical / functional test required: No

Post-offer drug test required: Yes

Valid Driver License required: Yes

Location: This position is based in Springfield, Oregon and is expected to report daily to the Hayden Bridge Water Filtration Plant.

Starting Salary and Benefits: The starting annual salary for this position will be commensurate with knowledge, skills, education, and experience as it relates to the position, and will be between $118,394 and $157,859.

EWEB values total worker health both at work and at home and provides a robust compensation & benefits package - Read more about our benefits.

Please note: This application for this position includes supplemental questions. Your responses will be scored and used to determine if you will proceed to the next step of the selection process. Please provide detailed answers to each question. Please do not reference your resume or application in your responses. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. EWEB is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Why EWEB?

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. We are currently one of the top three healthiest employers in Oregon and consistently rank within the top 100 healthiest employers in the nation!

Founded in 1911, EWEB is Oregon's largest customer-owned utility. We provide water and electricity to the Eugene community, as well as parts of east Springfield and the McKenzie River valley area.

As a public utility, we do not operate to earn a profit or to serve the investment needs of stockholders. Instead, EWEB is chartered by the City of Eugene to serve the interests of its citizens. We are owned by the people of Eugene and it's our job to provide reliable, affordable water and electricity for our customers.

Our mission is to enhance our community's vitality by delivering drinking water and electric services consistent with the values of our customer-owners. And our vision is to do so while being a local utility that inspires our customers to invest in and rely on us.

Our core values:

SAFETY: We value the physical and psychological health and safety of our workforce and the public.

RELIABLITY: We value the continuous, on-demand delivery of quality drinking water and electricity.

RESPONSIBLITY: We value the prudent and sustainable stewardship of our customers' financial and natural resources, including our impact on affordability and role in reducing the greenhouse gases (GHGs) contributing to climate change.

COMMUNITY: We value our local governance and obligation to transparently serve our community.

Why Eugene/Springfield?

It's an area big enough to boast excellent restaurants, arts, and events, but small enough to still feel like a community. It's also easy to get out of town, making it an ideal place for lovers of outdoor activities, with world-class opportunities for fishing, rafting, bicycling, hiking, and camping. The city is just an hour to the Cascades Mountains or to the Oregon Coast, but you don't have to leave town to find nature. The Willamette River runs through the middle of the city and there are parks and trails throughout Eugene and Springfield. Home to the University of Oregon, Eugene is proud to have hosted the 2021 Olympic Track and Field Trials and the 2022 Track and Field World Championships. Whatever you're looking for, you can find it here!

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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)