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| Position: Utility Operator (1 position) (#201002)
Location: Cherokee Metropolitan District, Colorado Springs, CO Salary/Benefits:
Requirements: Must be 18 years of age or older; high-school diploma or equivalent; valid Colorado Driver’s License with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record; Colorado Class I Collection and/or Distribution Certification a plus or the ability to obtain Class I Collection and/or Distribution Certification withing 12 months of employment; water/wastewater utility experience are also desirable. How to Apply: Visit cherokeemetro.org to print an application. Please submit your completed application and a letter of interest to:Cherokee Metropolitan District, Attn: Sean Chambers, 6250 Palmer Park Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80915, Fax: 719-597-5145. Please direct all job related questions to Art Sintas or Sean Chambers, Phone: 719-597-5080. Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of an application, but may be included. Please submit your application no later than noon on Tuesday, August 3, 2010. The Cherokee Metropolitan District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Posting Date: 7/28/10 Position: Wastewater Operator (1 position) (#201001) Location: Cherokee Metropolitan District, Colorado Springs, CO Salary/Benefits:
Requirements: Must be 18 years of age or older; high-school diploma or equivalent; valid Colorado Driver’s License with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record; Colorado Class D Wastewater Treatment Certification; one year experience and progressive responsibility in the fields of wastewater treatment and collections; Colorado Class C Wastewater Treatment Certification is desirable; water utility experience and certifications are also desirable. How to Apply: Visit cherokeemetro.org to print an application. Please submit your completed application and a letter of interest to:Cherokee Metropolitan District, Attn: Sean Chambers, 6250 Palmer Park Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80915, Fax: 719-597-5145. Please direct all job related questions to Art Sintas or Sean Chambers, Phone: 719-597-5080. Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of an application, but may be included. Please submit your application no later than noon on Tuesday, August 3, 2010. The Cherokee Metropolitan District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Posting Date: 7/28/10 Position: Special Projects Manager Location: The Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District, Pagosa Springs, CO Salary/Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Exceptional benefits package. Job Description: The Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District is seeking applicants for the position of Special Projects Manager. Requirements: Experience with public outreach, coordination with other governmental agencies, and preparation of correspondence, reports and other published materials, facilitation of administrative projects as well as experience in grant writing and administration is necessary. Experience should include a minimum of two years experience managing projects with a strong background in public policy and local government operations preferred. This position requires excellent computer, written communication, public speaking, organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize and work independently. This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Management, Public Relations, Education or similar studies. Experience with the public utility industry would be an asset. How to Apply: Cover letter and resumes may be mailed to PAWSD, PO Box 4610, Pagosa Springs, CO 81157, or emailed to shellie@pawsd.org. Posting Date: 7/15/10 Position: Account Specialist Location: The Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District, Pagosa Springs, CO Salary/Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Exceptional benefits package. Job Description: This full time position entails accurately entering customer account information, customer payments, performing electronic file transfers and a variety of accounting and balancing processes. Requirements: Excellent customer service, written communication, computer skills, and the ability to prioritize and work independently is required. Experience with the public utility industry would be an asset. How to Apply: Cover letter and resumes may be mailed to PAWSD, PO Box 4610, Pagosa Springs, CO 81157, or emailed to shellie@pawsd.org. Posting Date: 7/15/10 Position: Plant Maintenance Superintendent in our Utilities Department Location: The Town of Castle Rock Salary/Benefits: $62,400 - $78,790/yr, DOQ/E., plus excellent benefits. Job Description: Under general supervision of the Operations Manager, this position performs professional, supervisory, technical and engineering functions related to field operations, plant operations and plant maintenance involving water treatment, distribution and wastewater collection. Work includes establishing and maintaining preventive and predictive maintenance programs. Performs duties in a manner consistent with the stated values of the organization.
Supervises water and wastewater field operations, plant operations and maintenance personnel. Supervisory duties include instructing, assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; monitoring standards; coordinating activities; allocating personnel; recommending employee hires, transfers, promotions, terminations, and salary increases as appropriate. Develops and justifies maintenance budgets for water and wastewater operations and facilities, recommends expenditures and adjusts as necessary. Monitors budget for water operations and plant maintenance activities. Requirements: Qualified applicants will have a Bachelor’s degree in physical or biological sciences, engineering or related field; supplemented by five years experience that includes plant maintenance, water/waste water treatment, collection, distribution and cross-connection including at least 2 years of supervisory experience preferably in a municipal water and wastewater utility or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced License as a Water Operator, Distribution System Operator and Collection System Operator is desirable. Must satisfactorily pass a criminal background check prior to commencing employment. Must possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record. How to Apply: Apply on-line at www.crgov.com or submit cover letter and resume to Town of Castle Rock, Human Resources, UPMS2010-01, 100 N. Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104, or email to jobs@crgov.com, or fax to 303-660-1024. Position closes July 23, 2010. EOE Posting Date: 7/9/10 Position: State Certified Water/Wastewater Operator Location: Systems in Otero County, CO Salary/Benefits: Position open immediately, salary negotiable with great benefits. Job Description: AAA OPERATIONS is looking for an experienced and State certified Water and Wastewater Operator for systems in Otero County, Colorado. Great opportunity for advancement. Position open immediately Requirements: Collection and distribution experience and certifications is a plus. Must have good written and verbal communications skills. Must pass a background check, have a good driving record and pass drug screening. How to Apply: Fax cover letter and resume to jack@aaaoperations.com Posting Date: 7/8/10 Position: Water Treatment Plant Superintendent Location: Grand Junction, CO Salary/Benefits: $30.81/hr - $44.04/hr with an excellent benefit package Job Description: This position is responsible for the daily operation of the Treatment Plant, staff and safety issues. The position is also responsible for development and implementation of the daily operational shift schedules and maintenance work schedules. Also, development and implementation of a computerized database driven preventative maintenance program, daily and emergency maintenance programs, development and implementation of conservation plans, review and implementation of safety audit findings are required. Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Water Plant Operation, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or a directly related field, plus 5 years experience as a Plant Operator & 3 years of management or supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education & experience. Must possess a Colorado Class A Plant Operator certification and be thoroughly knowledgeable in the operation, maintenance and repair of equipment used in the water treatment process. Must be proficient in MS Office and familiar with hydrology, pneumatics, chemistry and instrumentation. How to Apply: Complete a Ute Water application at 2190 H 1/4 Road or download an application from www.utewater.org. Submit to Ute Water Conservancy District, 2190 H 1/4 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81505, hnash@utewater.org or fax to (970) 256-2879. Posting Date: 7/8/10 Position: Lead Operator – Water/Wastewater System Location: Parker Water & Sanitation District, Parker CO Salary/Benefits: Beginning pay rate between $28.09 and $30.00/hr. Excellent benefit package including educational opportunities Job Description: Leading a team of operators and ability to operate, monitor, control, test and trouble shoot a well-based water supply and distribution system, a biological nutrient removal process (secondary treatment), an advanced wastewater treatment (tertiary filter) system, and a potable water treatment plant. Visit www.pwsd.org for entire job description. Requirements: Current Colorado Class A Water, Class A Wastewater, Collection Class III and Distribution Class III certifications. Supervisory or lead worker experience desirable. Requires understanding of chemistry, biology, mathematical calculations. Understanding of and ability to operate SCADA process control systems. Must be able to obtain a Class B CDL with Hazmat. How to Apply: Down load application at www.pwsd.org. Submit to Parker Water & Sanitation District, 19801 E. Mainstreet, Parker Co 80138, mreed@pwsd.org or fax to 303.841.8992. Posting Date: 6/30/10 Position: Water Plant Operator Location: Jamestown, CO Salary/Benefits:Monthly flat rate salary to be determined based on qualifications and experience. Two weeks vacation per year with advanced notice to the Town Board to arrange for alternate operator to fill in. Requirements: Job Description: See http://sites.google.com/a/jamestownco.org/www/jobs for a complete description. How to Apply: Send resume to townclerk@jamestownco.org. Posting Date:6/7/10 Position: WATER PLANT OPERATOR IV Location: Estes Park, Colorado Salary/Benefits: Salary dependent on qualifications. Benefits include retirement, medical, dental, life insurance & vacation plans. Job Description: Performs supervisory and complex technical work in the operation, servicing and maintenance of water treatment plants and distribution system. A complete job description, job announcement and applications are available at the Municipal Building or on the Town’s website at www.estes.org jobs. Requirements: This position requires an extensive knowledge of water treatment plants. Applicant must possess, Class A Colorado Plant Operator Certification. How to Apply: Submit application and resume to Town of Estes Park; Attn: Human Resources, P.O. Box 1200; Estes Park, CO 80517; or in person to the Finance Department located at 170 MacGregor Ave, no later than 5:00 pm, June 11, 2010. Posting Date: 5/21/10 Position: Deputy Director of Water/Wastewater Location: Lamar, Colorado Salary/Benefits: Annual salary: $18.33 per hour + DOQ – Current Colorado Water Treatment Class C & Wastewater Class C or higher certifications will have preference. Full-time position with excellent benefits. Job Description: Serve as “Operator in Responsible Charge” in the absence of Water and Wastewater Director. Under general direction, supervise, manage, evaluate, and plan, all activities, operations, and services of the Water and Wastewater Department. Perform technical and supervisory work directing the activities of workers in water treatment, water distribution, wastewater collection, wastewater treatment, as well as stormwater collection and pumping. Perform complex activities requiring determination of a sequence of operations, scheduling and layout, and choosing a course of action. Evaluate and train assigned staff, ensure safe work practices, work quality, and accuracy and perform other related duties as required. Requirements: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school plus six years of progressively responsible experience in water and wastewater collection, treatment, and distribution systems operation and maintenance, including 2 years experience in a supervisory or lead capacity. Possession of Colorado Class C Water Operator, Colorado Class C Wastewater Operator, Colorado Class 2 Distribution Operator, and Colorado Class 2 Collection Operator, and possession of a valid driver’s license, preferably a Class A CDL. How to Apply: For further information and application package contact the Human Resources Department at 719-336-1366 or from our web site at www.ci.lamar.co.us. Submit City application and resume by 4:00 p.m., Friday, June 18, 2010 to the Human Resources Department, City of Lamar, 102 East Parmenter, Lamar, CO 81052-3299. The City of Lamar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Posting Date: 5/14/10 Position: Plant Mechanic I for the Utilities Department Location: The Town of Castle Rock, Colorado Salary/Benefits: Hiring range: $18.73 - $22.47/hr, DOQ/E., plus excellent benefits. Job Description: Responsible for activities related to the maintenance, repair, and replacement of electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment necessary for water treatment, water distribution and wastewater collection. This position is part of the Town’s snow removal program. Will have scheduled on-call responsibilities through the winter months to remove snow using a 4-wheel drive pickup and/or heavy equipment. Snow removal shifts are typically 12 hours. Performs duties in a manner consistent with the stated values of the organization. Work includes preventative maintenance on pumps, motors, and electrical and mechanical controls, using mechanical hand tools and diagnostic electrical instruments; establishes preventative maintenance schedule for all equipment, and maintains records of maintenance performed. Calibrates level and flow indicating meters and transmitters using electrical diagnostic equipment and meters. Troubleshoots electrical and mechanical equipment malfunctions using various electrical and mechanical tools and instruments. Tests, calibrates, maintains, and adjusts standby generators that provide emergency electrical power using hand tools and electrical testing equipment. Repairs and maintains buildings, including installing and replacing lights, patching walls, repairing doors and locks, repairing and installing plumbing lines and fixtures. Requirements: Qualified applicants will have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent; supplemented by two (2) years experience that includes working knowledge of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), hydraulics, electrical construction and troubleshooting, and basic electronic and computer skills; or any equivalent combination. Must satisfactorily complete a driving record check and criminal background check prior to commencing employment. How to Apply: Apply on-line at www.crgov.com or submit cover letter and resume to Town of Castle Rock, Human Resources, UPMI2010-01, 100 N. Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104, or email to jobs@crgov.com, or fax to 303-660-1024. Position closes June 1, 2010. EOE Posting Date: 5/14/10 Position: Colorado Rural Water Association STATE SOURCE WATER SPECIALIST Location: Western slope of Colorado Salary/Benefits: A competitive salary and an excellent benefit package are offered. Job Description: This position is responsible for initiating the process and coordinating efforts with public water systems and local stakeholder groups to develop, and implement source water protection plans. The Specialist will provide training and technical assistance to the source water protection steering committee throughout the planning process. He/She will organize source water protection efforts with state, county, local agencies, and the steering committee to promote collaboration in developing the source water protection plan. He/She will write information request submittals and grant applications, along with providing assistance to the plan developer in writing the source water protection plan. He/She will provide technical assistance with GPS/GIS mapping, source water delineation, identification of possible sources of contamination, watershed management/planning, and community outreach and education. The Specialist will also serve as liaison between the steering committee and state agencies. Requirements: Degree in Hydrology, Engineering, Natural Resources Management or related field desired, extensive GIS/GPS experience, and five years of work experience in the water or wastewater field desired. Experience may substitute for education.
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How to Apply: Send resume and cover letter to Colorado Rural Water, 176 W. Palmer Lake Drive, Pueblo West, CO 81007 or e-mail to: crwa@comcast.net. Job is open until filled. Posting Date: We are continuing to accept resumes for this position 7/16/10 |