This recruitment will remain open until filled and may close at any time without prior notice in order to proceed in the selection process. This opportunity is open until filled. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

The Eugene Water & Electric Board is currently seeking a Water Distribution Operations Supervisor. This position is responsible for managing, directing, planning and organizing all general maintenance and upgrades of water system facilities, including pump stations, reservoirs, flow meters, water quality instrumentation, valves, hydrants, and various water infrastructure. The successful candidate will also provide guidance and direction for the ongoing installation, operation, and maintenance of water telemetry and control systems while serving as a member of the Water Operations Management Team and supervising a team of approximately 9 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, 28 pump stations, 21 reservoirs, and numerous pressure zones serving almost 200,000 customers through both wholesale contracts and retail.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of and direct experience in:

• Reading and interpreting engineering plans.
• Managing resources and budgets
• Large scale construction projects and associated support and resource requirements.
• Regional, state, and federal regulatory requirements related to municipal water systems (OHA, EPA, DEQ, OWRD, NELAC, etc.).
• Creating and managing contracts and inter-governmental agreements desirable.

The starting annual salary for this position is $105,775 – 141,034, commensurate with knowledge, skills, education, and experience as it relates to the position.

Please note: This posting 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.

This position is based in Eugene, Oregon and is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement involving a combination of telecommuting and working in-office based on agreement between the hiring manager and the successful candidate.

WORKING AT EWEB

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

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?

It’s a city 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 Eugene to find nature. The Willamette River runs through the middle of the city and there are parks and trails throughout Eugene. 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!

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Minimum Experience: Eight years of progressively responsible work experience in the following: construction and maintenance of utility infrastructure, budgeting and reporting and project management. Experience must also include four years of direct supervision in a multifunctional work environment OR an equivalent combination of professional, senior, lead, or project management experience may satisfy the supervision 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: As a minimum, candidates must have a State of Oregon, Oregon Health Authority, Water Distribution Level III Certification, or a confirmed equivalent from another State that will receive reciprocity in the State of Oregon. The selected candidate must also have the ability to obtain WD IV certification within one year of employment. Upon receiving the level four certification, responsibilities will include acting as Water Distribution System Direct Responsible Charge Operator.

Valid driver license: Yes

Professional license or registration: Yes

Post-offer background check required: Yes

Post-offer drug test required: Yes

Post-offer physical / functional test required: No

Physical activities (with or without accommodation): Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Work Schedule: 8 or 10 hours per day, 40 hours per week, or alternative work schedules as required. Shift: Monday-Friday or Monday-Thursday, Days, Other: After-hours emergencies and on-call responsibilities. Supervisor on Call (SOC) during nonstandard work hours. Must be available to respond to a call within 40 minutes of notification while assigned to SOC status. Additional hours as required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

EWEB takes pride in our commitment to diversity and inclusion among our employees. We embrace and value differences of culture, education, experience, physical ability, and unique perspectives in our workplace. We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity. Attracting, retaining, and advancing talent from all sources strengthens our bond with the multifaceted community we serve.

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 while participating in EWEB functions, on EWEB property, or while performing right-of-way tasks.

Other Requirements

Note: This Job Posting is intended to represent key areas of responsibility. It is not meant to be all inclusive and does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Nothing in this description restricts EWEB's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Job descriptions may occasionally be updated, as necessary, to reflect evolving business needs.

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)