MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:• Seven years of experience in water plant operations including five years in a supervisory role;• Knowledge and understanding of applicable water regulations; • Must be familiar with Federal, State and Local Rules and Regulations pertaining to public water systems;• Skill in estimating time and materials common to the trade; • Ability to develop capital projects to improve plant operations and treatment methods and equipment;• Supervisory skills to hire qualified employees, provide for their professional development, administer performance management and disciplinary processes effectively, and address employee relations appropriately;• Ability to effectively supervise and develop assigned team to meet production/service goals while adhering to safety policies and rules;• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to make presentations and respond to inquiries by senior management, customers and/or employees;• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, reasoning, problem solving and analytical skills;• Exceptional customer service skills;• Human relation skills to build effective relationships with team, customers and public;• Advanced computer literacy including knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software;• Knowledge of business English including vocabulary, spelling, and correct grammatical usage and punctuation;• Mathematical skills to include the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations;• Ability to establish priorities and solve a wide range of business, operational and strategic management problems; • Flexibility to respond to changing work priorities and handle numerous projects at the same time. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance: Monitoring gauges, controls, and/or computer systems• Lifting materials up to 35 pounds • Bending and stooping • Climbing ladders.