About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer 

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. Although the full salary range is posted, the target salary range for this position is $75,000-$78,000. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: 

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

• 457B Retirement Plan

• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location 

In this position you will report to the Denver Wastewater Building (2000 W. 3rd) each morning, and then work at various locations across the City. Typical working hours are 6:30-3:00pm.

What You’ll Do 

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services. For more information, please visit the DOTI website.

DOTI’s Commitment to Equity:

• DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets, and people of the city with the greatest need through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development.

• DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results.

Wastewater Management oversees all aspects of wastewater functions, including the construction, operation, maintenance of the City’s sanitary and storm systems, and responding to customer inquiries regarding sewage and storm drainage service charges.

The Wastewater Management Division has an opening for a Quality Control Supervisor. This position will coordinate and assign the sampling, flow monitoring and data reporting functions that support the Wastewater Industrial Waste Program, sewer capacity determinations and water quality permit compliance. 

Specifically as a Wastewater Quality Control Supervisor you will:

• Supervise the daily operations of the Wastewater Sampling Section and Wastewater Quality Technicians and recommend process improvements and changes in practices and procedures to increase operating efficiency and expedite work flow

• Plan, assign, and evaluate the work of staff members, provide technical expertise to staff, and establish unit and staff work goals and objectives

• Review Sewer Design Plans (SUDP) for Industrial Waste Permit Applicants and approve or offer guidance to Industry Stakeholders on sampling structure compliance and program requirements

• Coordinate the sampling aspect of the State’s MS4 Program in compliance of all government and environmental regulations. Maintain databases for the MS4 sampling program

• Schedule Flow Measurements for Development Engineering Services and Interpret Flow Data from various wastewater accounts.  Produce summary reports of investigations and projects working with multiple departments and external clients

• Implement safety standards and develops procedures to ensure compliance

• Develop goals, document performance, provide performance feedback and formally evaluate the work of employees; provide reward and recognition for proper and efficient performance. Assist staff to achieve performance standards and identify opportunities for continual improvement to performance standards

• Respond to employee grievances and prepares written responses

• Document causes for disciplinary action and initiates letters of reprimand and formal recommendations for disciplinary action

What You’ll Bring 

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Practical experience in sampling and flow monitoring methods and equipment  

• Supervisory/crew lead experience

• Knowledge of Lucity Asset Management

• Database Management in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access (or similar experience)

• Experience with technical equipment – such as special use/programable equipment, CCTV for sewers, metal detectors, sampling, and tools related to testing wastewater

• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, procedures, and standards related to Wastewater Quality Control

Required Minimum Qualifications 

We recognize your time is valuable, so please do not apply unless you meet the following required minimum qualifications:

• Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.

• Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of experience in wastewater sampling including exposure to and knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, procedures, and standards.

• Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.

• License/Certifications: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Application Deadline 

This position is expected to stay open until May 25th. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than May 25th at 11:59pm.

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About Everything Else

Job Profile

CE1712 Wastewater Quality Control Supervisor

To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.

Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$74,276.00 - $122,555.00

Target Pay

$75,000-$78,000

Agency

Dept of Transportation & Infrastructure

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

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