Job at a glance
Working for Denver Water offers a rewarding and comprehensive employment experience marked by exceptional benefits and a strong organizational culture. Employees enjoy a robust 401(k) plan with employer contributions, a secure pension fund to support long-term financial well-being, and high-quality benefits that include a generous PTO package as well as medical, dental, and vision coverage. At the heart of Denver Water’s workplace are its core values: vision, integrity, passion, excellence, and respect.
These principles guide every aspect of the organization, fostering a collaborative and purpose-driven environment where employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact on the community and the future of water sustainability. Position Summary Direct, plan, schedule and coordinate the activities focused around collection, storage and delivery of the highest quality water to the treatment system in order to meet the fluctuating needs of customers.
Provide leadership, guidance, development and supervision of assigned personnel. Will utilize Continuous Improvement tools and techniques to manage and provide direction with regards to budgeting and spending that is driven by strategic priorities within the collection system and organization wide. Assume Chief Operations/Maintenance responsibilities in the absence of the Chief. Supervisory Responsibilities This position has formal supervisory responsibilities over other employees.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide leadership, guidance, development and supervision of assigned personnel. Coordinate with key personnel to ensure overall system goals of quality, safety, supply, and delivery, efficiency, and employee engagement are maximized. Confer with departmental staff on matters affecting operations, changes, improvements and construction programs. Inspect and help test completed projects before giving approval.
Coordinate with Property and Recreation sections to protect Denver Water property and ensure strong relationships with Denver Water stakeholders. Analyze operating data, inspect operating units, support managers and supervisors to solve operational problems to maximum efficiency. Prepare and submit reports for management control and regulatory compliance. Prepare an annual operating, maintenance and capital improvement budget.
Collaborate with assigned staff: Managers, Supervisors, Engineering, Planning and Finance Divisions to develop the long range budget in line with best practices in asset management. Prepare emergency response and contingency plans for operation of the system and special events. Review existing policies, procedures and work methods by means of periodic inspections of the facilities. Ensure methods of operation are adequate, reviewing present and future requirements to provide adequate space, equipment and personnel.
Maintain liaison with other public agencies and utility companies for the purpose of protecting and maintaining rights-of-way on private property, public streets and highways. Perform related work as required.