Description

DEPARTMENT: General Services - Water Treatment Plant

STARTING SALARY: $34.99 to $64.42 DOQ with comprehensive benefits package.

CLOSING DATE: January 23, 2026.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Interested candidates must complete an application using the City of Concord Online Application System accessed through www.concordnh.gov. 

Performs professional work of an administrative and technical nature, in directing the operation and maintenance of the Water Treatment Plant, pumping stations, distribution system, and related facilities.
Examples of Duties
 

Education and Experience: 

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, or other related field; and,

Additional or included course work in water treatment procedures and techniques; and, Five years of progressively responsible experience in water treatment, pumping station operations and maintenance, distribution system operation and management; and, five year of experience in a supervisory capacity; or,

Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.

Licenses and Certifications: 

Valid New Hampshire Driver's License.

Current State of New Hampshire Water Works Operator, Treatment Grade IV and Distribution Grade III license, or ability to acquire within 6 months of hire.

 
Supplemental Information
 

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Computer 

Telephone 

Motor Vehicle

Knowledge of: Operation and maintenance of modern water treatment plants, pumping stations, and related facilities.

Water treatment process and control techniques.

Operation and maintenance of water distribution systems.

City, state, and federal laws applicable to environmental health and sanitation.

Principles and practices of budgeting and personnel management, including supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

Modern purchasing methods and procedures, and of the laws, rules, regulations, codes, and statutes governing the purchase of materials, supplies, chemicals, equipment, and services.

Skill in: 

Typing and operation of computer keyboard in order to enter and retrieve data.

Creative and effective use of computer programs in the completion of duties.

 Mental and Physical Abilities to: 

Supervise other employees and to instruct others in the methods and techniques utilized in operating a modern water supply system.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other departments, employees, and the general public.

Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

Deal courteously and diplomatically with the general public.

Read, analyze, and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.

Write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Evaluate water quality models and analyze spreadsheets.

Compute ratios and percentages, and interpret bar graphs.

Complete mathematical computations and statistical analysis.

Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Perform duties while typically sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking.

Occasionally lift light and heavy objects.

Climb ladders.

Distinguish between shades of color.

Working Conditions: 

Work is performed primarily in an office and in the facilities of a water treatment plant and occasionally in the street setting.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

Our organization is committed to ensuring fair treatment, access, and opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, socioeconomic status, age, religion or other social identities in accordance with state and federal law.  We recognize that each individual brings a unique perspective that is informed by their life experience and identity.  Our organization is committed to recruiting and retaining the best qualified individuals based on a holistic review of their knowledge, skills, experience, understanding, communication and abilities.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

Manages operations and maintenance of the water treatment plant, pumping stations, and storage tanks to ensure that water quality meets and exceeds the federal and state safe drinking water act regulations; establishes treatment goals and practices; develops plans for monitoring programs and preparing reports for local and state agencies. Oversight of support in the management of the water distribution system.

Serves as the Primary Operator and point of contact for the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with city policies, procedures, and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, resolving problems, and planning, assigning, and directing work.

Develops and manages operating budget for the Water Treatment operations annually; monitors and administers approved budget; manages the purchasing and inventory control of parts, equipment, and supplies.

Manages capital improvement projects, including planning and implementing short- and long-term projects; coordinates activities with consultants and contractors; researches, applies for, and administers state and federal grants.

Prepares water use reports; monitors dam safety; controls and disposes plant residuals and computers.

Provides assistance to water distribution operators to ensure water quality throughout the distribution system.

Oversees the maintenance of records.

Performs other related duties as assigned.