Item 3.8 Utility Department Job Descriptions
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Utilities Utility Manager Neidermeier November 25, 2024
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent Assistant City Administrator/Human Resources Hille 3.8 – Job Description Approval
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS: THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative communication.
Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and expectations in a
cost-effective manner.
X Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff recommends the City Council approve a new job description and the revisions to two job descriptions.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The Utilities Department has seen growth and divisional focus within the past few years, with these changes and the
approaching project completions staff is presenting council with recommended job description revisions and a new
position for consideration. These proposed changes help support the expansion of the West Wastewater Treatment
Facility, future Water Treatment, and the Biosolids operations at the East Wastewater Treatment Facility. These revisions
better reflect the current operations and responsibilities. Below is a summary of the position or the proposed revisions:
Utility Office Coordinator
This is an addition of a position, that is scheduled to be a 0.8 FTE position for the Utility Department to assist in customer
services and clerical work. This position would be officed out of the new Administration Building at the West Wastewater
Treatment Facility. The position was scored at a grade 3, the addition of this position has been included in the 2025
budget, and the position scope has been reviewed by the Administrative and Public Works Subcommittees.
Wastewater Facility Supervisor
Currently the Utility Foreperson, this position change accounts for the further Wastewater licensing needed for the
facility, and to account for the supervision of divisional staff. The position would add more direct supervision of staff,
further budget monitoring, and project management. The proposed change would be from grade 9 to 11, and that the
position would move to FLSA exempt. This would be just a new grade assigned to the job description, with changes to the
minimum qualifications and responsibilities. The proposed changes are budgeted for the position within the 2025
budgets and the pay grade changes would be implemented for January 1, 2025.
Utility Manager
This position was requested to be reviewed by the employee as part of the 2023 Compensation Study and the City
Council directed staff to further explore any position scoring requests. With the proposed changes to staffing and
expansion of facilities, this job description better reflects the actual responsibilities. The scoring was changed from a
grade 13 to a 14, due to the number of employees supervised and the additional responsibilities of the position. This
would be just a new grade assigned to the job description, and no further changes are requested at this time. The
proposed changes are budgeted for the position and the pay grade change would be implemented upon approval.
The Public Works Subcommittee and Administrative Subcommittee were presented these changes in April 2024, and they
had directed staff to return with proposed changes and position scoring. Public Works Subcommittee reviewed the latest
update at their November 20 meeting, and consensus was to include this item on consent for consideration of approval.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• Utility Office Coordinator Job Description (Draft)
• Wastewater Facility Supervisor Job Description (Draft)
• Utility Manager Job Description (Draft)
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to approve the Utility Office Coordinator Job Description, to approve the revisions to the Utility Manager job
description with pay grade changes effective immediately, and to approve the revisions to the Wastewater Facility
Supervisor job description with pay grade changes effective January 1, 2025.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
Fund 601 – Drinking Water Utility
Fund 602 – Sanitary Sewer Utility
Yes (2025)
Position Description
Position: Utility Office Coordinator
Department: Utilities
Position Status: Part time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Grade: 3
Approved: DRAFT
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
General Statement of Duties: Understand, communicate, document, resolve and schedule customer
service requests. Coordinate a variety of regulatory programs; details, schedules, communication and
documentation. Identify, contact, schedule, communicate meter replacements while monitoring
associated inventories and staff availability with resulting information directed to Utility Billing. Perform
administrative and clerical responsibilities, data entries, graphics and material presentations. Collaborates
with multiple departments to ensure accurate, efficient and effective information is provided.
Immediate Supervisor: Utility Manager
Supervises: None
Provides Work Direction to: None
MAJOR JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Customer Services:
a. Communicate to resolve customer needs and/or schedule a service order for support.
b. Document, trend, close and retain correspondence related to customer service in
accordance with established procedures.
c. Establish, strive and promote positive customer experiences.
d. Collaborate with other departments to ensure utility information is accurate and
documentation retained.
2. Regulatory Program Coordination
a. Organize, maintain, document, file, retain and communicate the Backflow Prevention
Program is compliant; provide communications to assist with compliance, recommend
citations for noncompliance and promote program practices.
b. Organize, maintain, document, file, retain and communicate Service Line Inventory
information to meet regulatory standards.
c. Organize, maintain, document, file, retain and communicate Chloride Minimization
Program efforts supporting the West WWTF permit compliance.
d. Organize, maintain, document, file, retain and communicate Fats Oils and Grease
Program information to progress standard City Code.
e. Organize, maintain, document, file, retain and communicate the Mercury Minimization
program.
f. Schedule, organize, maintain, document, file, retain and communicate irrigation service
inspections and reviews.
3. Administrative and Clerical Support:
a. Provide support for written and verbal correspondence and communication.
b. Prepare materials, compile meeting agendas and agenda packets, legal notices, and
minutes for the department. Take, transcribe and distribute meeting minutes as needed.
c. Maintain and update department files in a timely manner including indexing and
archiving of plans, project files and folders.
d. Assist with the maintenance, storage and retrieval of City documents in accordance with
standard practices.
e. Prepare and copy documents, reports, and typed material as requested
f. Enter data in appropriate software/computer system
g. Receive invoices and purchase transactions, submit to the Finance Department for
processing.
h. Assist in preparing various reports (financial, statistical, or operational) on a monthly,
quarterly, and yearly bases or as requested.
i. Document and communicate on call rotations with staff and communication services.
j. Assist with onboarding activities including; JHAs, SDSs, Uniforms, NIMs, work orders,
timesheets, bamboo training and others supporting new staff successes.
4. Water Meter Management
a. Identify water meters due for replacement, communicate and schedule replacement
opportunities with customers. Provide service requests for department efficiency, ensure
information is documented and organized for Utility Billing.
b. Maintain and store inventories of meters and associated accessories for replacement
availability in new installations. Recommend inventory levels considering lead times,
community growth, upcoming replacements with cost savings in mind.
c. Store, track, rent bulk water meters for hydrant use. Promote compliance, support
standard practices, issue equipment and review returned devices. Communicate volumes
and invoicing practices to the Finance Department.
5. Facility Reception:
a. Greet and direct internal and external customers in a welcoming respectful and
professional manner.
b. Schedule and maintain a variety of department events; identify and communicate
calendar activities.
c. Provide support for open houses, public presentations, department events or initiatives
as necessary.
d. Assist in the development of notices, flyers, brochures, and other information materials.
e. Maintain and replenish office supplies as authorized.
f. Manage site access, maintain staff credentials and coordinate security access with other
appropriate vendors.
g. Receive, open and distribute incoming mail/deliveries and provide assistance on outgoing
mail/deliveries.
h. Enter data in appropriate software/computer system
i. Open and distribute incoming mail and provide assistance on outgoing mail
6. Other Items:
a. Perform clerical duties for various departments as assigned
b. Assist the City Clerk during election cycles
7. General
a. Treat fellow employees with respect and integrity
b. Promote a positive and motivating environment
c. Provide exceptional customer service
d. Confer with supervisor, peers, and employees to discuss and resolve issues
e. Make decisions that are always in the best interest of the City
f. Perform other duties and projects as assigned
g. Follow all safety policies and procedures
h. Follow all City policies and procedures
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of accounting practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of data entry operations, applications, and software including all Microsoft applications
and other office software programs necessary to provide administrative support.
• Skills in communicating with customers through various mediums.
• Skills in use of standard office equipment.
• Skills in providing excellent customer service in a professional manner; and
effectively interacting with teammates, departments, management, outside
agencies and the general public.
• Skills in providing exceptional customer service both in person, electronically, and on
the telephone.
• Skills in answering multiple phone lines, directing calls, and responding to callers.
• Skilled at prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skilled to communicate clearly, professionally, effectively, and precisely both verbally and in
writing.
• Skilled with flexibility to respond to changing requirements and job assignments.
• Skilled to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions.
• Ability to present a positive image of the agency.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; work as part of a team.
• Ability to be detail-oriented and well-organized.
• Ability to follow instructions and prescribed procedure.
• Ability to maintain records; make accurate calculations and provide accounting procedures;
perform alphabetical and numerical filing.
• Ability to understand and interpret personnel policies, regulations and departmental policy and
procedures.
• Ability to calculate fees, determine accuracy of payments, and process payments.
• Strong sense of honesty, integrity, and credibility.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Three years of receptionist and administrative support experience
2. Proficiency in office computer systems
3. Customer service experience
4. High school diploma
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Administrative support training or certification
2. Experience working for a growing city or county
3. Completion of a 2-year program or degree
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Most work is inside in a normal office setting. Work is done alone, with others and with the public. This
includes medium physical strength work occasionally.
Activities that occur constantly (5–8 hours/shift): sitting, talking, hearing
Activities that occur frequently (2–5 hours/shift): repetitive motions, eye/hand/foot coordination
Activities that occur occasionally (up to 2 hours/shift): standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching
Activities that occur rarely (do not exist as regular part of job): pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing,
stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, handling, grasping, feeling
City of Otsego is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,
reasonable accommodations are offered to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current
employees are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Employee signature below constitutes employee’s understanding of the requirements, essential
functions, and duties of the position.
Employee Name
Employee Signature Date
Positfon Descriptfon
Positfon: Wastewater Facility Supervisor
Department: Utflitfes
Positfon Status: Full-tfme
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Grade: 11
Date Approved: DRAFT
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
General Statement of Dutfes: Responsible for compliance, operatfons and maintenance of the
Wastewater Treatment Facility and supervision of the sites designated team members. Directs,
schedules and oversees staffs work, evaluates performance and recommends hire. Coordinates with
Engineering and Contractors on improvement projects. Provides capital improvements and budget
recommendatfons.
Immediate Supervisor: Utflity Manager
Supervises: Divisional Utflity Operators and Seasonal staff
MAJOR JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Wastewater Facility:
a. Manage the operatfons and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Facility and its
regulatory compliances.
b. Supervises, performs, monitors and oversees all aspects of operatfons and maintenance
of the Facility
c. Manages work schedules of staff, monitors evaluates and encourages employee
performance including evaluatfons.
d. Reports compliance and compliance monitoring informatfon to regulatory agencies
including Minnesota Pollutfon Control Agency, Environmental Protectfon Agency.
e. Communicate with officials, engineers and regulatory agents tactiully regarding facility
compliance, planning, reviews and inspectfons.
f. Provide input and influence to the design and operatfons of wastewater systems.
g. Provide input of department needs for capital and budgetary needs.
h. Maintains phone communicatfon for emergency responses and technical support.
2. Division Management and work directfon:
a. Plans, defines, manages and schedules all aspects of Utflity projects and functfons.
b. Ensures inventory and supplies of equipment and parts are available for routfne and
emergency needs.
c. Communicates with vendors, equipment representatfves and contractors to ensure
tfmelines are accommodated.
d. Assigns work responsibility, monitor project progress and provide communicatfon with
Manager regarding status, productfvity and quality of work.
3. Supervision:
a. Ensure staff is adequately trained and cross trained.
b. Plan, define, manage and assign work and ensure it is done accurately and tfmely.
c. Complete divisional quarterly one on ones and annual performance reviews.
d. Establish performance and knowledge advancement goals.
e. Collaborate correctfve actfons and improvement recommendatfons.
f. Ensure staff attends safety training and follows safety procedures
g. Review and approve staff hours and tfme off requests.
h. Assist in the recommendatfon of staffing additfons and interview candidates.
i. Maintain security systems protocols and access ensuring public health and employee
safety.
4. Policies and Procedures:
a. Responsible for following all policies and procedures at the federal, state and local level
through all applicable agencies
b. Implement departmental improvements to increase productfvity, efficiency and work
flow.
c. Monitors divisional actfvitfes to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulatfons,
rules and ordinances.
d. Ensure safety procedures are in place, understood and followed.
5. Financial Management:
a. Assist in recommendations for long and short term capital needs of the division.
b. Assist in recommendatfon for annual budget with frequent reviews to ensure budgets
are maintained.
c. Review and recommend invoice approvals
d. Monitor and manage the adopted budget using best economic practices.
e. Ensure all purchasing policies are understood and followed.
f. Works with the finance department to resolve issues and address user questions and
complaints.
6. Other Dutfes and Responsibilitfes:
a. Keep Utflity Manager informed of department actfvitfes and relevant matters.
b. Address resident questfons and concerns.
c. Provides strong communicatfon, teamwork and works closely with other divisions and
departments for the betterment of the City.
7. General
a. Treat fellow employees with respect and integrity.
b. Promote a positfve and motfvatfng environment.
c. Provide exceptfonal customer service.
d. Confer with manager, peers, and employees to discuss and resolve issues.
e. Make decisions that are always in the best interest of the City.
f. Perform other dutfes and projects as assigned.
g. Follow all safety policies and procedures.
h. Follow all City policies and procedures.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of supervisory, scheduling and recordkeeping and inventory principles.
• Knowledge of plumbing, pipework, electrical, instrumentatfon and HVAC.
• Knowledge of owner’s manuals, blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of safety procedures, precautfons, occupatfonal hazards and controls.
• Knowledge of computers, standard office equipment, and related software applicatfon.
• Knowledge of applicable tools, equipment, materials, repair and equipment costs.
• Skilled at managing, guiding and motivating employees all aspects of water and wastewater
operations and maintenance.
• Skilled at Biosolids application requirements and methods.
• Skilled at managing, and overseeing projects including safety practices, working with contractors
and engineers, resolving work site and contract conflicts, and applicable State and Federal laws.
• Skilled at SCADA, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and standard computer
systems. and programs used in operation of water and wastewater facilities.
• Skilled in laboratory tests, testing methods and techniques, testing requirements, and
interpretation of test results.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and implement solutions.
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, effectively, and precisely both verbally and in
writing.
• Ability to resolve and diffuse conflicts.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas, projects and situations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to coordinate work with other
departments and lead multi-departmental or multi-jurisdictional projects.
• Ability to plan prioritize and organize the facility’s work.
• Strong sense of honesty, integrity and credibility.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Minnesota Class A Wastewater License.
2. Minnesota Type IV Biosolids License
3. Four years lead or supervisory experience.
4. Five years of experience at a Class A Major Wastewater Treatment Facility.
5. Class A Exceptfonal Quality Biosolids Experience
6. A valid Class B commercial driver’s license with tanker and air brake endorsements.
7. Associates Degree in Water Environment Technology or related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry or environmental services or related field.
2. Experience working for a growing city or county.
3. Class B Water License
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform
the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Most work is done within the wastewater treatment facility or outside in varying conditfons, including
frequent exposure to humidity, noises, vibratfons, hazards, and atmospheric conditfons; occasional
exposure to extreme cold, extreme heat and changes in wetness. This includes occasional light physical
strength work to very heavy physical work. Travel within the City to treatment facilitfes, wellhouses and
lift statfons is everyday.
Actfvitfes that occur constantly (5–8 hours/shift): talking, hearing
Actfvitfes that occur frequently (2–5 hours/shift): standing, walking, sitting, handling, grasping Actfvitfes
that occur occasionally (up to 2 hours/shift): lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, stooping,
kneeling, crouching, reaching, feeling, repetftfve motfons, eye/hand/foot coordinatfon
Actfvitfes that occur rarely (do not exist as regular part of job): balancing, crawling
City of Otsego is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilitfes Act,
reasonable accommodatfons are offered to qualified individuals with disabilitfes. Prospectfve and current
employees are encouraged to discuss potentfal accommodatfons with the employer.
Employee signature below constftutes employee’s understanding of the requirements, essentfal
functfons, and dutfes of the positfon.
_______________________________________________
Employee Name
_______________________________________________ ______________________
Employee Signature Date
Position Description
Position: Utility Manager
Department: Utilities
Position Status: Full-time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Grade: 14
Approved: DRAFT
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
General Statement of Duties: Responsible for directing the City’s Utility Department Divisions focused
on Wastewater and Water Treatment, Collection, Distribution Conveyance and Customer Services.
Supervises staff, manages departments assets, identifies, presents and performs budgets and capital
improvement planning for each funding source. Ensures the public receives effective and efficient
utilities maintenance services.
Immediate Supervisor: City Administrator
Supervises: Utility Department Staff
MAJOR JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Wastewater Treatment Facilities and Collection Systems
a. Directs, plans, manages, and evaluates two Class A Major Wastewater Treatment
Facilities
b. Develops practices that align with federal, state and local requirements, licenses,
guidelines, and policies and ensure all requirements are met
c. Directs divisional leadership to coordinate advanced maintenance on systems and
equipment to prevent service interruptions
d. Plans and executes work projects and programs. Identifies deliverables, priorities and
contractual services
e. Assesses work procedures, personnel training and equipment to facilitate
improvements in achieving department objectives
f. Ensures Wastewater Division responds to emergencies promptly efficiently and
effectively.
g. Act as a project director on utility system capital improvement projects.
h. Responsible for directing wastewater division activities with other public works
managers and outside contractors to provide maximum overall benefit
i. Directs, plans, manages, and evaluates Class A Exceptional Quality Biosolids production
and disposal
j. Develops practices that align with federal, state and local requirements, licenses,
guidelines, and policies and ensure all requirements are met
k. Act as a project director on biosolids capital improvement projects.
2. Water Treatment Facilities and Distribution System
a. Plans, directs, manages, and evaluates the City’s Water Treatment Facilities
b. Develops practices that align with federal, state and local requirements, licenses,
guidelines, and policies and ensures all requirements are met
c. Directs divisional leadership to coordinate advanced maintenance on systems and
equipment to prevent service interruptions
d. Plans and executes work project and programs. Identifies deliverables, priorities and
contractual services .
e. Strategizes work procedures, personnel training and equipment to facilitate
improvements in achieving department objectives
f. Ensure customer services responses and emergencies are prompt, efficient and
effective.
g. Act as a project director on water system capital improvement projects.
h.
Responsible for coordination of water division activities with other public works
managers and outside contractors to provide maximum overall benefit
i. Direct, manage, evaluate and sustain the Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection
Systems
j. Responsible for directing water distribution and wastewater collection activities with
other public works managers and outside contractors to provide maximum overall
benefit
3. Supervision and development:
a. Perform performance reviews for all department staff
b. Ensure staff is adequately trained and department is cross trained
c. Recommend discipline and pay adjustments to City Administrator
d. Ensure staff attends safety training and follows safety procedures
e. Assign work and ensure it is done professionally, efficiently, accurately, and timely
f. Forecast staffing needs, interview and recommend staff hiring with the assistance of
human resource staffs
g. Administer policy communication
4. Budget and Financial:
a. Prepares, presents and oversees budgets and capital improvement plans
b. Oversees all division assets and improvement activities
c. Executes and monitors divisional budgets and capital expenditures ensuring compliance
with the adopted budget
d. Follow all purchasing policies
e. Follow all finance policies including but not limited to the public purpose expenditure
policy
f. Effectively provide guidance with multiple departments to resolve issues, address
questions and complaints
g. Prepare reports, correspondence and analysis for the department
5. Project Management
a. Act as project manager in Capital Improvement Projects
b. Defines project scopes, deliverables and objectives, involving relevant stakeholders and
teams while ensuring budget compliance
c. Prioritizes and assembles timelines of projects to ensure proactive improvements and meet
growth and capacity needs.
d. Manages changes to the project scope, schedule and costs using appropriate verification
e. Provides general oversight to ensure timely and satisfactory completion
f. Establishes and maintains effective professional relationships with employees, officials,
governmental agencies, vendors and citizen customers
g. Guides project meetings to ensure united alignment and objectives that motivate action
6. Contract
a. Prepare, evaluate, negotiating and executing various contracts covering projects and
operational contracts
b. Requests contract scopes, timelines, costs and management of a variety of multi leveled long
term projects.
c. Creates and maintain relationships with suppliers
d. Maintains correspondence and documentation related to contracts
7. Policies and Procedures:
a. Responsible for following and communicating all policies and procedures at the federal,
state, and local level through all applicable agencies
b. Evaluate and recommend changes to policies, procedures, and practices to increase
efficiency and effectiveness and to ensure compliance with all legal and functional
requirements
c. Follow procedures to get approval and implement new policies and procedures
d. Ensure that staff follow all applicable laws, policies, and procedures
8. Other Duties and Responsibilities:
a. Inform City Administrator of Department activities and relevant matters
b. Manage building security for all Department buildings including alarm systems
c. Prepare and present memos and requests for committee reviews and City Council action
d. Attend City Council and commission meetings as requested
e. Provide reports and special projects as requested by City Council and City Administrator
f. Provides strong communication, teamwork and works closely with other departments
for the betterment of the City
9. General
a. Participate actively in the City’s management team
b. Treat fellow employees with respect and integrity
c. Promote a positive and motivating environment
d. Provide exceptional customer service
e. Confer with supervisor, peers, and employees to discuss and resolve issues
f. Make decisions that are always in the best interest of the City
g. Perform other duties and projects as assigned
h. Follow all safety policies and procedures
i. Follow all City policies and procedures
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Extensive knowledge of and experience in managing and operating water and wastewater
utilities
• Extensive knowledge of biosolids requirements and methods
• Extensive knowledge of and experience in supervising employees
• Extensive knowledge of and experience in City operations, ordinances, and practices related to
water and wastewater applications
• Proficient in SCADA, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and standard computer
systems and programs used in operation of water and wastewater systems
• Working knowledge of GIS and system mapping
• Experience and applied knowledge in laboratory tests, testing methods and techniques, testing
requirements, and interpretation of test results
• Experience analyzing problems, identifying solutions, and implementing solution successfully
• Experience making presentations to government bodies, professional associations, and
community organizations
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, effectively, and precisely both verbally and in
writing
• Ability to resolve and diffuse conflicts
• Ability to understand, manage, and communicate complex ideas, projects, and situations
• Applied experience and knowledge of budget management and financial software
• Applied experience and knowledge of purchasing/contract laws and practices
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to coordinate work with other
departments and to lead multi-departmental or multi-jurisdictional projects
• Ability to plan, prioritize and organize the department’s work
• Strong sense of honesty, integrity, and credibility
• Experience with OSHA requirements Employee Right to Know and CDL
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry or environmental services or related field.
2. Associates degree in water and environmental technologies
3. Minnesota Class A Wastewater License
4. Minnesota Class B Water License
5. Minnesota Type IV Biosolids License
6. Seven years of experience at a municipal water and wastewater facility
7. Five years of supervisory experience
8. Five years’ experience budgeting and identifying long term capital needs
9. Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
10. A valid class B MN Commercial Driver’s License with air brake and tanker endorsements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Experience working for a growing city
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Most work is done within the wastewater treatment office facility, rarely any environmental exposures
to conditions as part of the job. This includes occasional light physical strength work to medium physical
work. Travel within the City to treatment facilities, wellhouses and lift stations is everyday. This position
requires attending City Council meetings in the evening as requested.
Activities that occur constantly (5–8 hours/shift):
Activities that occur frequently (2–5 hours/shift): standing, walking, sitting, talking
Activities that occur occasionally (up to 2 hours/shift):
Activities that occur rarely (do not exist as regular part of job): lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling,
climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling,
hearing, repetitive motions, eye/hand/foot coordination
City of Otsego is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,
reasonable accommodations are offered to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current
employees are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Employee signature below constitutes employee’s understanding of the requirements, essential
functions, and duties of the position.
_______________________________________________
Employee Name
_______________________________________________ ______________________
Employee Signature Date