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Job Description
The South Adams County Water & Sanitation District (SACWSD), dedicated to providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water resources and services to its customers in the Commerce City population, and is presently the largest combined Water and Sanitation District in the state of Colorado covering over 65 square miles and serving nearly 65,000 customers, is seeking to fill our Distribution, Collection & Development Department Manager.
This position oversees, manages and directs the District’s distribution, collection system and development department including:- New development review and inspection
- Maintenance and renewal/replacement of water distribution and wastewater collection system infrastructure
- Maintenance of District fleet and facilities
- Preparation of short/long term capital expenditure budgets as well as the annual department budget
- Attending and participating in monthly District Board meetings presenting information to management, Board of Directors and public groups
- Providing leadership and guidance to department team
- Implementing new initiatives and/or developing strategy for continuous improvement of department operations
The qualified candidate must have:- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental science, management or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in the water utilities industry
- Minimum five years of leadership experience
- Knowledge and understanding of engineering principles, practices and planning processes
- Effective problem solving, communication and decision making
Successful candidate will be required to complete a background check and drug screen prior to employment.
The District offers a competitive salary and benefit package including 100% paid medical/dental premium with wellness goals met; vision; life/disability; money purchase pension plan; 457 savings plan; EAP, pet insurance; and discount partners.
Salary Range: $96,630 - 149,770 annualized
Application Deadline:Open until filled
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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South Adams County Water and Sanitation District
Show moreHow We Started
The South Adams County Water and Sanitation District was formed in 1951 under the State of Colorado Special District provisions to serve the area now known as Commerce City. Although the District serves the Commerce City population, it is a separate entity and is presently the largest combined Water and Sanitation District in the state of Colorado covering over 65 square miles and serving nearly 70,000 customers.
The District experienced little growth until 1998 selling only 50 new taps in a good year, and provided services to about 10,000 equivalent residential units (ERUs). The District’s water was mainly from Alluvial and Arapahoe well supplies capable of yielding up to 6800 acre-ft. of water per year, which could serve approximately 13,600 ERUs.
Recent History
In 1996, the Record of Decision (ROD) for the cleanup of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal was complete. Two significant components of the ROD were the designation of the Arsenal as a future Wildlife Refuge and addition of a 4000 acre-ft. additional water supply to the District. This supplemental supply is treated water purchased from Denver Water that is blended with the District’s potable well water supply before delivery to its customers.
Once the Record of Decision was complete the development community started viewing the Commerce City area as a place that held great potential for future residential and commercial development.
With a great deal of hard work and cooperation from the City of Commerce City and the development community, the District was able to build critical water and wastewater infrastructure to launch new development in the northern portion of the District.
The District Today
The District is developing water supplies which will be capable of providing up to 27,000 acre-ft. of water per year. This development allows us to serve approximately 54,000 ERUs.
These water supplies include treated water from Denver Water, surface water supplied off of the farmer’s reservoir and Irrigation Company’s water supply system, expanded potable alluvial well supplies, and a separate irrigation system.
The District is also building one of the nation’s largest separate irrigation systems in the northern area of Commerce City. This separate system provides non-potable alluvial well water to residential, commercial, and industrial customers for irrigation and other non-potable uses. -