Salary : $3,393.75 Biweekly
Location : Barrow, AK
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 16-26-029
Department: Public Works
Division: Water/Sewer
Opening Date: 05/11/2026
Closing Date: 6/19/2026 5:00 PM Alaska
Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Assist in directing and monitoring daily operations and maintenance of water treatment, water distribution, and wastewater collection systems.
Assist in developing procedures, systems, and operational priorities to improve efficiency, service reliability, and regulatory compliance.
Assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for all water and sewer facilities.
Fill in for supervisors or the Water/Sewer Systems Manager during absences, vacations, or emergencies.
Supervise assigned supervisors and administrative support staff.
Oversee technical, safety, and professional training programs for employee certifications.
Assist in the preparation, monitoring, and administration of the division's annual operating budget.
Assist with monitoring contracts. Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA DOE& DEC rules and regulations.
Attend meetings. hearings. and public sessions as required.
Assist with timesheet review and work assignment delegation. and scheduling.
Will be required to travel to all North Slope communities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of North Slope Borough organization operations, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of water and wastewater utility operations. maintenance practices, and preventative maintenance systems.
Skill in using personal computers and a variety of safety software applications.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to obtain site specific Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) training in accordance with 40 C.F. R. a7 265.16 within the probationary period;
Ability to obtain Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) current certification within the probationary period;
Ability to obtain Small Quantity Handler training in accordance with 40 C.F.R. a7 273.16 within the probationary period.
Ability to obtain site-specific Spill Prevention, Control and Counter Measure (SPCC) training in accordance with 40 C.F.R. a7 112.7 (f) (l)(2) and (3) within the probationary period.
Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required Associate's degree in operations, management, business administration, or equivalent years of work
experience and education in the related industry, working in an arctic environment;
Two years of work experience with Federal, State, and Borough laws, regulations, and procedures relating to
the Water/Sewer Utility industry;
One year of work experience as a supervisor in the Water/Sewer industry;
Required to obtain Incident Command System (IS) 100, IS 200, IS 300, IS 400, IS 700, and IS 800 within
two (2) years of hire;
Required to obtain CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid Certifications within six (6) months of hire;
Valid Alaska Driver's License that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria;
The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.
Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.
Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.01
This position is NON-Rotational. Housing is NOT provided. Therefore, due to extreme weather conditions in the arctic and for your safety, housing accommodations must be located and pre-arranged by the applicant prior to the start of employment. The applicant must pay for housing; it is not provided by the NSB. Please note: The Borough is currently experiencing a housing shortage. Due to the remote setting, applicants are urged to consider this factor prior to submitting an application.Do you certify that you understand the above information?
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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview.By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
- Yes, I understand and agree
- No, I do not agree
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Do you possess a valid Alaska Driver's License that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria?
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Do you have two years of work experience with Federal, State, and Borough laws, regulations, and procedures relating to the Water/Sewer Utility industry?
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Do you have an Associate's Degree in operations, management, business administration, or equivalent years of work experience and education in the related industry, working in an arctic environment?
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How many years of work experience as a supervisor in the Water/Sewer industry, do you have?
- No experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
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To comply with the Borough's nepotism law (NSBMC Sec. 2.20.170 and 2.20.290), the North Slope Borough must collect the following information. Are you related by blood or marriage to the Department Director (Insert Name) or Immediate Supervisor (Insert Name) for this position?
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If "Yes", please check boxes below that apply:
- Father
- Father-in-Law
- Step-Father
- Mother
- Mother-in-Law
- Step-Mother
- Brother
- Brother-in-Law
- Step-Brother
- Sister
- Sister-in-Law
- Step-Sister
- Son
- Son-in-Law
- Step-Son
- Daughter
- Daughter-in-Law
- Step-Daughter
- Wife
- Husband
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Do you currently live in the same residence (household) as the Department Director (Insert Name) or Immediate Supervisor (Insert Name) of this position?
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If you checked "Yes", please check the appropriate boxes below:I am currently living in the same residence (household) as the:
- Department Director
- Immediate Supervisor
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