Water Supervisor

City of La Palma • Full-time • La Palma, CA, US • 1m ago

Description

The incumbent will enjoy working a 4/10 work schedule (Monday through Thursday) not including overtime or on-call shifts.

The incumbent will enjoy a family environment and be a part of an enthusiastic work force that has its own spirit committee that facilitates monthly employee events.

The incumbent will thrive working in this small culture environment allowing them to grow their knowledge, experience, resume, and prepare them for advancement by introducing them to a variety of water related projects and responsibilities.

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Performs a variety of supervisory, administrative, skilled, technical, and maintenance work in the operation, repair, and maintenance of City water systems and facilities.

This is a single incumbent class and is characterized by responsibility for supervising the City's water systems, facilities, and operations. Successful performance of the work requires considerable use of independent judgment and initiative, particularly in the event of emergency situations.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: City of La Palma applications are required and can be obtained online at www.cityoflapalma.org. The Human Resources Office must receive completed applications, resumes, and supplemental questionnaires (if required) by the final filing date and time listed to be eligible for consideration. Facsimiles will not be accepted. Resumes will not, nor will references to a resume, be accepted in lieu of a completed City application. References to a resume on the application form may disqualify the application.

SELECTION PROCESS: All applications will be screened and those candidates who present the most relevant qualifications and possess the required licenses and certificates for the position will be invited to continue in the selection process. The selection process may include testing and oral interviews.

A Background Investigation, including a criminal record check may be required prior to any offer of employment. All appointments are subject to the successful completion of a post-offer medical exam (including a drug and alcohol screen).

Should a qualified individual with disabilities need reasonable accommodations in order to participate in the examination process, the City of La Palma must be notified no later than five working days prior to the scheduled examination date.

The City of La Palma does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, or disability. Equal employment opportunity will apply to all personnel actions, including but not limited to, recruitment, selection, training, transfers, promotions, evaluation, compensation, discipline, layoffs, terminations, and rehires.

NOTE: All employees of the City of La Palma are designated by both State law and City ordinance to be "Disaster Service Workers." In the event of a declared emergency or any undeclared emergency or natural disaster that threatens the life, health, and/or safety of the public, employees may be assigned to assist rescue and relief workers. Such assignments may be in locations, during hours, and performing work significantly different from the employees' normal work assignments and may continue through the recovery phase of the emergency.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The types and levels of employee benefits provided, including City contributions toward benefit costs, are subject to change.

Scope of Work and Examples of Duties

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Essential duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Supervises, inspects, and participates in the work of those engaged in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water mains, fire hydrants, domestic water services, water meters, booster pumping stations, and other water facilities and equipment.

Assigns, advises, and assists crews in the operation of the City's water transmission and distribution system, pumping, and equipment maintenance.

Supervises, instructs, and assists assigned crews in installing new water lines, installing and relocating fire hydrants and meters, and maintaining the existing water supply and distribution systems. Supervises and assists in the work of staff engaged in meter reading and installations, water service maintenance and repair, and customer service.

Supervises and directs the work of staff responsible for performing a wide range of emergency repair work, skilled testing and repair of meters, backflow devices, and other related appurtenances.

Responds to emergency calls from the public and other agencies and determines appropriate action such as placing barricades, repairing leaks, shutting off main lines, and correcting problems with wells, pumps and reservoirs.

Responds to complaints regarding water leaks, pressure loss or no water and low and high billings; evaluates situation, and performs follow-up on customer complaints by coordinating activities with other City staff in resolving customer complaints.

Orders water from suppliers and adjusts reservoirs to ensure adequate supply of domestic water; adjusts and maintains chlorine generation/injection equipment; monitors the collecting of samples for bacteriological, chemical, general, physical analysis, gross alpha tests, and other water quality samples and tests as required; prepares required monthly and yearly reports for the State and other governmental agencies on water quality; prepares and maintains a variety of other written reports and records.

Trains, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines employees performing the duties of maintenance, construction and repair of water systems and facilities. Participates in the selection of new employees.

Must be available for standby duty and is subject to periodic call-out during off time hours to assist in emergency repairs, available to respond within 30 minutes.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: methods, materials, tools and equipment used in water distribution systems operations and maintenance, and water quality assurance work; repair and installation of related facilities and appurtenances; safe work methods and practices; operation and maintenance of a variety of equipment and tools used in the work; applicable laws and regulations; record keeping and purchasing procedures; principles and practices of employee supervision including selection, training, evaluation, and discipline.

Ability to: work independently with a minimum of direction; supervise the work of others; identify and implement effective courses of action to complete work; allocate equipment, materials, and personnel in a cost effective manner; operate and maintain tools and equipment used in the work; read and interpret plans, work sketches, and specialized maps; communicate in writing and complete written records and reports; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Education

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by specialized training in the functions and activities of water treatment and distribution. College-level coursework in water technology or a related field, along with stormwater and wastewater experience, is highly desirable.

Experience

Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in water production and distribution, general maintenance, construction, or public works experience, including two years of experience in a lead capacity.

Required Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a valid Class B California driver's license at the time of appointment or the ability to obtain one within six (6) months as a condition of continued employment and a satisfactory driving record. Possession of valid Water Treatment Operator, Grade T2 and Water Distribution Operator, Grade D3 Certificates as issued by the California Department of Public Health at time of appointment and as continuing condition of employment. Possession of or ability to obtain certification as a Cross Connection Control Specialist approved by the American Water Works Association and a Backflow Prevention Device Tester Certificate issued by the Orange County Health Department within 18 months of employment.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud in field settings, and moderately quiet in office settings.

Qualifications

The City offers a highly competitive compensation package which is dependent upon qualifications. The City's attractive benefits package includes the following:

Retirement – The City offers the CalPERS 2% at 62 formula for new CalPERS members.; OR 2% at 60 formula for existing CalPERS members with less than a six-month break in service from another CalPERS or CalPERS reciprocal agency. Employees are responsible for paying the full Employee contribution through payroll deduction. Additional details on the City's retirement plan will be provided to candidates during the job offer process. For further information about CalPERS, please contact CalPERS directly. The City does not participate in Social Security except for the mandatory Medicare Program.

Medical Insurance - The City contracts with CalPERS to offer medical insurance to employees and their eligible dependents. The City provides a monthly health benefit allowance to be used toward monthly health insurance premiums currently $566.49 Employee Only, $756.49 Employee + 1, $915.49 Employee + 2.

Wellness Program - All employees and their dependents are enrolled in a confidential Employee Assistance Program.

Dental Insurance - The City provides dental coverage for employees and their eligible dependents. The City pays 100% of the premium and has a reimbursement program (up to 30%) for crowns.

Vision Insurance - The City has a vision care reimbursement program (up to $300) per employee and their eligible dependents per fiscal year.

Life Insurance – The City contracts with The Standard Insurance Company to provide $100,000 in basic group term life insurance for employees with additional coverage for eligible dependents. Employees may purchase additional coverage by participating in AFLAC plans.

Disability Insurance – The City provides short and long term disability insurance coverage with the City paying 100% of the premium.

Flexible Spending Accounts – The City currently offers a flexible spending account plan through which employees may set aside pre-tax dollars for a wide variety of eligible non-reimbursable medical expenses for themselves or their eligible dependents and/or eligible dependent care expenses.

Additional Insurance Opportunities – The City contracts with AFLAC to provide additional health, dental, and life insurance coverage, as well as many other reimbursable plans. Employees may set up these accounts as pre-tax dollars.

Deferred Compensation Accounts – The City offers employees the option to defer pre-tax earnings through the ICMA-RC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Professional employees enrolled in this plan receives a 1% City paid contribution; additional contributions are at the employee's discretion.

Retiree Health Benefits – The City contributes the minimum Public Employees Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA) contribution, currently $151 per month, toward retiree medical insurance for retirees who elect to continue their CalPERS medical coverage into retirement. The City does not offer retiree dental or vision coverage.

Holidays - Ten (10) paid fixed holidays and 36 hours of paid floating holiday time annually are provided. Employees are required to use either floating holiday time, vacation time, or compensatory time to facilitate a holiday closure between Christmas and New Years.

Vacation - Full-time employees entering service after July 1, 2011, earn 80 hours of annual vacation leave per year and can accrue a total balance of 120 hours, increasing incrementally after 5 years of service.

Sick Leave - 96 hours per year and can accrue a total balance of 760 hours.

Administrative Leave - Professional Employees are FLSA Exempt and therefore receive 40 hours of administrative leave per fiscal year subject to Department Head approval.

Bilingual Pay – The City offers employees the opportunity to test once per year for bilingual accuracy. After successfully passing an interactive test, the employee will receive $150 per month. Testing is renewed biannually in order to continue receiving the stipend.

Work Hours - Full-time employees work a four day work week/10 hour work days; a 40 hour work week, Monday - Thursday.

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PLEASE READ: The information provided on the Supplemental Questions will be used in conjunction with the job application to determine whether the qualification requirements are met. Failure to provide detailed sand complete information may result in the application being rejected. A resume may not be submitted in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.

Yes, I acknowledge
No, I do not acknowledge

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I acknowledge I have read the job description and can perform the essential functions of the job for which I am applying.

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How many years of experience do you have managing or supervising water operations, including distribution, treatment, water utilities, or capital improvement projects?

Seven or more years
Three to six years
Less than three years
No previous experience

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How many years of experience do you have working in a supervisor or management role for a municipal or government agency (e.g. city, county, state, school district, or water agency)?

Seven or more years
Three to six years
Less than three years
No previous experience

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How many years of general water experience do you have working for a municipal agency (city, county, state, school district, water agency, etc.)?

Seven or more years
Three to six years
Less than three years
No previous experience

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Briefly explain your work experience in the water utility field.

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Do you have any education in Water Utility Science? (Please describe below or mark "none").

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This position requires participation in rotational shifts including working weekends and holidays while on-call/standby duty. Do you have any restrictions on performing this type of work, and if so please briefly explain.

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What level of certification do you possess form the CDPH as a distribution operator?