Wastewater Environmental Supervisor (Open Until Filled)

City of Fresno, CA - Fresno, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Fresno, CA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno! Are you passionate about caring for the environment and excited about leading a team to success? We're seeking a proactive Wastewater Environmental Supervisor to supervise day-to-day operational activities and services. Under the direction of the Wastewater Manager, you'll coordinate and energize our team, ensuring excellence in environmental management. With direct supervision over staff, you'll be pivotal in driving our division's success, overseeing and advancing daily endeavors. Ready to embark on a rewarding adventure in environmental leadership? Apply now and be a part of shaping the future of the City's Wastewater division in Environmental Resources!

Responsibilities

• Supervises day-to-day operations in environmental resources, ensuring seamless planning, scheduling, and task execution.
• Coordinates recruitment, training, and performance evaluations to cultivate a skilled and motivated workforce.
• Ensures full compliance with environmental regulations at all levels, actively monitoring laws and implementing necessary measures.
• Addresses public and agency inquiries, investigating and resolving concerns regarding wastewater systems, environmental quality, or public health and safety.
• Plays a pivotal role in strategic planning, budgeting, and organizational development efforts.
• Manages inventory, procurement, and program development to enhance compliance and environmental objectives.
• Analyzes data from environmental monitoring programs, laboratory tests, and operational processes, providing insightful reports and presentations.
• May utilize expertise to interpret utility plans, blueprints, and specifications, while also evaluating new technology for improved efficiency in water quality testing.
• Perform related duties as required.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in chemistry, environmental science, biology, chemical engineering or a directly related field.
• Two (2) years of full-time work experience in industrial pretreatment, water/wastewater monitoring and quality control or testing of environmental samples.
• Possession and maintenance of a California Water Environment Association certificate, Environmental Compliance Inspector Grade II at time of application.

Nice-to-haves

• Possession and maintenance of a California Water Environment Association certificate, Environmental Compliance Inspector Grade III may be required within 24 months of appointment.

Benefits

• Health insurance: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
• Flexible spending account: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
• Deferred compensation: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
• Management leave: 60 hours per fiscal year for exempt employees.
• Annual leave: Accrue 15.5 hours per month with cash out provisions.
• Supplemental sick: 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum.
• Holidays: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
• Life insurance: Benefit equal to annual salary; premium paid by the City.
• Long-term disability: Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability; premium paid by the City.
• Bilingual premium pay: $100 per month.
• Health reimbursement arrangement: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.
• Retirement: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
• DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years.