Water Production Supervisor

City of Colton - Colton, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Colton, CA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

Under general direction, supervises, directs, and participates in the maintenance, repair, and activities of the Water Production Department including the operation and maintenance of valves, pumps, wells, booster stations, reservoirs, and related equipment; oversees regulatory water sampling and chlorination to ensure clean potable water for customers; prioritizes and schedules work; assists with budget preparation; prepares a variety of administrative and regulatory reports; provides complex staff assistance to management staff in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required. The Water Production Supervisor is the supervisory level class in the series that exercises independent judgment on diverse and specialized water production maintenance and operations activities with accountability and ongoing decision-making responsibilities associated with the work. Incumbents are responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of staff and for providing technical support to management in a variety of areas. Performance of the work requires the use of independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines. Incumbents in this position may be required to work holidays, evenings, and weekends and be on-call for emergency situations/shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, assign, supervise, and oversee the daily functions, operations, maintenance, staff, and activities of the City's water production including operations and maintenance of valves, pumps, wells, booster stations, reservoirs, and related equipment.
• Supervise, plan, organize, and develop evaluation plans, work processes, and system performance guidelines and objectives to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist with the preparation, administration, and monitoring of the division budget; determine funding needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; ensure compliance with budgeted funding; authorize payment of invoices; perform a variety of operational calculations to improve operations and reduce costs.
• Participate in the selection, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; work with employees to correct deficiencies; recommend and implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Develop and standardize procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities and make recommendations for improvement.
• Monitor, test, evaluate, and develop operational treatment processes to ensure water treatment operations function efficiently and with minimal interruptions.
• Reviews, coordinates, and implements local, state, and federal laws and regulations associated with water treatment process operations to ensure compliance.
• Assist and coordinates plant process operations associated with plant Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems (SCADA).
• Supervise, inspect, and review the preparation of analytical data; monitor daily operational system processes for efficiency, cost effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.
• Supervise the maintenance of a solar power plant and an ion exchange treatment plant.
• Prepare, review, authorize, and submit a variety of operational reports, regulatory reports, recommendations, and correspondence.
• Provide, plan, and implement training of plant operation staff on new or revised operational methods, processes, and procedures; review the work of staff to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations; provide technical advice and assistance to operations personnel when needed.
• Meet with managers, supervisors, and staff to update, inform, and advise regarding goals and objectives.
• Maintain files, databases, and records related to water treatment and production activities; prepares a variety of written reports, memoranda, and correspondence.
• Represent the City in meetings with members of other public and private organizations, contractors, and developers, to coordinate operational and regulatory compliance issues.
• Responds to emergency situations, as necessary.
• Ensure staff compliance with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required, supplemented by college level coursework in water science or a related field.
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in water production, water treatment, water quality, or a related field.
• Possession of a valid California Class 'C' Driver's License, and to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of a valid California State Water Resources Control Board Grade II Water Treatment Operator Certificate is required.
• Possession of a valid California State Water Resources Control Board Grade IV Water Distribution Operator Certificate is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Possession of a valid Grade III Water Treatment Operator Certificate is desired.
• Possession of a County of San Bernardino Environmental Health Services Certified Backflow Prevention Device Tester is desired.

Benefits

• 7/2024 receive a 1.5% salary increase
• Cafeteria amount for the purchase of medical, dental, and vision insurance is $1,625.00/mo effective August, 2024.
• Up to 80 hours per year of vacation accrued for 0 - 5 years of service
• Up to 96 hours of sick leave (8 hours accrued monthly)
• 12 paid holidays (per calendar year)
• 20 floating holiday hours (per fiscal year)
• California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) for Miscellaneous Members
• City paid short term and long term disability insurance coverage
• City paid life insurance coverage in the amount of $50,000
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $2,500 per fiscal year after passing probation.