Utilities Operations and Maintenance Supervisor (Wastewater Collection)

THE POSITION

The Utilities Operations and Maintenance Supervisor position within the Wastewater Collection division is tasked with overseeing and coordinating the personnel responsible for maintaining the Citys wastewater collection system throughout Sacramento. This position serves as a leadership role on various Department of Utilities projects and manages the team and equipment that are critical to our mission of providing our customers with dependable wastewater services in a safe fiscally responsible and environmentally sustainable manner. They will be responsible for writing regulatory reports personnel evaluations and issuing discipline if necessary.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate for this role will be well-versed in the wastewater collection system and be knowledgeable of regulatory compliance and safety requirements. They will be expected to operate with minimal guidance show self-motivation take directives assign responsibilities and complete tasks efficiently. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with others in a team environment and capable of making difficult and unpopular decisions at times.

To layout assign and supervise the work of crews on the construction maintenance and repair of water distribution wastewater collection and storm drainage systems.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General supervision is provided by a higher level position. Responsibilities include the direct and indirect supervision of water wastewater and drainage field operations personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Depending upon assignment duties may include but are not limited to the following :

• Layout assign supervise and participate in the construction relocation maintenance and repair of water mains sewer lines storm drains meters hydrants valves motors pumps chlorinators and related appurtenances.
• Estimate quantities and order materials and equipment.
• Oversee the acquisition and purchase of necessary supplies.
• Maintain work time equipment and material records; make reports of work performed.
• Inspect work in progress; assist crews in resolving difficult work problems; instruct crew members in proper work techniques and use of equipment.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory safety certification and training requirements.
• Work with contractors to insure proper size location and placement of water sewer and drainage connections.
• Explain the effect of work projects to adjacent property owners.
• As assigned oversee a meter repair operation and write specifications for new water meters.
• Contact utilities customers concerning complaints.
• Coordinate work with other utilities and crews.
• Assist in locating utility lines and appurtenances.
• Assist in budget preparation and administration.
• Determine jurisdictional limits of responsibility in field operations.
• Supervise train and evaluate subordinates.
• Implement plans and coordinate with Police and Fire in emergency situations.
• Service and close flood gates.
• Respond to hazardous materials calls for the division.
• Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Education and Experience :

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

Education :

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Three years of experience as a UtilitiesOperationsand MaintenanceLeadworker in the City of Sacramento which must include two years in the specialized area (water wastewater or drainage).

OR

Six years of experience performing the duties of a supervisor or lead worker in underground installation construction and / or repair of water distribution sewer or drainage collection systems.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position then proof of education such as but not limited to university / college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment . Unofficial documents and / or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Driver License :

Certificate :

Assessment :

If considered for appointment candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Respiratory Protective Equipment :

Work in this class requires wearing respiratory protective equipment at times. When assigned to such work facial hair must be shaven when it interferes with the safe fitting of respiratory protective equipment.

Residency Requirement :

Employees in this classification must reside within thirty-five (35) air miles from the freeway interchange at W-X Streets 29th-30th Streets within one year following appointment.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

P lease note the City of Sacramentos preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application and check your e-mail frequently including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the applicant inbox.

1. Application : (Pass / Fail) All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline ;

If applicants do not list current and / or past job-related experience in the duties area of the Work Experience section. Note : Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours / week).

2. Training and Experience Exam : (Weighted 100%) The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance level and progression of a candidates education training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions please note :

3. Eligibility : Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidates eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Utilities Operations and Maintenance Supervisor (Wastewater) examination.

4. Screening Committee : (Pass / Fail) All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement for applications selected by the hiring department.

5. Conditional Hire : Upon receipt of a conditional offer the selected candidate must complete and passLive Scan / fingerprinting; review by Human Resources a pre-employment medical exam controlled substance and / or alcohol test and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

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Experience : years

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Yearly Salary Salary : 82606 - 116235