Utilities Operations and Maintenance Superintendent (Water Production)

Salary : $107,123.55 - $150,733.60 Annually

Location : Sacramento, CA

Job Type : Full-Time Career

Job Number : 001841-25-DOU-W

Department : Utilities

Division : Water Distribution

Opening Date : 01 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

THE POSITION

THIS POSTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Application cut-off dates are Monthly : 1 / 31 / 25, 2 / 28 / 25, 3 / 31 / 25, 4 / 30 / 25, 5 / 31 / 25, 6 / 30 / 25, 7 / 31 / 25, 8 / 31 / 25, 9 / 30 / 25, 10 / 31 / 25, 11 / 30 / 25, 12 / 31 / 25

THIS POSITION IS FOR THE WATER DIVISION.

With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice.

The Utilities Operations and Maintenance Superintendent ("Water Production Superintendent") drives training programs, monitors various projects, maintains records, provides technical expertise, and responds to emergencies. The Water Production team also supports the Storm, Sanitary and Combined Sewer systems with alarm monitoring and operational support during the winter season. Coordination with internal and external groups and asset reliability are key areas of focus.

Under limited direction the Utilities Operations and Maintenance Superintendent plans, coordinates, supervises, and reviews activities relating to the operations and maintenance of one or more of following the City systems :

• Drinking water production and treatment
• Drinking water distribution
• Drinking water quality, regulatory compliance, and research & development
• Stormwater drainage and flood control
• Wastewater collection including the combined sewer system
• System electrical, instrumentation and SCADA
• System maintenance and CIPs

This position also monitors projects, maintains records, provides technical expertise, and responds to problems and emergencies.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This management-level classification is populated with multiple incumbents. Each Utilities Operations and Maintenance Superintendent manages an operational section within a Division in the Department of Utilities. This classification is distinguished from the higher-level classification, Utilities Operations and Maintenance Manager, in that the Utilities Operations & Maintenance Manager has overall administrative oversight for all sections within a Division and assumes responsibility for the department in the absence of the Director. This classification is distinguished from the next lower classification of the line supervisors in each section in that the latter classification is responsible for planning and supervising the work of crews or skilled and semi-skilled personnel.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Limited direction is provided by the Utilities Operations and Maintenance Manager. Responsibilities include direct and indirect supervision of subordinate supervisors and administrative, professional, technical, and clerical personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Experience :

Five years of increasingly responsible supervisory experience in the operation of a drinking water treatment plant or wastewater facility.

Five years of increasingly responsible supervisory experience in the repair, construction, and maintenance of : water, sewer, or flood control and storm drainage systems.

Education :

A Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, engineering, or business administration, public administration, or a related field.

Substitution :

Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.

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 :

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Certification :

For assignments in Water Distribution : Possession of a Grade IV Water Distribution Operator certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board is required at the time of appointment.

For Assignments in Water Treatment : Possession of a T5 Water Treatment Operator Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board is required at the time of appointment

PROOF OF CERTIFICATION

Proof of the required certificate and / or license should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment . Unofficial documents and / or copies are acceptable.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Please note, the City of Sacramento's 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 governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

If applicants do not list current and 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).

3. Screening Committee : (Pass / Fail) - All applications received will be forwarded to the hiring department for review until the position is filled. 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.

4. Interview Process : Human Resources will forward applications to the hiring department. Those determined to be the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an interview process.

5. Conditional Hire : Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan / fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass 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.

QUESTIONS : For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process :

Bilingual Pay

Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

Pension Reform Act

The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and / or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Additional Information

Civil Service Rules :

Union Contracts :

Salary Schedule :

APPLICATION : I understand my application must meet the minimum qualifications for consideration of employment with the City of Sacramento. The experience I list in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section of the employment application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement. A resume, responses to the supplemental questions requiring a narrative response, employment history listed elsewhere in the application or attachments will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Position / job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. 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).Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Applicant Resources Page for Screening Instructions : https : / / www.cityofsacramento.gov / HR / employment

PROOF OF EDUCATION : To qualify for this classification you may use education or experience as listed in the substitution option to provide required knowledge, skills, and abilities.I understand proof of education such as, but not limited to, university / college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with my application and will be required at the time of appointment if I am using education to qualify for this position.Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Proof of Education Requirements (https : / / www.cityofsacramento.gov / HR / employment) for information on accepted documentation.

EDUCATION CONFIRMATION : If I am using education to qualify for this position, I attest I possess or will possess the following level of education in biology, chemistry, engineering, or business administration, public administration, or a related field by time of appointment if I am selected for this position

PROOF OF CERTIFICATION : I understand proof of certification, should be submitted with my application and will be required at the time of appointment.

CERTIFICATION CONFIRMATION : I attest I possess or will possess a T5 Water Treatment Operator Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board by time of appointment if I am selected for this position.

DRIVER'S LICENSE CONFIRMATION : I attest I possess or will possess a valid California Class Class C Driver's License by the time of appointment if I am selected for this position.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE : The answers to the questions below will be reviewed by the hiring department along with the information provided in your employment application. Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing this Supplemental Questionnaire. Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and / or disorganized presentation may negatively affect the hiring department's review of your Supplemental Questionnaire. I understand and agree to the above instructions.

Describe your supervisory experience and a challenge you have overcome since becoming a supervisor.

Discuss a few challenges you have had operating water system(s) and describe solutions implemented.

Describe any initiatives you have championed and how they have improved operations for your employer.

Required Question

Salary : $107,124 - $150,734