Salary : $32.97 - $42.86 Hourly
Location : City of Yuma, AZ
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : 2025-00004
Department : Utilities
Division : Transmission Distribution-42
Opening Date : 01 / 08 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Summary
- Open until filled with a 1st review date of January 21, 2025
Are you looking to join a team that values Professionalism, Accountability, Integrity, and Responsiveness? Do you want to be a part of a strong team dedicated to serving our community, building relationships, and creating opportunities? Then this might be the opportunity for you!
We are looking for someone to join Team Yuma as a Water Systems Supervisor, working with the department of Utilities. The ideal candidate will lead a team in the the operation, maintenance and repair of the Utilities Department's water transmission / distribution systems.
Under general supervision, this job classification supervises the operation, maintenance and repair of the Utilities Department's water transmission / distribution systems according to state and Federal environmental regulations, and City policies, procedures and goals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following :
Plans, schedules, and supervises the operation, maintenance, and repair of Water Systems infrastructure, equipment, and components; duties may vary according to job assignment.Monitors Water Systems activities to assure that Department policies are followed.Supervises operations of the Water Systems maintenance and repair crews; coordinates Water Systems activities to protect the health and safety of the citizens and the environment; resolves routine customer complaints; assures compliance with State and Federal environmental and water quality laws and regulations, and City code, regulations, policies and standards.Supervises staff, and assigns tasks, projects and priorities; assures that assignments are defined and achieved; evaluates staff performance; assures that quality and safety standards are met; develops staff skills and safety training plans; meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve priorities, workload, resource allocation, equipment, and technical issues.Reviews work assignments and project schedules, and assigns resources; develops plans, specifications and budgets for repair and replacement of equipment and tools; manages an inventory of equipment, tools and supplies.Plans special projects; assures accomplishment of goals and objectives; plans staffing assignments to assure operational effectiveness; reviews the work of assigned staff to assure the work quality and timely completion of assigned duties and responsibilities; oversees work of outside contractors and vendors.Monitors operations and maintenance projects; monitors work sites to assure that safety rules and regulations are followed, and that the work zone and all equipment are in safe operating condition; assures maintenance and repair issues are properly identified, addressed and resolved; reports unsafe conditions, accidents, injuries, security issues and illegal activities.Maintains system wide programs, including valve and hydrant exercising, water quality flushing and water service replacement; compiles operational and technical data, and creates summary reports and recommendations.Oversees special Water Systems projects; assures effective communication of trends and issues.Responds to critical incidents, and takes command when appropriate.Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and the "Yuma Way", and complies with all City policies and procedures.Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines
High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND four (4) years of Water Distribution utilities experience, preferably with City of Yuma; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge of :
City policies and procedures.Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, American Water Works Association, Environmental Protection Agency, Uniform Plumbing Code, Yuma City Code, City Utility Regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration laws, rules, and requirements governing the management of water distribution systems.Techniques and practices for efficient and cost-effective management of resources.Methods, materials and equipment used in water systems maintenance.Federal and State codes and regulations governing water utilities and emergency response.Techniques for use and storage of chemicals, including OSHA Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for hazardous chemicals used in the workplace.Environmentally responsible and resource-efficient public utilities maintenance techniques.Skill in :
Supervising water systems operations.Interpreting and applying technical standards and procedures, Federal and state rules and regulations, and City code, regulations, policies and procedures.Evaluating operational conditions and developing effective maintenance and repair plans.Promoting and enforcing safe work practices.Managing staff, delegating tasks and authority, and coaching to improve staff performance.Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.Interpreting technical instructions and analyzing complex variables.Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required. A valid Arizona State Commercial Driver's License Class A CDL w / Tanker endorsement will be required within 6 months of hire.
Water Distribution Grade 2 certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is required at the time of application. Must possess Water Distribution Grade 3 certifications from ADEQ within 12 months of hire.
Additional technical training and certifications may be required, including Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) training.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a standard office environment, and City facilities, and outdoors in all types of weather. May occasionally be required to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects. May be exposed to safety hazards, hazardous chemicals, infectious diseases, and dangerous tools and equipment.
The City of Yuma offers the following benefits to Full-time City employees :
ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) - City employees are automatically enrolled in the Arizona State Retirement System. Employees contribute 12.12% (pre-tax) and the City contributes 12.12% of employee gross wages through automatic deduction. Should an employee terminate City employment, the ASRS funds may be withdrawn or remain until retirement. Contributions to the ASRS are in addition to FICA (Social Security taxes).LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD) - Included through the Arizona State Retirement System. Employees contribute .15% and the City contributes .15% of employee gross wages. LTD contributions are in addition to FICA (Social Security taxes).SHORT TERM DISABILITYThe City provides short-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee. Short-term disability replaces part of your income if you can't work for a short time due to a covered disability.
SOCIAL SECURITY & MEDICARE - Employees pay a contribution into the Social Security & Medicare System.WORKER'S COMP. - Insurance coverage for medical expenses and loss of income due to an on-the-job injury is provided by the City of Yuma for all employees.UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE - Employees are covered by Unemployment Insurance.MEDICAL, DENTAL, and VISION INSURANCE - The City of Yuma is proud to provide medical, dental and vision insurance for its employees which is administered by the Yuma Area Benefit Consortium. Employees may choose from two traditional PPO plans or a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account. Dependent premiums are paid one month in advance and are pre-taxed (unless waived). Additional information regarding medical, dental and vision benefits may be requested from the City's Human Resources Department.LIFE INSURANCE - The City provides a life insurance policy for employees in an amount that is equal to your annual salary. An Accidental Death and Dismemberment rider is also included for an equal amount. Employees may elect, at their cost, additional life insurance for up to 5X their annual salary. Various voluntary insurance policies are available at your cost and may be set up as an automatic payroll deduction. Information is available from the City's Human Resources Department.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT - The plan establishes a reimbursement account, which is designed to provide you with a means of paying for certain medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. The amount you designate is subtracted from your earnings before taxes and is deposited in your flexible spending account. As a new employee you have 30 days from your hire date to enroll.EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - Provides free counseling sessions for employees and family members, as well as a 24-hour crisis line for emergencies.COMPENSATORY LEAVE (COMP. TIME) - Paid leave that an employee has elected to accrue in lieu of overtime payment.GENERAL LEAVE - This leave is available for all regular full-time and regular part-time employees. General Leave is paid leave for an employee's personal time off. General Leave can normally be used 90 days after your hire date. General Leave accrual varies by the employee's years of service and employment status.0 to 5 years = 6.14 hours per pay day or 153.5 hours annually5 to 10 years = 7.74 hours per pay day or 193.5 hours annually10 to 15 years = 8.06 hours per pay day or 201.5 hours annually15 to 20 years = 8.7 hours per pay day or 217.5 hours annually20 years = 9.34 hours per pay day or 233.5 hours annuallySICK LEAVE - Employees are eligible to utilize paid sick leave immediately following 90 calendar days from their date of hire. July 1 of each year, employees will have 40 hours of sick leave added to their sick leave bank. New employees will have 40 hours of sick leave added to their sick leave bank on their date of hire.PAID PARENTAL LEAVEThe City provides up to 4 weeks of paid parental leave to employees following the birth of an employee's child or the placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption or foster care.
HOLIDAYS - The City recognizes 12 holidays per year. Holiday pay is at eight hours per holiday.New Year's DayMartin Luther King, Jr. Day (third Monday in January)President's Day (third Monday in February)Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)JuneteenthIndependence DayLabor Day (First Monday in September)Veterans DayThanksgiving DayDay After ThanksgivingChristmas DayAdditional Day in conjunction with ChristmasDEFERRED COMPENSATION - Employees may participate in a tax-sheltered Annuity Plan (457 Plan) through payroll deduction to provide additional retirement income.TUITION REIMBURSEMENTThe City provides eligible employees tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level courses. Eligible full-time employees may receive up to a maximum of $3,500 per calendar year.
SMOKE-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT - The City prohibits smoking in, and within a reasonable distance of, all buildings used by the City for the conduct of City business or buildings or facilities used or occupied as workspace by City employees. This includes City owned and operated vehicles. This policy applies to all City employees, volunteers, citizens, and other persons entering or using City owned or operated facilities and / or vehicles.By marking "Yes", I understand that my answers to the supplemental questions must be verifiable in the education and / or work experience section of my job application.
Do you meet or exceed the minimum education requirement of possessing a High School Diploma or GED equivalent?
Do you have four (4) years of Water Distribution utilities experience? (Must be verifiable in the work experience section of the application)
If you answered "Yes" to the question above, is your Water Distribution utilities experience with the City of Yuma?
A valid Driver's License is required at the time of application. Do you possess a valid Driver's License? An Arizona Driver's License will be required, if hired.
Yes, I possess a valid Arizona State Driver's License.Yes, I possess a valid Driver's License from a state other than Arizona AND I agree to obtain a valid Arizona Driver's License as required.No, I do not have a valid Driver's License.A valid Arizona State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A w / Tanker endorsement is required within 6 months of hire. Do you agree to these terms?
Please select what class of Commercial Driver's License (CDL) you possess below.
Class A CDL w / Tanker endorsementClass A CDLClass B CDL w / Tanker endorsementClass B CDLClass C CDLN / A - Not applicable- No DCLDo you possess a Water Distribution Grade 2 certification (or greater) from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ)? (Must be included in the Certificates and Licenses section of the application)
Water Distribution Grade 3 certification from Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is required within 12 months of hire. Do you agree to these terms?
Manhole Assessment Certification Program is required within 6 months of hire. Do you agree to these terms?
Additional technical training and certifications may be required, including Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) training. Do you agree to these terms?
Required Question
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