Water Treatment Supervisor

This job posting closes at 5:00 p.m. on March 13, 2025.

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for March 21, 2025.

The Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Water Treatment Supervisor in the Operations Department.

Under general direction, plans, organizes, directs and supervises the operation and maintenance of the District’s drinking water treatment plants and associated facilities within the Operations Department; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

The Water Treatment Supervisor is the supervisory level class in the Water Treatment Plant Operator series. The Water Treatment Supervisor is distinguished from the Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator in that the former serves as the District’s “Chief Operator” as defined within §63750.25 of Title 22, California Code of Regulations, for all District water treatment facilities. Positions in this class are characterized by supervisory responsibility for operational, maintenance, field investigative, monitoring and sampling activities to ensure reliable storage, transmission, and distribution of high-quality treated water. Successful performance requires monitoring and taking appropriate action to ensure that assigned facilities are operated within prescribed limits to meet performance standards, regulatory requirements, changing conditions and emergencies. Responsibilities may include working off hour shifts, holidays and weekends in a continuous operations (24/7) environment.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

• Develops and implements goals and objectives related to assigned section; establishes schedules and methods for the operation and maintenance of water treatment plants and the operation of water distribution systems; implements policies and procedures.
• Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises and reviews the work of staff involved in the maintenance and operation of the District’s potable water treatment plants and operation of the distribution systems, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Evaluates operations and activities of assigned section; recommends improvements and modifications; prepares various reports on operations and activities.
• Assists Division Manager and/or Department Director in developing and administering section budget; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; submits justifications for equipment, materials and supplies; monitors and controls expenditures.
• Recommends to the Division Manager and/or Department Director the selection of staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline procedures.
• Coordinates daily operational and maintenance activities, including but not limited to, emergency response activities, system shutdowns, maintenance and repairs; monitors drinking water treatment and distribution operations.
• Monitors and analyzes water quality; receives and responds to public concerns and questions regarding water quality; directs adjustments to treatment operations as necessary.
• Performs and/or assists with the more complex and difficult operational and maintenance activities.
• Develops, implements and oversees a comprehensive preventative/predictive maintenance program.
• Assists with the review of Capital Improvement Project designs; gathers and prepares cost estimates and scope of work for contractors and vendors for the repair and upgrade of water treatment facilities; serves as contact with contractors and consultants involved in the upgrade of treatment plant facilities.
• Trains and enforces safety regulations and procedures including Lockout/Tagout, confined space and emergency response; tracks training and continuing education.
• Answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates complaints and recommends corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other District employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Performs related duties as assigned.