Water Utility Operations Superintendent (Sufficient Number of Qualified Applicants)

Salary : $139,790.64 - $178,412.28 Annually

Location : San Bernardino, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : W2407-00006

Division : Water Utility

Section : WU Operations Administration

Opening Date : 07 / 08 / 2024

Job Summary

• Up to $10,000 Hiring Incentive

Are you looking for an opportunity for professional growth and development? Consider joining the City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department as a a Water Utility Operations Superintendent.

The City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department is seeking a self-starter able to work in a fast-paced environment responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, and controlling installation, maintenance, operation, and repair of electrical systems and equipment, water treatment facilities, pumps, boosters, pressure regulating devices, Hydro-generation, geothermal and chlorinating equipment, including constructing pumping stations, constructing pumping stations, scheduling, assigning, monitoring, and inspecting work in progress and upon completion.

The Water Utility Operations Superintendent is responsible for managing and coordinating construction the operation of the Department's production and treatment facilities. Work responsibility involves the supervision of subordinate administration staff and section supervisor. This position reports to the Director of Water Utility.

An employee in this classification may be designated as a "key responder" and as such shall be required to respond to non-normal working hour emergency operational conditions.

The ideal candidate will have an associate's degree in engineering, physical sciences, business administration, or related field, at least 5 years of journey-level experience, including 4 years of supervisory experience, in water utility engineering, operation, construction management and maintenance, a valid California Class "C" driver's license, a valid California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Distribution Operator Grade 3 certificate, a valid SWRCB Water Treatment Operator Grade 4 certificate, and obtain a valid SWRCB Water Treatment Operator Grade 5 certificate within 36 months of appointment.

to view the Water Utility Operations Superintendent job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Education / Experience : Graduation from high school, or equivalent,

AA or AS degree in engineering, physical sciences, business administration or related field,

Five (5) years of journey level experience including four (4) years supervisory experience in water utility engineering, operation, construction management and maintenance.

Graduation from high school, or equivalent, and ten (10) years journey level experience including four (4) years supervisory / management in water utility engineering, operation, construction management and maintenance.

Certificate : Must possess and maintain a valid California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Treatment Operator Grade 4 Certificate, and California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Distribution Operator Grade 3 Certificate. Copies of the required certificates must be submitted at the time of application.

Must obtain a California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Treatment Operator Grade 5 certificate within 36 months of appointment.

Necessary Special Requirements

Must possess a valid California Class "C" driver's license; Note : For out-of-state applicants, a valid driver's license is required, and a valid Class "C" California driver's license is required within ten (10) days after appointment (Vehicle Code 12505c).

An employee within this classification may be designated as a "key responder" and as such shall be required to respond to non-normal working hour emergency operational conditions.

Physical Tasks and Environmental Conditions

There is frequent need to stand, sit, stoop, walk, and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Incumbents require sufficient mobility to work in an office setting and operate office equipment, transport materials and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds, and to travel to various locations. Must be able to see in the normal visual range with or without correction with vision sufficient to read small print, computer screens and other printed documents. Must be able to hear in the normalaudio range with or without correction. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The San Bernardino Municipal Water Department offers a complete benefits package to full-time Mid-Management Unit employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, administrative, and sick leave.

Retirement for Current Members - For employees hired after 1 / 1 / 2013 who are current (Classic) members of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12 / 31 / 12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% @ 55 ; highest single year of compensation.

Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1 / 1 / 2013 or later and who are not a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12 / 31 / 12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% @ 62 ; 3 year final compensation. New members will be obligated to pay 50% of the "normal cost" of their retirement benefits as required by State law.

To learn more details please visit our page and our page.

Do you have a valid Driver's License?Possession of a valid Class "C" California Driver's License is required. For out of State applicants, a valid driver's license is required. A valid Class "C" California Driver's License must be obtained within (10) days of appointment.

Did you graduate from High School or do you have a GED / Equivalent?

Do you have an Associate's degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university in engineering, physical sciences, business administration or related field?

Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?

How many years of full-time journey level work experience do you have in water utility engineering, operation, construction management and maintenance?

How many years of full time supervisory work experience do you have in water utility engineering, operation, construction management and maintenance?

Do you have a valid California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Distribution Operator Grade 3, or higher, certificate?A copy of the required certificate must be submitted with your application.

Do you have a valid California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Treatment Operator Grade 4, or higher, certificate?A copy of the required certificate must be submitted with your application.

Required Question

Salary : $139,791 - $178,412