Utilities Operations and Maintenance Supervisor (Wastewater)

The Utilities Operations and Maintenance Supervisor will be required to oversee 6-15 staff in any section within the Wastewater Division of the Department of Utilities (DOU). The Supervisor enforces regulatory and safety requirements, along with City policies and procedures; is expected to write personnel evaluations, discipline, and regulatory reports; and required to be in leadership roles on DOU projects.
IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT
The ideal candidate will be:

• Self- motivated and capable of motivating others.
• Able to complete assignments with limited supervision.
• Comfortable working with others in a team environment.
• Able to make difficult and unpopular decisions as needed.

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.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.

Knowledge of:

• Computer operation in order to enter and retrieve information in designated software such as the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to receive and send e-mails, and complete forms and reports.
• Methods, materials, practices, and equipment generally used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of water distribution, wastewater collection, or storm drainage systems.
• Location and general characteristics of the City's water, wastewater, or storm drain systems.
• Occupational health and safety standards and practices associated with the work.
• Principles and methods of plumbing and hydraulics as related to the work.
• Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Confined space entry techniques.
• Principles of the incident command system.
• Hazardous materials and codes pertaining to chemical applications.
• Flood fight procedures.

Ability to:

• Perform computer Operations and specialized business application in order to enter and retrieve information, receive and send e-mails, and keep records and prepare reports.
• Keep records and prepare reports.
• Estimate costs and determine personnel and equipment needs.
• Understand and interpret engineering plans and work orders.
• Work effectively with Utilities customers, other employees, contractors, and the general public.
• Work under emergency conditions and take appropriate action.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate subordinates.
• Recognize confined spaces.
• Practice shoring techniques when appropriate.
• Perform traffic control in a safe manner.

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.
- And -
Three years of experience as a Utilities Operations and Maintenance Leadworker 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:

• Possession of a valid California Class B Driver License with the appropriate endorsements is required at the time of appointment, and is a condition of continued employment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Possession of a valid California Class A Driver License with appropriate endorsements is required for some assignments.

Certificate:

• Possession of a Water Distribution Operator Grade III Certificate or higher issued by the State of California is required at the time of appointment to Water Distribution.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain by the end of twelve month probationary period, a Collection Systems Maintenance Grade III Certificate or higher issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) is desirable.

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.

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.

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

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
  • 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).
  • If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
• Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.
• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
• If you're requesting Veteran's credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application, or sent to the Employment Office by email/fax or mailed by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran's credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.
• Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.

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 candidate's 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:

• Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions.

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. Candidate's 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 pass LiveScan / 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.
QUESTIONS:
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.
• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at http://www.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Career-Opportunities;
• Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org; or
• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726

Employment Type: Full-Time Career