Ops Supervisor (Preventative Maintenance)

Requisition #: 07-09

Status:Full-time, Non-Classified, Non-Exempt

Salary Range: 41

Monthly Salary: $6,125 – $8,421 Monthly

Closing Date
Open until filled. Job posting will be closed without notice immediately after sufficient applications are received. Any provisions contained in this job posting may be modified or revoked without notice and do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

General Purpose
Under minimal direction, assigns, reviews and participates in the work of staff involved in performing water distribution, water treatment, wastewater treatment and collection, telemetry operations, inventory control and equipment and vehicle maintenance functions; and performs related duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics
Incumbents are responsible for supervising assigned personnel and directing day-to-day activities, duties and responsibilities are carried out with considerable independence within the framework of established policies, procedures and guidelines.

Essential Functions: The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
• Develops, implements, monitors, and reviews a predictive and preventative maintenance and asset management programs.
• Supervises the maintenance of pumping plants, pipelines, reservoirs, treatment facilities, service laterals, District vehicles and equipment; supervises staff responsible for maintaining and providing preventative maintenance services for water, sewer and reclaimed water facilities, equipment, vehicles and corrosion protection devices.
• Supervises the operation of pumping plants, pipelines, reservoirs and service laterals related to potable and non-potable water, treatment and disinfection systems.
• Supervises the installation and repair of system control devices for potable and non-potable water systems and sewer facilities.
• Supervises the maintenance of the SCADA and two-way radio systems; updates older telemetry equipment and operational programs to meet modern technical standards; ensures proper record keeping and licensing for all electronic and two-way radio devices.

Knowledge and Ability Required:
• Knowledge of principles and practices of effective supervision.
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive issues and situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of District management, contractors, vendors, staff, the public and others encountered in the course of work.
• Ability to prepare and administer employee performance evaluations.
• Ability to prepare and administer budgetary goals and objectives.
• Ability to develop, implement, monitor, and review workload planning.

License and Certification Required: A valid California Class C Driver License and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s vehicle insurance program. Certification requirements are as follows:
• Water Distribution Operator Grade IV or III with the ability to obtain a Grade IV within 12 months of hire.
• CWEA Plant Maintenance Certification a plus.

Education, Training and Experience: A typical way of obtaining the knowledge’s, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent; and at least ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of water distribution, wastewater treatment or wastewater collection systems -OR- ten years of increasingly responsible experience performing water, sewer and reclaimed water system control work; at least two years of which were in a supervisory or lead capacity; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds.

Application Procedures

Application and Selection Procedures

Submit a completed Application For Employment. If applicable, a Supplemental Application may be required. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the completed application form(s). Current District employees: Submit a completed Internal Job Application form and if applicable, a Supplemental Application.

Selection Procedure: Failure to entirely complete the appropriate application form(s) and to provide information that clearly demonstrates possession of the requirements of the position you are applying for will result in elimination from the evaluation process. There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on review of the Application For Employment or Internal Job Application and if applicable, the Supplemental Application. The most qualified candidates may be invited to participate in the selection process that will consist of an individual interview and/or an interview panel and testing. If you feel that you need special testing arrangements due to a medically diagnosed disability, please submit your request in writing at the time you submit the completed application form(s). All other applicants can obtain application materials online at www.wmwd.com, by calling our Job Line at (951) 789-5063, or by applying in person at 450 E. Alessandro Blvd., Riverside, CA 92508.

You may also obtain and/or submit employment application materials via:

US MAIL

Western Municipal Water District
Human Resources
PO Box 5286
Riverside, CA 92517-5286

FAX to 951.789.5083.

IN PERSON
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM at: 450 E. Alessandro Blvd., Riverside, California

CALL the District job line at 951.789.5063.

Pre-Employment Requirements

All offers of employment are contingent on a satisfactory background investigation, proof of a good driving record, and successful completion of a District paid physical. Candidates will be required to undergo an extensive background search and in-depth review of experience before continuing on in the process. The background investigation consists of checking criminal and civil court records, checking driver license records, contacting previous employers and business or personal references, and verifying educational degrees and certifications. The final selection process may also involve other methods of evaluation to determine the best overall fit with the District’s current and future needs.

A District paid physical examination will be given, which includes drug and alcohol testing.

Applicants selected for an interview may be required to provide, at their own cost, a current, original California DMV Driver Record Report. In accordance with the United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, you are required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the United States on your first day of employment with the District.

Probationary Period: Current District employees promoted into a new grade and job classification will be placed on a six-month probationary period upon assuming the new position. Newly hired employees must complete a six (6) month probationary period, which may be extended for an additional three (3) months at the discretion of the District.