Water Facilities Field Supervisor
Full Time
United States
$8,190 - $10,975 a month
Posted
Job description
Class Title
Water Facilities Field Supervisor
Class Code
340
Salary
$8,190.00 - $10,975.00 Monthly
Basic Function
Under direction, plans, schedules, coordinates and supervises the work of field maintenance crews performing assignments in the operation, maintenance, repair, and construction of City water production and treatment facilities, pump stations, reservoirs storage tanks, wells and any other related areas.
Distinguishing Characteristics
The Water Facilities Field Supervisor
is the full supervisory level classification in the maintenance section of the Water Production Division. Incumbents are required to have a California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Grade 3 Distribution (D3) or Treatment (T3) Operator certificate and must obtain the following two certifications within 2 years of date of hire: either a California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Grade 3 Mechanical or an Electrical/ Instrumentation Technologist certificate, and a CDPH Grade 4 Distribution (D4) or Treatment (T4) Operator certificate.
This classification is distinguished from the next lower classification of Water Facilities Mechanical Supervisor in that the latter classification provides supervision, training and work direction to staff by coordinating the daily workflow of repair and preventive maintenance on water plant equipment and related facilities. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Superintendent of Water Plant and Production in that the latter is a management classification responsible for the operation, maintenance, regulatory compliance, and long term planning of all source water, treatment, and storage activities for the division.
Typical Duties
(May include, but are not limited to, those duties listed below.)
- Plans and schedules work programs, projects, and assignments; coordinates work activities between crews, with other City personnel, regulatory agencies, and with outside contractors.
- Recommends the hiring of new employees; develops and coordinates skill and safety training programs; supervises and evaluates the performance of workers; maintains discipline and productivity of crews.
- Monitors activities to ensure compliance with safety regulations, performance and operation standards, standard operating procedures, and other City policies and procedures; responsible for ensuring the safety of the workers, equipment, and public at work sites.
- Determines quantities and types of materials, tools, equipment and labor needed to complete assigned projects; estimates, selects and orders the supplies, materials and parts used by workers; schedules equipment; arranges for the delivery or pick‑up of supplies; contracts with outside vendors for various services.
- Develops and directs maintenance programs for equipment and tools.
- Assists with the development of the division budget by developing time and material estimates and recommending major equipment purchases and operational changes; implements and controls the adopted budget.
- Responds to questions and complaints from the public related to division activities and explains City or Water Department policies; consults with staff to resolve technical, operational or personnel problems; troubleshoots complex technical problems, develops alternative solutions and makes recommendations for action.
- Oversees the maintenance of distribution reservoirs including draining, filling, and disinfection; oversees the operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment, structures, and grounds.
- Coordinates and schedules well start-up and shutdown for maintenance, testing, and sampling.
- Pulls, resets, rehabilitates, disinfects, and tests domestic water wells; operates pumps and related flow and pressure regulating facilities; determines and controls proper chemical dosage rates for wellhead disinfection and distribution related maintenance.
- Plans, coordinates, and schedules vegetation management for facilities, grounds, roads, and pipeline rights of way.
- Maintains daily logs and records of work performed and materials used; completes work orders and routine reports as required; utilizes and maintains related computer programs and data bases.
- Performs water quality field tests and collects water quality samples.
- May perform arc and gas welding in the repair or fabrication of equipment, tools, parts, and fixtures.
- May assist crews by performing technical and maintenance duties, including: installing and repairing electrical systems and equipment; performing mechanical maintenance work on water plant equipment and facilities; installing, maintaining and repairing water pumps, valves, motors, meters, electric controllers, chlorine equipment, pipelines, automatic control valves, mains, and related facilities.
- May be required to perform duties related to confined space entry and rescue.
- Performs other related duties that may be reasonably expected as part of this classification.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level, uneven and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when operating assigned equipment. The ability to lift, carry and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing up to 75 pounds while wearing personal protective equipment is also required. Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions, including wet, heat, and cold. The incumbent may be exposed to fumes, dust, chemicals, electrical hazards, air contaminants, hazardous materials, and compressed and flammable gasses. The nature of the work may also require the incumbent to climb ladders, use power and noise producing tools and equipment, drive motorized vehicles and work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions, enter confined spaces, and use personal protective equipment.
Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.
Minimum Qualifications
The minimum qualifications for Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are the following:
Education and Experience
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High school degree or G.E.D.
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Five years of experience related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of water distribution systems, water production systems or other water-related systems, including two years of supervisory or lead-worker experience.
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Successful completion of City of Santa Cruz’s Supervisory Training (2008 or later) program is accepted in lieu of some supervisory experience.
Knowledge:
Principles and practices of supervision and training.- Techniques, equipment, and materials used in the installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of water pumps, valves, motors, meters, electric controllers, chlorine equipment, pipelines, automatic control valves, and related facilities. Motor control centers, switch gear, standby generators, on- line monitoring instruments, PLC’s
- Current principles, practices, and regulations related to water distribution systems.
- Water distribution operation, including piping, sources of supply, water quality, disinfection, water-related electricity, and the operation principles of pumps and motors.
- Water system mathematics, including water terms and definitions, water measurements, water pressure, formulas, and units and conversion factors, calculation of dosage, feed rates and flow rates, and basic mathematical principles, including fractions, decimals, proportions, measurements, and simple algebraic formulas.
- Safety principles and procedures related to lock-out-tag-out, confined space entry, electrical work, traffic control, and operation of equipment and power tools; handling, use, and storage of hazardous materials.
- Environmental regulations from state agencies such as the CA Dept. of Fish & Game, the Air Quality Control Board, and the State Regional Water Quality Control Board and from federal agencies such as the EPA, National Marine Fisheries Service, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
- Proper methods and techniques of water quality sampling and field testing.
- Mechanical and hydraulic principles.
- Computerized maintenance management systems.
- Techniques, equipment and materials used in the maintenance, repair, and remodeling of public facilities including the plumbing, carpentry, and electrical trades.
- Proper use and care of common hand tools.
Abilities:
- Plan, schedule, coordinate, and monitor a variety of programs and projects.
- Supervise, coordinate and direct the work of a subordinate staff; effectively and appropriately train, evaluate, and discipline staff.
- Oversee and coordinate the work of contractors.
- Interpret, apply, and explain the principles, practices, and techniques pertaining to water production and water distribution operations.
- Effectively resolve complex technical and maintenance problems.
- Observe safety principles and work in a safe manner.
- Recognize unusual or dangerous operating conditions and make sound judgments to resolve such situations.
- Safely perform heavy manual labor and safely handle hazardous materials.
- Prepare and maintain complete and accurate records, logs, orders, surveys and routine reports.
- Read and interpret engineered plans, sketches, drawings, diagrams, construction markers, specifications, technical manuals, and regulations.
- Perform accurate calculations and estimates of materials and labor.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Use a computer for word processing and database maintenance.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships and act in a courteous and diplomatic manner with members of the public.
- Collect representative water quality samples and accurately perform distribution-related water quality tests.
- Operate power tools and equipment related to the construction maintenance trades; perform maintenance and repairs on tools and equipment.
- Perform complex plumbing and masonry and rough carpentry.
- Ability to obtain CWEA Grade 3 Mechanical or Electrical/Instrumentation Technologist certificate and CDPH D4 or T4 certificate within 2 years.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to successfully complete the city’s respirators fit testing protocols (may be required to be clean shaven if position works with chlorine).
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including holidays, evenings, weekends, and overtime as assigned.
- Willingness to perform call back duties as required for emergencies and respond within a reasonable time.
- Willingness to stand duty on a rotational basis as required; must remain available to be contacted by phone or pager and able to report to work within a thirty (30) minute period when standing duty.
- Successfully complete periodic safety training and refresher trainings, which could include forklift operation, respiratory devices, lockout/tagout, confined space, trenching and shoring, etc as required.
- Willingness to wear a uniform.
Licenses and Certificates
Possession and continued maintenance of the following licenses and/or certifications:
Valid California class C driver’s license and a safe driving record.
Grade 3 Distribution (D3) or Treatment (T3) Operator certificate issued by the CDPH.
Grade 2 Electrical/Instrumentation Technologist or Mechanical Technologist certificate from the CWEA. (4 yrs experience may be substituted for certification.)
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Certification in First Aid and C.P.R.
Career Ladder
- Water Facilities Field Supervisor
- Water Facilities Mechanical Supervisor
- Senior Electrician
- Water Facilities Mechanical Technician III
- Water Facilities Mechanical Technician II
Class Detail
Reports to Superintendent of Treatment and Production
Supervises Senior Electrician, Water Facilities Mechanical Supervisor, and/or other maintenance staff.
Bargaining Unit Supervisory
Classification No. 340
Date of Issue: 11/09
Supersedes: 05/14
Updated: 04/23
SALARY
- This classification has a nine-step salary range. Appointment may be made commensurate with experience. See the Supervisory MOU documents on the City website for details.
APPOINTMENT
- Any candidate selected by the appointing department may be required to pass a pre-employment medical exam administered by a City-selected physician before hire to non-sedentary positions. Prior to starting work, all newly hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment
. Candidates must present documentation verifying authorization to work in the United States and take a loyalty oath as required by the State of California at the time of hire. Appointments to regular positions are subject to a six-month probationary period which is considered a part of the selection process. Probationary employees may be terminated without recourse during this period. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.
LEAVE
Vacation – 80 hours/year up to 5 years, 120 hours/year 6-10 years, plus 8 hours for each year after 10 years up to a maximum of 160 hours/year.
Sick – 12 days/year
Holidays – up to 11 days/year
Floating Holidays - 24 hours per year
INSURANCE – (available to employee and eligible dependents)
Medical – Depends on plan selected; City generally pays 95% of the cost of coverage. Participating members make an additional $35 contribution per pay period towards health care benefits.
Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program – City currently pays full cost of employee and family coverage.
Life – City provides a $20,000 life insurance policy.
Long Term Disability – City provides a long term disability plan.
RETIREMENT
All new regular employees become members of PERS. Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) 2% @ 62 (3 year average). Prior PERS membership may affect retirement formula. Employees contribute 11.25% of their salary to PERS on a pre-tax basis. An employee is vested after 5 years of membership. No Social Security is withheld.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS (not all inclusive)
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Accident Protection Insurance
Bilingual Pay
Cancer and Critical Illness Insurance
Direct Deposit
Discount Bus Passes
Flexible Spending Plans for Health & Dependent Care
Longevity Pay (after 10 years and 15 years)
In lieu Medical Reimbursement of $200 /month
Shift Differential
Supplemental Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
The information included in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute an expressed or implied contract.
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