Stormwater Utility Superintendent

County of Sacramento•Sacramento, CA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general direction, the Stormwater Utility Superintendent has overall management responsibility over a staff of personnel engaged in the maintenance, repair, and operation of storm water collection and distribution facilities primarily within the boundaries of the Stormwater Utility in Sacramento County. These facilities include: channels, creeks, ditches, and other waterways; manholes, drain inlets, and underground pipelines; levees, water quality basins and detention basins; pump stations; and drainage facility appurtenances and drainage facility access roads.

Requirements

Principles and practices of management necessary to plan, organize, implement, analyze and evaluate the activities of a stormwater utility system
Principles of personnel administration and management development including selection, training and supervision of management staff
Methods, materials and equipment used in the operation, maintenance and repair of stormwater facilities
Federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations governing stormwater utility systems including but not limited to regulations from State Water Resource Control Board, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Fish and Game, and State Air Resources Board
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems requirements and regulations as they relate to the repair, maintenance, and operation of a Stormwater system
Methods and techniques involved in conducting analytical studies of administrative and management practices, methods, and procedures
Public administration and personnel ordinances of the county, state and federal governments
Principles and practices of purchasing in government
Procedures and processes of public sector budget preparation and maintenance
Budgeting principles and practices
Safety precautions and safety regulations particularly those pertaining to the repair and cleaning of underground, open channel, detention basin and pump station drainage facilities
Methods and procedures to evaluate program results
Databases, spreadsheets, word processing, and other common computer software applications
A valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher is required prior to appointment to this class.
Two years in a Sacramento County management class managing stormwater utility work.
OR Three years in a Sacramento County management class managing work involved in mechanical maintenance, highway maintenance, airfield maintenance, underground pipeline construction and maintenance, water distribution or water treatment.
OR Four years of full-time supervisory experience in the public or private sector managing an organization engaged in infrastructure maintenance and repair of stormwater utility facilities.
Possession of an Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in engineering technology/civil, environmental or mechanical engineering, management/business or public administration, or construction management technology/construction management may be substituted for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

Manage, lead, direct and coordinate the work of managerial, administrative, and field staff of a complex stormwater utility system
Develop, manage, lead, train and organize staff to work effectively together
Recommend policies, identify needs and establish priorities and plans for stormwater utility programs
Communicate in a clear, concise manner, both orally and in writing
Delegate responsibility and prioritize work
Deal effectively and courteously with the public
Develop short term and long term goals and objectives
Utilize maintenance management software system to evaluate and track maintenance and operations performance
Interpret County, Department, and State policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
Plan and direct the maintenance activities of stormwater systems
Prepare budgets and monitor expenditures
Prepare clear and concise reports
Read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and maps
Conduct investigations
Maintain effective working relationships with employees and other County personnel.