Supervisor/Superintendent

California Water Group•Lake Isabella, CA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor/Superintendent oversees district operations, including capital construction and maintenance activities in the distribution system. The role supports the District Manager by providing operational updates and information about critical decisions, and provides relief when the District Manager is absent. The position is located in Lake Isabella, California, and performs work on site at the assigned location. The position is periodically available for on-call duty as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent relevant water utility experience.
Five years of experience working for a water utility in field operations, customer service, or a related department desired.
One year of increasingly responsible supervisory experience desired.
State Water Resources Control Board–Drinking Water–Operator Certification Programs Water Distribution Operator Grade II Certification.
Must obtain State Water Resources Control Board–Drinking Water–Operator Certification Programs Water Distribution Operator Grade III Certification within 12 months.
State Water Resources Control Board–Drinking Water–Operator Certification Programs Water Treatment Operator Grade II Certification.
Knowledge of construction, maintenance, and repairs to a distribution system.
Excellent written and verbal skills.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications.
Valid California Driver License.
Must live within 35 minutes of the District office.

Responsibilities

Supervise staff by prioritizing and assigning work; may conduct performance reviews and oversee staff training.
Oversee field operations, including capital construction and distribution-system maintenance activities.
Identify distribution capital budget projects and ensure adherence to budget guidelines.
Manage distribution-system flushing and valve-exercise maintenance programs, system maintenance, and repairs or replacements of mains, services, and valves.
Perform shift operator duties daily and act as Shift/Chief Operator as needed.
Supervise day-to-day operations in one or more Company water systems, including distribution, production, treatment, maintenance, and construction.
Ensure certified distribution or treatment operators are properly trained to make decisions affecting water quality and quantity using manual systems or SCADA.
Direct daily water quality and quantity operations, system maintenance, and after-hours stand-by operator activities.
Oversee operations and maintenance of well sites, booster stations, reservoirs, treatment plant, compliance water sampling, and testing.
Oversee main, service, and meter repairs; meter replacement; flushing and valve-operation programs; and fire-flow availability tests.
Respond to water-quality and environmental inquiries and issues, participate in inspections, and interact with applicable local, state, and federal agencies.
Oversee subdivider installations; meet with contractors; and participate in and oversee inspections, closings, and mapping.
Oversee new domestic, fire, and irrigation service installations, inspections, and recording.
Schedule and modify daily operations to meet corporate, Company, and local goals, initiatives, and projects.
Coordinate and communicate with outside agencies and officials.
Support the District Manager by providing operational updates and information about critical decisions.
Ensure district operations function efficiently and comply with Company standards, policies, applicable regulations, and laws.
Coordinate and process documents and reports needed for daily operations.
Integrate corporate projects into district operations and participate in committees and sub-groups.
Oversee, plan, and prepare advanced budgets for rate cases.
Participate in and support the Company’s Continuous Improvement program and projects.
Perform other similar duties as assigned.