Supervisor/Superintendent

California Water Service Group•Lake Isabella, CA

21d•$87,200 - $162,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor/Superintendent oversees district operations, including capital construction and maintenance activities in the distribution system. The position supports the District Manager by providing operational updates and information about critical decisions, and provides relief when the District Manager is absent. The role is based in Lake Isabella, California, and performs work on site at the assigned location. Responsibilities cover staff supervision and field operations, water distribution and system maintenance, water quality and quantity operations, construction and service installations, regulatory and agency coordination, budgeting, documentation, and continuous improvement. The position also performs shift operator duties and is periodically available for on-call duty.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent relevant water utility experience.
Five years of water utility experience in field operations, customer service, or a related department is desired.
One year of increasingly responsible supervisory experience is 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 with Microsoft Office applications.
Valid California Driver License.
Must live within 35 minutes of the District office.

Responsibilities

Supervises staff, including prioritizing and assigning work; may conduct performance reviews and oversee staff training.
Oversees field operations, including capital construction and distribution-system maintenance activities.
Identifies distribution capital budget projects and ensures budget guidelines are followed.
Oversees distribution-system flushing and valve-exercise maintenance programs, system maintenance, and repairs and replacements of mains, services, and valves.
Performs daily shift operator duties and acts as Shift/Chief Operator as needed.
Supervises day-to-day operations in one or more water systems, including distribution, production, treatment, maintenance, and construction.
Ensures certified distribution or treatment operators are properly trained to make water quality and quantity decisions using manual controls or SCADA.
Provides direction for daily water quality and quantity operations, maintenance, and after-hours stand-by operator activities.
Oversees operations and maintenance at well sites, booster stations, reservoirs, and the treatment plant, as well as compliance water sampling and testing.
Oversees main, service, and meter repairs; meter replacement; flushing and valve-operation programs; and conducts fire-flow availability tests.
Responds to water quality and environmental inquiries and issues, participates in inspections, and interacts with applicable local, state, and federal agencies.
Oversees subdivision installations; meets with contractors; and participates in or oversees inspections, closings, and mapping.
Oversees new domestic, fire, and irrigation service installations, inspections, and recording.
Schedules and modifies daily operations to meet corporate, Company, and local goals, initiatives, and projects.
Coordinates and communicates with outside agencies and officials.
Supports the District Manager with operational updates and information about critical decisions made.
Ensures district operations are efficient and comply with Company standards, policies, regulations, and laws.
Coordinates and processes documents and reports required for daily operations.
Integrates corporate projects into district operations and participates in committees and sub-groups.
Oversees, plans, and prepares advanced budgets for rate cases.
Participates in and supports the Company’s Continuous Improvement program and projects.
Is available for periodic on-call duty as required.
Performs work on site at the assigned location.
Performs other similar duties as assigned.