Water Facilities Supervisor, Zone 7

Zone 7•Livermore, CA

About The Position

Under general direction, to supervise, coordinate and review the operation and maintenance of an assigned water treatment plant and/or well field and distribution system equipment and facilities; and to perform related work as required. Incumbents of this classification have 24-hour responsibility for administrative and technical operations of assigned water treatment and/or distribution system facilities. This class is distinguished from the Operations Manager, which is a management classification with broader authority and responsibility for all operations of the distribution system and all water facilities. For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: Water Facilities Supervisor, Zone 7 (#4990)

Requirements

YOU MUST BE AN ALAMEDA COUNTY EMPLOYEE TO APPLY FOR THIS RECRUITMENT.
Qualified applicants must be current county employees and have completed the equivalent of six months of continuous service following a regular appointment in the Alameda County classified service (non-classified includes the District Attorney’s Office, the Medical Center, and the Superior Court) by the last day of filing.
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY.
EITHER I The equivalent of one year of full-time experience in the class of Water Plant Operator III, Zone 7, in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.) OR II The equivalent of two years’ full-time experience as an operator in a water treatment plant.
License: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.
Possession of a valid Grade IV or higher Water Treatment Plant Operator's certificate issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health.
Possession of a valid Grade D3 Water Distribution Operator’s certificate issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health.
Must obtain a valid Grade D4 Water Distribution Operator’s certificate issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health within 3 years of appointment to the classification.
Some positions may require a California Commercial Driver License, Class C, with Hazardous Materials endorsement.
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of supervision, including work planning, direction, training and personnel practices.
Knowledge of: Water treatment and distribution principles, practices, methods, tools and equipment.
Knowledge of: Applicable laws, regulations, codes, and policies.
Knowledge of: Operation, basic maintenance and cleaning of water treatment plant and distribution system equipment and facilities, including centrifugal pumps, electrical motors, and piping and control systems.
Knowledge of: Mechanical, electrical and hydraulic principles.
Knowledge of: Safety rules, regulations and work practices, particularly in reference to hazardous chemicals.
Knowledge of: Standards chemical and physical tests of water.
Knowledge of: Basic arithmetical calculations.
Ability to: Plan, assign, supervise, review, train and evaluate the work of operations staff.
Ability to: Direct and perform treatment plant and distribution system operations and maintenance activities.
Ability to: Analyze operational problems, exercise sound judgment, and develop and implement effective solutions during unusual, inefficient, dangerous or emergency operating conditions.
Ability to: Perform standard water quality tests.
Ability to: Read, interpret and record data from charts, gauges and meters.
Ability to: Prepare clear and complete records, reports and correspondence.
Ability to: Make basic arithmetical calculations quickly and accurately.
Ability to: Use a computer keyboard to retrieve, enter and edit information.
Ability to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Requires willingness and ability to: Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
Requires willingness and ability to: Respond to evening, weekend and holiday calls for assistance.
Requires willingness and ability to: Work with and around hazardous chemicals.
Requires willingness and ability to: Wear respiratory protection equipment.
Requires sufficient physical strength and agility to perform equipment operation, inspection and maintenance tasks and to unload, store and transfer supplies and equipment.

Responsibilities

Plan, assign, supervise, review, train and evaluate the work of operations staff.
Direct and perform treatment plant and distribution system operations and maintenance activities.
Analyze operational problems, exercise sound judgment, and develop and implement effective solutions during unusual, inefficient, dangerous or emergency operating conditions.
Perform standard water quality tests.
Read, interpret and record data from charts, gauges and meters.
Prepare clear and complete records, reports and correspondence.
Make basic arithmetical calculations quickly and accurately.
Use a computer keyboard to retrieve, enter and edit information.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Benefits

Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
12 paid holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Management Paid Leave
Catastrophic Sick Leave
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
Child Care Resources
1 st United Services Credit Union