Water Production Supervisor

City of Glendora•Glendora, CA

About The Position

The Water Production Supervisor oversees the City of Glendora’s daily and long-term water production operations, including wells, booster pumps, reservoirs, automated valves, chlorine systems, water quality, and the SCADA system. The position helps ensure a safe, reliable, and adequate water supply while maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory health and safety standards. Under general direction from a Water Superintendent, the supervisor leads staff responsible for water production system maintenance and repair, water quality monitoring, and related operational work. The role combines hands-on technical operations with staff supervision, planning, coordination, budgeting, purchasing, reporting, and collaboration with City departments, regulatory agencies, contractors, and the public.

Requirements

Five years of increasingly responsible experience in maintenance, operations, and repair of water production, water quality, and/or water treatment systems equivalent to a Water Production Operator II at the City of Glendora.
Education and experience may be combined if they provide the required knowledge and abilities.
Education equivalent to completion of twelfth grade, supplemented by specialized coursework in water production, water distribution, or a related field.
Valid Class C California Driver License and valid Class B California Driver License with N (Tanker) endorsement, maintained throughout employment.
Valid Grade D3 Water Distribution Operator Certificate, maintained throughout employment.
Grade T2 Water Treatment Operator Certificate, maintained throughout employment.
Valid First Aid/CPR certificate, or successful acquisition within 12 months of appointment; must be maintained throughout employment.
Valid Forklift Operator certificate, or successful acquisition within 12 months of appointment; must be maintained throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a lead or supervisory capacity is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, assign, review, and supervise staff performing maintenance and repair of booster pumps, wells, reservoirs, automated valves, and related equipment.
Train staff in work procedures, evaluate performance, counsel employees, recommend initial disciplinary action, and assist with selection and promotion.
Participate in developing goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, and recommend and implement standard operating procedures for assigned operations.
Monitor water production work-unit activities, identify service and process improvements, and implement improvements in coordination with management.
Coordinate assigned services and operations with other City departments and outside agencies.
Participate in annual budget preparation, identify resource needs, prepare cost estimates and justifications, and monitor expenditures.
Supervise, coordinate, and conduct water quality sampling; establish sampling plans in accordance with State requirements; collect samples, arrange certified laboratory testing, review results, adjust systems as needed, and maintain sampling documentation.
Prepare reports required by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB).
Provide information to the public and respond to complaints and inquiries from staff, customers, departments, and outside agencies; recommend corrective actions and coordinate complaint resolution.
Monitor and adjust water production operations to protect public health and safety and ensure adequate water supply and pressure.
Compile bid packages for contractual services, follow City purchasing procedures, and schedule, coordinate, and observe contractor work.
Schedule maintenance and repairs for potable water production and distribution systems and equipment; inspect reservoir operations; check and change motor fluid levels; and maintain equipment lubrication, calibration, and maintenance records.
Oversee SCADA monitoring and adjustments; read and record water production and electrical usage meters; and monitor and adjust water-system pressure regulators.
Provide input on development and installation of equipment, systems, and capital projects involving wells, pumping plants, boosters, treatment facilities, reservoirs, and chlorine stations.
Administer chlorine dosages and inspect, maintain, and repair chlorine pumps and generating systems; check for and repair chlorine leaks; transport chlorine to sites and stations.
Perform skilled and preventive maintenance and repair of booster pumps, wells, reservoirs, pressure controls, automated valves, and related equipment; collect and record operational data.
Gather and analyze data and prepare water production, water quality, regulatory, and other reports, memoranda, and correspondence; maintain related files, databases, and records.
Prioritize purchases of materials, equipment, and supplies; maintain and review inventories; and review timecards, work orders, and related records.
Ensure staff comply with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Perform other duties as assigned.