WGW Development Services Utilities Supervisor

City of Palo Alto, CA•Palo Alto, CA

30d•Onsite

About The Position

The Development Services Supervisor for Utilities Engineering manages the Development Services group which consist of the following positions: Supervisor, Engineer, Engineering Estimator, and Project Coordinator. In addition to managing the group, the Supervisor actively participates in challenging development project review, as well as critical and higher profile development projects that require advanced coordination with the City Planning and Development Department, and other City Departments. Ideal Candidate We are looking for a candidate with technical insight and practical problem-solving skills to support WGW Engineering and Development Services in a dynamic environment where municipal utilities must coordinate closely with stormwater, electrical, and fiber-optic systems. This role requires someone who can communicate effectively, navigate fast-paced development demands, and collaborate seamlessly with engineers, operations staff, and private developers.

Requirements

High School Diploma, or G.E.D., and ten years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Valid California Class C Driver's License

Nice To Haves

B.S. in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
Skilled in municipal water, gas, and wastewater utility systems
Familiar with the coordination challenges posed by nearby stormwater, electrical, and fiber-optic utilities
An effective verbal and written communicator, able to collaborate with WGW Engineering, WGW Operations, and private developers
Experienced in a Development Services environment and understands its end-to-end processes
Knowledgeable about the California Building and Mechanical Codes as they relate to new development
Comfortable working in a fast-paced private-development setting, including direct interaction at a Development Center
Experienced with Accela or similar government software

Responsibilities

Supervises technical, clerical, and lead staff to prioritize and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; and making hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations.
Supervises activities and participates in the monitoring, operating, servicing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of division equipment to ensure proper operations, which includes: adjusting processes; scheduling maintenance; interpreting raw data; monitoring activities for industrial compliance; ordering supplies and inventory; and/or, performing other related duties.
Updates and maintains operating, procedural, and/or maintenance manuals and related files.
Reviews and prepares a variety of applications, studies, data sheets and/or reports, which includes: compiling and calculating information and data; checking, recording, and updating records; and/or, preparing other related information. Submits reports to applicable internal departments and staff, as well as external agencies.
Participates in facility maintenance, expansion, design, and/or renovation activities and projects.
Facilitates and organizes training on applicable safety issues, division procedures, and/or other related topics.
Responds to requests for information from the general public, other internal departments, external agencies, the community, employees, and/or other interested parties.
Prepares, reviews, processes, and maintains a variety of records, data, and information in support of assigned program and/or project.

Benefits

The City offers a fantastic benefits package that includes affordable healthcare plans, generous retirement packages, paid parental leave, convenient commuter programs and more!

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