DUTIES SUMMARY

Under the general direction, of the Director of Water Utility, to plan, organize, implement and control installation, maintenance, operation and repair of electrical systems and equipment, water treatment facilities, pumps, boosters, pressure regulating devices and Hydro-generation, geothermal and chlorinating equipment, including constructing pumping stations; schedule, assign, monitor and inspect work in progress and upon completion.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The class of Water Utility Operations Superintendent reports to the Director of Water Utility. The Water Utility Operations Superintendent is responsible for managing and coordinating the operation of the Department’s production and treatment facilities. Work responsibility involves the supervision of subordinate administration staff and section supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:      Graduation from high school, or equivalent,

                       And

                       AA or AS degree in engineering, physical sciences, business administration or related field,

                       And

                       Five (5) years of journey level experience including four (4) years supervisory experience in water utility engineering, operation, construction management and maintenance.

                       Or

Experience:     Graduation from high school, or equivalent, and ten (10) years journey level experience including four (4) years supervisory/management in water utility engineering, operation, construction management and maintenance.

Certificate:       Must possess and maintain a valid California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Treatment Operator Grade 4 Certificate, and California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Distribution Operator Grade 3 Certificate. Copies of the required certificates must be submitted at the time of application.

                       And

                       Within 36 months of appointment, must obtain a California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Treatment Operator Grade 5 Certificate.

                       And

                       Must possess a valid California Class “C” driver’s license; Note: For out-of-state applicants, a valid driver’s license is required, and a valid Class “C” California driver’s license is required within ten (10) days after appointment (Vehicle Code 12505c).

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

An employee within this classification may be designated as a “key responder” and as such shall be required to respond to non-normal working hour emergency operational conditions.

PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

There is frequent need to stand, sit, stoop, walk, and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Incumbents require sufficient mobility to work in an office setting and operate office equipment, transport materials and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds, and to travel to various locations. Must be able to see in the normal visual range with or without correction with vision sufficient to read small print, computer screens and other printed documents. Must be able to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.  Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Salary: $11,649.22 to $14,867.69 monthly

Apply online at: www.sbmwd.org

Recruitment opens 7/8/2024 and closes when a sufficient number of qualified applications received. 

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****Hiring Incentive - $5,000 on hire date, $5,000 upon successful completion of 12-month probationary period. Incentives will be paid via separate supplemental check per the normal payroll schedule.

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• City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department

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