Water Operations Supervisor; Production

We are excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Water Operations Supervisor in the Production section of the Water Operations Department. The Water Operations Supervisor in Production oversees two (2) Senior Operators and two (2) Operator I/II who expertly participate in the maintenance, inspection, operation and repair of the District's water production facilities. If you have experience in water treatment and are ready to take the next step in your career at an award-winning, forward-thinking, innovative District.

Mesa Water is an independent, top-performing special district, located in Costa Mesa, California, which is just minutes away from the coast, and home to a vibrant community in the heart of Orange County, including top schools, businesses, restaurants, and landmarks such as Segerstrom Center for the Arts, OC Fair & Event Center, South Coast Plaza, and more. At Mesa Water, you’ll be part of an award-winning agency that provides 100% local and reliable groundwater to more than 110,000 residents and businesses throughout Costa Mesa, parts of Newport Beach, and unincorporated areas of Orange County.

Mesa Water is the only water district in the county to provide its community with water sourced entirely from local groundwater supplies.
An industry leader, and the most efficient water agency in Orange County, Mesa Water is known for its entrepreneurial, collaborative spirit, forward-thinking business practices and technologies, and commitment to remarkable customer service. Employees are provided with an excellent benefits package offering $2,400/month in flex credits, participation in CalPERS Retirement System, a matching 457b plan (up to 3.5%), a generous education reimbursement program, and a wealth of training and professional development opportunities.

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Receives direction from Assistant Water Operations Manager. Exercises direct supervision over functional supervisory and technical staff.

This is a first-line supervisory level in the District that exercises independent judgment on diverse and specialized technical assistance and training to an assigned staff of water production, with accountability and ongoing decision-making responsibilities associated with the work. Incumbents are responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of assigned staff. Incumbents supervise assigned personnel and direct day-to-day activities and are responsible for providing technical-level support to the Assistant Water Operations Manager in a variety of areas.

Performance of the work requires the use of independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines.

• -Plans, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible repair of the District’s water production facilities and associated electrical systems, electronic equipment, and other supporting systems.
• -Oversees the operation, treatment, maintenance, and repair of wells, reservoirs, treatment plants, and import stations to ensure facilities provide safe, reliable water supplies at the proper pressures and capacities; directs water system treatment operations based on lab test results, demands and other factors.
  
  -Coordinates and responds to emergency distribution or production system maintenance, repair or response calls.
• -Oversees after-hours and on-call staff response; notifies appropriate management staff, as needed.
• -Tracks water use; participates in water system planning and supply forecasting; coordinates water use programs with other agencies.
• -Implements changes to production system; directs and supervises new installations and changes to existing treatment and production facilities as well as SCADA system.
• -Participates in the development of goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures; makes recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards, policies, and procedures; participates in the implementation of approved policies and procedures; monitors work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• -Participates in the selection, training, and evaluation of assigned staff; works with employees to correct deficiencies; recommends and implements discipline procedures.
• -Establishes schedules and methods for providing assigned services; estimates job costs, materials,…