Water Distribution Project Coordinator

Water Distribution Project Coordinator

This role requires strong technical knowledge, project coordination skills, and the ability to work independently while exercising sound judgement and initiative. Day‑to‑day work includes coordination, implementation, and oversight of Water Distribution projects and programs, with effective communication and coordination with City staff, private contractors, consultants, and customers.

• Oversee work performed by outside contractors and consultants; meet with contractors and staff to identify and resolve problems; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures.
• Determine compliance with project plans and specifications.
• Coordinate and support a variety of maintenance and repair projects and operations.
• Implement and monitor assigned projects to ensure goals, objectives, and schedules are met.
• Assist with performance and compliance reporting.
• Assist with developing and implementing training programs for Water Distribution staff.

• Principles of water distribution system operation and maintenance.
• Principles and practices of program development and implementation.
• Software and processes for documentation, data collection, and analysis; specifically:
  Open Gov Enterprise Asset Management, Accela, ArcGIS, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Data Collector, Survey 123.
• Estimating materials, labor, and equipment costs.
• Methods, practices, tools, equipment, materials, and safety procedures required to repair and maintain water distribution facilities and infrastructure.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Principles of business writing and report preparation, technical research, and analysis; modern office procedures, methods, and the use of computer equipment.

• Have a positive customer service attitude and teamwork skills.
• Use computers to maintain databases, analyze information, prepare reports, and make recommendations for water distribution programs and projects.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner.
• Prepare reports and communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
• Read, understand, and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, drawings, diagrams, and schematics.
• Handle a variety of job assignments with a positive attitude.
• Lead, oversee, and evaluate the work of others.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Demonstrate personal accountability and apply good judgment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Three (3) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of water distribution systems and experience using computers as tools for presenting information for decision making purposes.

Vocational/technical degree with emphasis in water distribution systems or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Possession of a State of California Water Distribution Grade D3 certificate at time of appointment.

• Experience researching, analyzing, and presenting information.
• Specialized coursework in water distribution, water or wastewater treatment, construction technology, project management, or a related field.