Water Distribution Operator Lead; PROMOTIONAL

Water Distribution Operator Lead

This is an internal promotional recruitment, only open to City of Napa full-time classified employees. Are you passionate about leading a skilled team and coaching others? Do you have a Water Distribution Operator Certificate Grade D2 or higher issued by the State of California? Are you eager to use your expertise in water distribution maintenance to make a difference in your community and grow your career at the City of Napa?

The City of Napa Utilities Department is seeking to fill one opening for Water Distribution Operator Lead to oversee and participate in the maintenance, installation, and repair of the City's water distribution system. We are looking for a leader who has in-depth knowledge of the various aspects of water distribution operations such as new installations, repair, job site safety, installation of trench shoring, and implementing temporary traffic control zones.

Applicants with increasingly responsible experience in water distribution system construction and maintenance activities, including lead and supervisory responsibilities, are strongly encouraged to apply! As a Water Distribution Operator Lead, you will lead the work of staff involved in the operation, construction, maintenance, and repair of water distribution systems, water meters, services, and related water system facilities. You will be responsible for adhering to safety protocols, and performing a variety of complex tasks related to the installation, construction, maintenance, upgrade and/or replacement of the City's water mains, service laterals, fire hydrants, valves, meters, meter vaults and other water system facilities and related infrastructure.

The Water Distribution Operator Lead reports to the Water Distribution Supervisor and Water Distribution Manager, and will be asked to assist with scheduling, training, and oversight of team members. The Water Distribution Operator Lead is an integral team player who exercises technical and functional supervision over a crew (or crews) consisting of Water Distribution Operators, which requires flexibility, cooperation, and communication.

Special Requirements:

• Possession within six months of hire and continued maintenance of a California Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement is required. Incumbents are subject to pre-employment drug test and inclusion in random and other alcohol and drug testing as mandated by the Federal Department of Transportation.
• Possession at time of hire of a Grade D2 Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the State of California is required. Achieve a passing score on the Grade D3 Water Distribution Operator examination within twelve months of hire and possession of and continued maintenance of a Grade D3 Water Distribution Operator certificate issued by the State of California within twenty-four months of hire is required.

Ideal candidates for the position of Water Distribution Operator Lead will have shown success in demonstrating the following competencies:

• Technical Knowledge and Skills
• Planning and Organizing
• Decision Making
• Leading Teams
• Collaborating
• Safety Intervention
• Adaptability
• Coaching & Developing Others

This recruitment and examination is being conducted to fill one vacancy for Water Distribution Operator Lead, and may be used to fill future similar vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list. The active status of this employment list will be six months unless abolished sooner or extended beyond that date in accordance with the Civil Service Rules.

MISSION STATEMENT for the City of Napa Rooted in public service, our mission is to grow a vibrant, sustainable community for all who live in, work in, and visit the City of Napa, through thoughtful leadership and dedication to excellence. CORE VALUES for the City of Napa

• Integrity
• Service
• Inclusion
• Collaboration

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SELECTION PROCESS The City of Napa utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified…