Water Operations Manager
Oxnard, Ventura County, California, 93033, USA
Listed on 2026-10-12
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Management
Water Management, Operations Management
The City of Oxnard’s Public Works Department invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Water Operations Manager within the Water Division. This position provides management oversight for the City’s water treatment facilities, blending stations, maintenance operations, and associated regulatory compliance programs. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience and knowledge in water utility operations.
What You’ll Do:Accepts management responsibility for the City’s water treatment facilities, blending stations, maintenance operations, and related regulatory compliance programs, ensuring that all operations meet applicable laws, regulations, permit requirements, and City policies. Proposes, presents, and justifies divisional programs, projects, operations, and services; develops a strategy and work plan for the successful achievement of department/division and project goals.
Serves as a resource for the treatment plant departments/divisions; coordinates divisional activities with other divisions, departments, and organizations; provides information and resources to City officials, departments, and other organizations as is appropriate.
Conducts financial, organizational, and operational service delivery studies; makes recommendations to address and resolve identified service delivery issues.
Prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary documents or correspondence to appropriate boards, groups and/or committees.
Attends and participates in organizational and community meetings as necessary; stays current on issues relative to the field of water treatment plant operations and maintenance , contracts, and permits; responds to and resolves community and organizational inquiries and complaints.
Plant Operations Manager
Distinguishing Characteristics:This classification is distinguished from the Chief Plant Operator in that it oversees a major operational program or function of the water or wastewater plant and serves as a first-level supervisor.
Supervision Exercised/ Supervision Received:Incumbents supervise paraprofessional and support staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline and termination procedures. Receives general supervision and is expected to prioritize work to meet deadlines and to keep the supervisor informed of issues that would impact achievement of a deadline, organizational policy or procedure or in consideration of risk management.
Work ScheduleThe normal work week is Monday through Thursday 8:00am to 6:00pm and alternating Fridays 8:00am to 5:00pm. Depending on the area of assignment staff may be assigned to a shift that is outside the standard work hours. This position may be required to be available for additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs. The standard work environment varies depending on assignment but is typically either primarily in an office setting or out in the field.
The City does not offer hybrid or remote work.
This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.
- Supervises staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline and termination procedures.
- Plans, manages, coordinates, and supervises water treatment and blending station operations, maintenance activities, and associated regulatory compliance programs, including State Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking Water operational, monitoring, sampling, and reporting requirements;
Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) requirements; and Ventura County Air Pollution…
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