Operations Crew Chief, Domestic

THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A 3.6% COST OF LIVING INCREASE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2027

TITLE:

Operations Crew Chief, Domestic

SRN S15: $8,592 - $11,996, Monthly, Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: ASSET

DEPARTMENT:
Operations

Section:
Construction

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

Reports to:

Operations Supervisor, Domestic

Supervises the following positions:
Technical and maintenance staff

Under direction, plans, schedules, assigns, evaluates, and serves as a first line working supervisor over an assigned crew responsible for the production, construction, and maintenance of the District’s Domestic Water System; operational activities related to water treatment and disinfection facilities, coordinates backflow, meter, and valve maintenance programs along with facility locate, leak detection and cross connection programs; performs activities related to water treatment and disinfection;

works closely with supervisory and/or management staff in planning, organizing and establishing work priorities; performs the more complex work assigned to the crew; and performs related work as required.

• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of an assigned crew providing production, construction, and maintenance of the District’s Domestic Water System, treatment and disinfection facilities, and provides backflow and cross connection services; ensures work performed meets quality standards and completed in a timely manner.
• Assumes responsibility for ensuring staff are properly trained in work procedures; observes employee work performance/skill sets and recommends appropriate training; monitors the effectiveness of training in meeting skill goals; participates in and provides input into, other personnel matters including grievances, disciplinary actions, and employee selection or promotions.
• Inspects job sites and reviews work in progress to ensure quality completion, compliance with specifications, and conformance to work procedures.
• Works with supervisory and management staff on the planning and implementation of preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance program; monitors maintenance operations to identify issues and schedule corrective maintenance.
• Assumes responsibility for evaluating employee performance; develops, prepares and delivers performance evaluations for assigned staff; confers with supervisor and manager on performance issues; within established authority, counsels employees, addresses and monitors performance issues and confers with supervisor on matters outside level of authority.
• Monitors activities of the work unit; identifies opportunities for improving service delivery and procedures; provides recommendations concerning process changes; reviews with appropriate supervisory staff; implements improvements.
• Coordinates assigned services and operations with those of other District departments to ensure an integrated approach to mutual projects and services.
• Assists in the determination of the costs of materials and resources for jobs; monitors costs of assigned work projects and prepares information for supervisory/management staff.
• When assigned to oversight of contracted services, reviews work in progress to ensure quality completion, compliance with specifications and budgeted amounts; prepares reports for supervisor and/or manager.
• Answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates and responds to complaints and inquiries or refers to supervisor.
• Observes and complies with District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols, and ensures that staff do the same.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is…