Water Systems Supervisor

3% COLA effective July 1, 2026

This recruitment may close at any time, once sufficient qualified applications have been received.

INTERESTED CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY IMMEDIATELY.

Under general direction of the Water Systems Superintendent, the Water Systems Supervisor plans, coordinates, supervises, and participates in the daily operations, maintenance, construction, and repair of the City’s water production, treatment, and distribution systems.

The Water Systems Supervisor is a working supervisor responsible for leading field crews while also ensuring regulatory compliance and operational integrity.

• Plan, schedule, assign, and supervise daily water system operations and maintenance tasks including wells, backflows, reservoirs, pump stations, pressure regulation, metering, flushing, valve maintenance, treatment, and distribution system repairs.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with all applicable water quality, safety, and environmental regulations (e.g., DDW, SWRCB, EPA, SCAQMD, NPDES).
• Supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate staff including Water Operators and Water Maintenance Workers.
• Maintain and ensure proper function of SCADA systems and other automated water system technologies.
• Ability to independently operate a D4/T3 water system facility including a Reverse Osmosis plant with granular activated carbon filtration system.
• Responsible for timesheet management and proper distribution of workload, including off-hours and overtime scheduling for staff being supervised.
• Prepare and review reports and records including daily operational logs, water sampling results, meter readings, and annual Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs).
• Coordinate customer service, water sampling, valve exercising, hydrant flushing, backflow testing, cross-connection control programs and other programs as assigned.
• Provide inspection of water systems installed during Capital Improvement Projects or development related improvements as required.
• Inspect field work to ensure safety and quality; respond to emergency water system issues including main breaks, pump failures, and water quality complaints.
• Provide input into the budget, asset management plans, capital improvement project development, and procurement of supplies and equipment.
• Participate in on-call rotations and respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.

Any combination of education, training, and work experience to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying.

Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in water system operations, maintenance, or distribution, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory or lead capacity.

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

• Valid California Class C driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and evidence of insurance are required.
• Class B California driver’s license must be obtained within the first 12 months of employment.
• Possession of a valid Grade IV Water Distribution Operator Certificate (D4) issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) is required.
• Possession of a Grade III (T3) Water Treatment Operator Certificate is required.

• Completion of 30 semester units of coursework in water technology, environmental science, or a related field is desirable.
• Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months) is desirable.
• Cathodic Protection Technician certification issued by the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) is desirable.

Position is subject to call-out during regular off-time hours to assist in emergency repair and maintenance situations according to guidelines in place as outlined in the applicable Personnel Rules and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

• Principles and practices of potable water production, distribution, and treatment.
• Relevant laws and regulations including Title 22, California Health and Safety Code, Safe Drinking Water Act, and AWWA standards.
• Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used…