Water Utility Manager Jobs

Under general direction, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities, operations, and maintenance of the City’s water utility, coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies, and the general public; and provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Department Director. Exercises direct supervision over supervisory, professional, technical and operations staff.

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Establishes goals, objectives, schedules, and methods of potable and non-potable water production, treatment, and distribution;
• Researches, applies for, and manages grant funded projects;
• Completes complex calculations, studies, research and analysis;
• Prepares reports and other necessary correspondence, makes presentations;
• Makes critical decisions to resolve emergency conditions;
• Provides recommendations to improve efficiency and reduce costs;
• Manages the procurement process for the division and administers contracts and agreements;
• Responds to and resolves citizen inquiries and complaints; and
• Plans, assigns, supervises, and evaluates the work of assigned staff;
• Serves as a liaison with other City departments and outside agencies and services on various boards, commissions, and committees;
• Prepares, administers, and monitors division budgets;
• Ensures division operations comply with local, state, and federal regulations and standards;
• Stays abreast of new industry trends and innovations including new legislation;
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Investigate and review accidents involving water personnel and equipment;
• Interviews, hires, trains, and supports the professional development of staff;
• Makes recommendations and develops long-range plans;
• Provides leadership, management, and direction for all water utility division activities;

Experience:

• Five years of increasingly responsible experience in management of water operations, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of water municipal utility systems;
• Three years of supervisory or management experience in water operations and maintenance;

Education:

• Bachelor's degree with major course work in chemistry, biology, civil or environmental engineering or a closely related field. Additional experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis, up to two years. For degrees obtained outside of the U.S., an official equivalency evaluation is required.

License or Certificate:

• Possession and maintenance of an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
• Possession of a Water Distribution Operator Certification Grade 4 issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board;
• Possession of Water Treatment Operator Certification Grade 5 issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board;
• Ability to obtain a Water Distribution Operator Certification Grade 5 issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board within two (2) years of appointment;

Special Requirements

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

• Exposure to heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining work space, chemicals, wastewater, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards, and traffic hazards.
• Ability to talk and hear; use hands, fingers, and arms to handle, feel, and reach;
• Ability to work in a standard office environment; ability to travel to different sites and locations;
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 25 lbs.;
• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position.

The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate “See Resume”.

Proof of education such as but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.

Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process.

Please note, the City of Redlands’ preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which may include a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification). The City of Redlands utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Julie Maher at [email protected]

Benefits associated with this position include:

• Vision Reimbursement – up to $225 per year
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment - $25,000
• Sick Leave – 96 hours annually
• Deferred Compensation - $1,125 + 2% of salary per year
• Credit Union
• Executive Leave - 120 hours per year
• State Disability Insurance - paid by employee
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) – 2% @ 55 for employees who are considered a "classic" member of Cal PERS or a current member of another California public retirement system who is hired on or after January 1, 2013;
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Dental Insurance – City pays monthly premium for employees and eligible dependents; 2 plans
• The City participates in Social Security
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) – 2% @ 62 for an employee who becomes a "new" member of Cal PERS for the first time on or after January 1, 2013 (and who was not a member of another California public retirement system prior to that date).
• Life Insurance - $25,000
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program - $2500 per fiscal year
  • Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) – 2% @ 55 for employees who are considered a "classic" member of Cal PERS or a current member of another California public retirement system who is hired on or after January 1, 2013;
  • Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) – 2% @ 62 for an employee who becomes a "new" member of Cal PERS for the first time on or after January 1, 2013 (and who was not a member of another California public retirement system prior to that date).
• Medical Insurance – City pays up to $900 p/mo for employees and eligible dependents; 4 plans
• Vacation Leave – 80 hours accrued in first year