Water Distribution Supervisor
Water Distribution Supervisor
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Job Description
The Position
- This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cutoffs are at 5:00pmon:5/22/2025 6/5/2025 (final)
The Water Distribution Supervisors are involved in the maintenance repair and operation activities of domestic and reclaimed water distribution systems. Responsibilities of this class include organizing and supervising the work of several crews or acting in a staff capacity to assist management in planning developing and/or implementing training programs new or revised maintenance procedures and/or computerbased maintenance programs. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of
- The operations methods materials tools equipment and safety practices used in the maintenance and operation of water distribution systems
- Supervisory techniques including training
- Planning and scheduling practices in order to efficiently coordinate the use of personnel equipment and material
- Computerized maintenance tracking systems
- Supervise evaluate and train others
- Interpret computer maintenance program printouts and determine proper course of action
- Read and interpret blueprints specifications technical instructions and maps
- Interpret technical information as supplied by equipment manufacturers and engineering staff and consultants
- Handle public contacts with tact and judgment
- Keep records and prepare reports
- Use computer equipment and related peripheral equipment to enter and extract information
- Read write and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance
Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Either: Two years of fulltime lead worker experience in the maintenance construction repair and operation of water distribution systems in the class of Senior Water Distribution Operator or Underground Construction and Maintenance Specialist in Sacramento County service.
Or:Three years of fulltime lead worker experience in the maintenance construction repair and operation of water distribution systems.Note: If the word experience is referenced in the minimum qualifications it means fulltime paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Parttime paid experience may be accumulated and prorated to meet the total experience requirements.
General Qualifications
Licenses: A valid California Drivers License Class C or higher is required prior to appointment to this class. Some incumbents appointed to this class may be required to have a valid California Drivers License Class A and/or special endorsements including but not limited to the Tank Vehicle Endorsement.
Note: Failure to maintain the appropriate California Drivers License and/or endorsement(s) constitutes cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a casebycase basis.
Certifications: Water Distribution Operator Grade 3 (D3) certificate: All incumbents must possess and maintain a valid Water Distribution Operator Grade 3 (D3) certificate issued by the State of California Department of Health Services (DHS) at time of appointment.
Note: Failure to maintain the certificate may constitute a cause for termination from this class in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining unit agreement. The appropriate amount of continuing education hours must be completed as required by the State of California to maintain the required certification.Criminal History Check: The County may access criminal history information on all candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82602 Personnel Policies and Procedure and applicable Federal and State law. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidates ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.
Physical Requirements:- While most work will be sedentary at a desk or driving a vehicle between work sites incumbents will occasionally be required to:
- Safely climb and work on ladders with a maximum weight capacity of 300 pounds
- Wear a respirator
- Lift and carry heavy equipment and tools weighing up to 50 pounds
- Load and unload equipment materials and pipes weighing up to 50 pounds
- Climb a ladder with a maximum weight capacity of 300 pounds
- Occasionally bend stoop squat kneel crouch and reach above the shoulder
- Incumbents must also have:
- Corrected vision in order to review plans and specifications and perform other essential functions of the job
- Manual dexterity and eyehand coordination to use a variety of office equipment such as computers telephones calculators and copiers
- Normal speech and corrected hearing in order to communicate with the public and employees
Working Conditions:- While most work will be in an office setting or in a vehicle incumbents will occasionally be exposed to the following:
- Working where the temperature may exceed 100 degrees F or below freezing
- Entering exiting and working in enclosed and confined spaces such as 24 and 36inch maintenance access holes
- Working in trenches up to 23 feet or more in depth
- Working on uneven terrain
- Working outside in all types of weather conditions
- Working in hip boots during muddy conditions
Probationary Period
The probationary period for this classification is six(6)months.Application and Testing Information
APPLICATION
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by5:00 PMon the posted cutoff date. Clickhere to apply.
County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street Room 4667
Sacramento CA 95814
Phone (916); 711 California Relay Service
Email
InterOffice Mail Code: 094667- Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cutoff date.
- Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicants computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cutoff date.
- Your application should highlight all relevant education training and experience and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cutoff date.
- Application information must be current concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
- A resume may be included with your application however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked Supplemental Questions. Please be descriptive in your response.
Note:Responses of See Resume or See Application or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.- Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cutoff date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicants computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cutoff date.
- The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidates experience education and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
- Please provide place of employment pertinent dates and concise descriptive and detailed information for each question.
- If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
- Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
- If you have no experience write no experience for the appropriate question.
- For many individuals it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
- If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire the candidates application and/or attachments will not be reviewed therefore a candidates responses to the questions should be accurate thorough detailed and complete.
FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cutoff date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.
This examination will evaluate the relevance level recency progression and quality of candidates education training and experience. The candidates application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore the candidates responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.
All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
