Utilities Operations and Maintenance Superintendent (Electrical/Instrument/SCADA)

Under limited direction the Utilities Operations and Maintenance Superintendent of the Electrical/Instrumentation/SCADA (EIS) is responsible for the safety and oversight of the staff who maintain the Department of Utilities (DOU) electrical assets process systems and industrial controls network. These systems are department wide and include the electrical distribution equipment used for the power and automation of pumping instrumentation and industrial communications used by the departments drinking water wastewater and drainage systems and facilities. There are 39 full time employees within 5 functional work sections comprised of Electricians Process Control Specialists and Instrument Technicians. This section maintains an operating budget of over $8.8 million. These groups are sited at three locations: DOU main 35th Avenue Campus the E.A. Fairbairn Water Treatment Plant and the Sacramento River Water Treatment Plant. This position also monitors projects maintains records provides technical expertise and responds to problems and emergencies.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

• Managing budgets properly assessing and prioritizing measures to improve reliability and reduce risk such as cyber security threats following industry standards and best practices.
• Project prioritization and management of electrical assets.
• Process systems and industrial controls network.
• Reviewing preventative and predictive maintenance data to properly manage resources to maximize life cycles for electrical assets.
• Establishing collaborative relationships across all divisions within Utilities as well as other City Departments and outside agencies.
• Understanding City/DOU policies and procedures.
• Emergency response and preparedness responsibilities associated with this job classification regulatory rules and agencies that impact the operations and decisions of the incumbents areas of responsibility.
• OSHA safety regulations related to industrial processes high voltage electrical systems chemicals processes and confined spaces.
• Collaborating with upper management Council members and regulatory agencies.
• Implementing departmental strategic plans mission vision values and goals.
• Procurement processes and procedures.
• Personnel management practices.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Under limited direction the Utilities Operations and Maintenance Superintendent plans coordinates supervises and reviews activities relating to the operations and maintenance of one or more of following the City systems:

• Drinking water production and treatment
• Drinking water distribution
• Drinking water quality regulatory compliance and research & development
• Stormwater drainage and flood control
• Wastewater collection including the combined sewer system
• System electrical instrumentation and SCADA
• System maintenance and CIPs

This position also monitors projects maintains records provides technical expertise and responds to problems and emergencies.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This management-level classification is populated with multiple incumbents. Each Utilities Operations and Maintenance Superintendent manages an operational section within a Division in the Department of Utilities. This classification is distinguished from the higher-level classification Utilities Operations and Maintenance Manager in that the Utilities Operations & Maintenance Manager has overall administrative oversight for all sections within a Division and assumes responsibility for the department in the absence of the Director. This classification is distinguished from the next lower classification of the line supervisors in each section in that the latter classification is responsible for planning and supervising the work of crews or skilled and semi-skilled personnel.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Limited direction is provided by the Utilities Operations and Maintenance Manager. Responsibilities include direct and indirect supervision of subordinate supervisors and administrative professional technical and clerical personnel.

Depending upon assignment duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Plans schedules assigns and supervises daily activities directly and through subordinate supervisors.
• Coordinates work with contractors other utilities and other City departments divisions and sections the construction operation maintenance and repair of water and wastewater facilities sewer and drainage stations water distribution systems sewage collection systems and flood control and storm drainage systems.
• Reviews project plans and drawings consults with engineers contractors other utilities and City staff regarding projects and project problems; provides technical advice and assistance; and evaluates work and makes change recommendations based on observation and operational problems.
• Consults with developers and contractors to ensure that City standards are met; ensures compliance with all Federal State and local rules and regulations to provide critical safeguards against system contamination.
• Responds to emergencies such as hazard spills floods the failure of one or more treatment processes loss of electrical power or telemetry failure; and maintains a variety of records and information on the occurrences.
• Participates in and provides technical expertise and support to the development and implementation of capital improvement and a variety of other projects; and maintains records of work accomplished and prepares reports.
• Develops implements and monitors safe operating procedures and safety programs in the construction maintenance and operation of the water and wastewater production and treatment facilities and distribution drainage and sewer systems; inspects work and directs use of the most efficient methods.
• Prepares and administers budget for assigned section; prepares reviews and modifies specifications for specialized equipment and contractual repair services; reviews and approves all orders for necessary maintenance supplies and equipment; and recommends the purchase of major items and items routinely used.
• Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in this classification.

• Principles and techniques methods tools supplies materials and equipment including machine work applicable to heavy industry used in the of maintenanceconstruction repair and replacement of the Citys water systems and treatment facilities.
• Practices procedures and operating principles of water and/or wastewater treatment and assurance for water quality.
• Principles and practices of supervision training performance evaluation and work scheduling.
• Principles and practices of organization administration and budgeting.
• Occupational hazards standard safety precautions applicable labor laws OSHA and EPA regulations applicable California Code of Regulations (i.e.) Water Resources rules and other laws and regulations pertaining to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System.
• Basic principles and practices of engineering and construction including plumbing electrical carpentry and painting.
• Quality control measures used for construction projects and environmental issues.
• Chemical physical and bacteriological properties of water.
• Standard methods for sampling and analyzing water.
• Linear algebra chemistry and microbiology.
• Underground construction practices and confined space entry guidelines.

• Develop implement plan schedule and direct construction repair maintenance and research.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive preventive maintenance program.
• Understand and implement appropriate codes laws and regulations governing drinking water treatment distribution water quality sewer and storm drainage collection systems.
• Monitor and manage the progress of multiple projects simultaneously.
• Interpret and work from sketches plans diagrams and blueprints.
• Train supervise evaluate and discipline subordinate personnel.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Develop and write technical and non-technical reports.
• Use computers and various computer applications.
• Respond effectively to emergency situations.
• Develop and maintain a budget.
• Plan and monitor testing of water samples.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position then proof of education such as but not limited to university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

Please note the City of Sacramentos 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 e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
  • If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the Work Experience section.Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
  • If see resume is noted in the Work Experience section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the Work Experience section.
• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
• Proof of education such as but not limited to university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.

2. Supplemental Questionnaire:(Pass/Fail) In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire to the City of Sacramento Employment Office by the final filing deadline;

• Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaire will not be accepted.
• Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire.
• Possession of the minimum qualifications is not necessarily a guarantee for further advancement in the selectionprocess.

3. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) - All applications received by the final filing deadline will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement for applications selected by the hiring department.

4. Interview Process:Human Resources will forward applications to the hiring department. Those determined to be the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an interview process.

5. Conditional Hire:Upon receipt of a conditional offer the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/ applicable candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam controlled substance and/or alcohol test and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

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