Water Operations Superintendent (Treatment) Internal Promotional Only

THE POSITION
This is a Department Only Promotional Opportunity for employees in permanent allocated positions within the City of Vallejos Water Department.

DEFINITION
To supervise assign review and participate in the work of staff responsible for the pumping storage transmission purification and distribution of City water; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

• Receives direction from the Water Operations Manager for Treatment Distribution and Facilities
• Exercises direct supervision over operations staff

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Plan prioritize assign supervise and review the work of staff responsible for the pumping storage transmission and purification of City water; oversee the operation of City water treatment plants pump stations and pipe lines.
• Establishes standard operating procedures to provide water of high quality at adequate quantity and pressure.
• Participate in the selection of assigned staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
• Prepare various reports analyzes reports makes recommendations on the efficiency and cost effectiveness of operations and maintenance programs for water treatment distributions or water quality.
• Participate in the preparation and administration of the assigned budget; submit budget recommendations monitor expenditures.
• Directs water operations to provide water supply to customers in accordance with City standards direct operation to provide treated water to customers in accordance with City standards direct operations to provide treated water to customers in accordance with City drinking water regulations.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for providing Supply and Distribution Section services; implement policies and procedures.
• Participate in the preparation and administration of the assigned budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.
• Performs administrative duties including technical and administrative report preparation establishing work standards and conducting performance appraisals for selection. Prepare specification for material and equipment purchase; requisition supplies materials.
• Develops and implements through subordinate staff and other city resources a training program for selection of personnel.
• Supervise the maintenance of time material and equipment use records.
• Ensure the adherence to safe work practices by personnel; analyzes chlorine residuals bacteriological quality and pressure/flow problems conduct training sessions with employees regarding safety equipment operation procedures and related topics.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints regarding water quality.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Operations services and activities of a water treatment system.
• Principles of supervision training and performance evaluation.
• Pertinent Federal State and local laws codes and regulations regarding water quality.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the work.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting.
• Basic principles of municipal budget preparation and control.
• Materials methods practices and equipment used in maintenance of electrical and electronic equipment pumps valves internal combustion engines instrumentation and other mechanical and electrical systems on municipal treatment facilities.
• Principles and practices of mechanics electronics and instrumentation.
• Functions and purposes of water treatment systems.
• Experience and Training Guidelines

• Supervise organize and review the work of maintenance personnel.
• Select supervise train and evaluate staff.
• Interpret and explain City and departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports.
• Develop maintenance schedules.
• Operate and maintain water treatment system machinery and equipment.
• Perform responsible and difficult work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.
• Read and understand engineering plans and specifications blue prints and ladder diagrams.
• Make routine repairs and adjustments to telemetry equipment motors pumps and other equipment.
• Read meters and gauges correctly and to act quickly and competently.
• Ensure facility compliance with Federal State and local rules laws and regulations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City officials and the general public.

The Recruitment & Selection Process

1. Applications are due by 5:00 P.M. on Friday December 4 2025. Applicants must submit a completed City of Vallejo online application including all responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (Resume/Cover Letter Optional) by the posted deadline in order to be considered.

NOTE:If you have problems creating a user account obtaining your already created account information or submitting your online application please contact applicant support directly at . City of Vallejo staff are unable to assist with these issues.

2. Applications will be screened for overall qualifications on December 5 2025. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in oral panel interviews.