Water Treatment Plant Operations Supervisor

The City of Turlock is offering HIRING INCENTIVES for Water Treatment Plant Operations Supervisor.

The Water Treatment Plant Operations Supervisor INCENTIVE breakdown is as follows:
$3000 Upon hiring
$3000 Upon completion of probation
$3000 Upon completion of 3 years of service from hiring

The City of Turlock is seeking applicants for the Water Treatment Plant Operations Supervisor position. The incumbent receives administrative direction from the Water Treatment Plant Manager and exercises direct supervision over assigned plant staff.

Under general direction the Water Treatment Plant Operations Supervisor plans organizes directs and supervises the activities of the Water Treatment Plant including operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant transmission mains and ancillary facilities and coordinates activities and water production with the Cities of Turlock and Ceres.

The Water Treatment Plant Operations Supervisor must reside within 60 miles of the water treatment plant and be able to respond within 90 minutes in case of an emergency.

This classification is assigned to the Turlock City Employees Association bargaining unit for labor relations purposes and is subject to overtime call back and standby assignments.

Essential functions - Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Plan prioritize assign supervise and review domestic water treatment activities including operation and maintenance of the potable water treatment plant raw water pump station raw water pipeline finished water pipelines and ancillary facilities.
• Coordinate with the Turlock Irrigation District(TID) regarding the infiltration gallery raw water pump station raw water pipeline flow split structure Ceres Main Canal outlet structure (collectively known as the District Delivery Facilities) and any diversions to the Ceres Main Canal.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of established production goals and finished water constituent concentrations in coordination with the Cities and plan for and coordinate outages in terms of time and duration in recognition of the Cities distribution systems.
• Evaluate operations and maintenance activities within the area of responsibility and recommend improvements and modifications document operation or maintenance procedures accordingly.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations submit justifications for expenditures for equipment materials supplies and services; monitor and control expenditures.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff provide or coordinate staff training; conduct employee performance evaluations work with employees to correct performance deficiencies and implement progressive discipline as required.
• Ensure potable water meeting all regulatory requirements is always delivered in the required quantities.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports regarding plant operations and water quality.
• Coordinate plant activities with the Cities and be in regular communication with the Cities and TIDs designated Operations and Engineering staff members.
• Recommend operational efficiencies while maintaining the highest standard of water quality possible.
• Ensure that all analyzers and monitoring equipment are calibrated and appropriately sending and storing accurate information via a cyber-secure SCADA system.
• Monitor processes using a SCADA control system.
• Participate in and provide documentation for studies related to plant and filter rerating including operation of parallel pilot filters. Collate and analyze the data from the studies prepare reports and assist with reports prepared for the Division of Drinking Water (DDW) toward the goal of rating the plant for higher throughput.
• Assume the duties of Plant Manager as needed and be available to respond to emergencies including those outside of normal working hours.
• Assist with the development and implementation of goals objectives policies and procedures.
• Plan supervise and participate in special projects or studies as assigned.
• Research and prepare technical and administrative reports and other written documents including the submittal of all regulatory required reports.
• Supervise the use of specialized equipment involved in water treatment plant operations; develop plan and direct preventative and corrective maintenance; recommend equipment maintenance and replacement and prepare budget estimates using the plant CMMS.
• Make critical decisions to resolve emergency situations.
• Assist the General Manager in the planning and implementation of upgrades changes or expansions of water treatment and conveyance facilities.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with staff Cities employees outside agencies and the public through clear and concise communication.
• Assist the General Manager in developing and administering or assume delegated responsibility for the plant safety program.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledgeof:

• Principles and practices of water treatment water transmission and waterstorage.
• Equipment tools and materials commonly used in the operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant.
• Principles and practices of certified labservices.
• Principles and practices of leadership motivation team building and conflict resolution.
• Local State and Federal rules regulations and laws as they relate to the operation of a water treatment plant and potable water transmission system.
• Design and construction standards as they relate to water treatment conveyanceand storage facilities.
• Principles and practices of supervision; training and performance evaluation.
• Principles and practices of budgetmonitoring.
• Principles and practices of safety procedures andimplementation.
• Hydraulics applied mathematics chemical metering pumps SCADA and chemicals used in water treatment.
• Water sampling andanalysis.
• Regulatoryreporting.
• Use of modern office equipment and applicable software.

Ability to:

• Organize implement and direct all facets of water operations andmaintenance.
• Interpret explain and dutifully carry out pertinent Federal State local and SRWA policies and procedures.
• Assist in the development of an assigned budget. Know appropriate laws regulations codes and evaluate plant conformance. Recommend and implement adjustments to policies and procedures when necessary to maintain conformance.
• Analyze problems identify and recommend solutions evaluate effectiveness of solution and implement further changes if needed to attain goals.
• Understand and troubleshoot operations and maintenance problems and serve as a resource to staff to solve problems.
• Read and understand engineering plans andspecifications.
• Manage material and servicecontracts.
• Coordinate and oversee the work of outside vendors consultants andcontractors.
• Gain cooperation through clear communication and effectiveleadership.
• Supervise develop train and evaluatepersonnel.
• Operate modern office equipment and software programs.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Federal State and local regulatory agencies.
• Communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
• Operate and maintain SCADA systems.
• Read and understand Process Control Narratives Process Control and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs) and other related SCADA architecture documents.

Any combination of education training and experience that would provide the required requiredknowledgeandability is as follows:

EDUCATION:

Equivalenttoahighschooldiploma or GED certificate andsix college units or CEUs in a related field or scholastic general education (i.e. Speech Math English Science Foreign Language etc.) and three college units or CEUs in Supervision or Management for a total of nine college units or CEUs. Possession of an associates degree in a related field is desirable.

EXPERIENCE:

Five years of increasingly responsible experience in the operation and maintenance of a domestic water treatment plant and operation of a water distribution system similar or greater in size and complexity to the SRWA plant finished water transmission and ancillary facilities including two years providing technical and functional supervision over assigned personnel.

• PossessionofavalidCaliforniaWaterTreatmentOperatorT-4 Certificate at time of appointment.
• ObtainCaliforniaWaterTreatmentOperatorT-5 within18monthsofappointmentto this position and maintain thereafter as a condition of employment.
• Possession of a valid California Water Distribution Operator D-4 Certificate or ability to obtain within 12 months of appointment to this position and maintain thereafter as a condition of employment.

• Proof of education - this can be a copy of high school diploma GEDcertificate or transcripts to show high school and college course work.
• Possession of a valid California Water Treatment Operator T-4 Certificate at time of appointment.

• Attach a scanned copy in the Add Attachment option (of the NeoGov online application) or
• Fax a copy to or
• Email a copy to
• Hand deliver copies of your attachment to 156 S. Broadway Suite 235 Turlock CA

VETERANS PREFERENCE SYSTEM

The City of Turlock has adopted a veterans preference system (effective January 1 2002). The percentage score achieved through an entrance (non-promotional) examination which ranks applicants on an eligibility list shall be adjusted to provide: (a) one (1) percentage point added to the final test score for each six (6) months of active service during a time of armed conflict up to a maximum of five (5) points and (b) five (5) percentage points added to the final test score for veterans who are disabled as a result of active military service during a time of armed conflict regardless of length of service. To receive preference points applicants must provide supporting documentation and proof of honorable no event shall an applicant receive more than a five (5) point adjustment. This request should be made in section #12 of the employment application form. A copy of your DD214 must be attached for this request to be considered.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Turlock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are sincerely interested in receiving applications from qualified minorities women and the disabled. Qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin ancestry age marital status physical or mental disability medical condition political affiliation or belief except where indicated by requirements of the job.

The City of Turlock will make every effort to accommodate applicants that have disabilities that would not allow them to compete in the announced process. Applicants are asked to indicate their request for accommodation in the application form.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND DRUG SCREENING

The incumbent will be required to take a medical examination including a drug/alcohol screening and be fingerprinted.

CUSTOMER SERVICE POLICY

The City of Turlock is committed to quality service to our customers. Our goal is to create a positive productive and courteous atmosphere for our employees and customers. Employees are evaluated on the quality of customer service they provide.

BENEFITS

Holidays:Eleven (11) paid holidays and three (3) floating holidays.
Vacation: Paid vacation that increases with years of service.
Sick Leave: Accrual of one day (eight (8) hours) for each month worked.
Retirement: Qualified candidates who are currently a CalPERS member or have been a CalPERS member within the last six (6) months or are subject to reciprocity with another eligible retirement plan may be a classic member and may be enrolled in the Citys 2.7% @ 55 plan. Employee pays employee contribution rate of 9% on a pre-tax basis. CalPERS final compensation may be based on the highest twelve (12) continuous months of qualifying employment. Non-classic or new members will be enrolled in the 2% @ 62 plan and CalPERS final compensation will be based on the highest thirty-six (36) continuous months of qualifying employment. qualifying employment.
Deferred Compensation: The City will match employees contribution up to one half of one percent (0.5%) of the employees base salary for each pay period in which employee contributes to the program.
Retiree Health Savings (RHS) Vantage Care: Two (2) percent of the employees base payroll will be deposited in each individuals RHS Vantage Care account.
Health: The City offers a generous health prescription vision and dental insurance plans for employees and dependents.

Continuous Service Pay:
Beginning with the tenth (10th) year and every year thereafter 1.5% of base salary.
Beginning with the fifteenth (15th) year and every year thereafter 1.5% of base salary.
Beginning with the twentieth (20th) year and every year thereafter1.5% of base salary.

Additional Benefits:
Associate/Bachelor/Masters Degree Incentive Pay (If not listed as a minimum qualification)*Educational Reimbursement Program* Computer Loan Program* *Upon completion of probation.

NOTES: Information contained herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract as it is subject to change.