Organization: |
City of Watsonville
| Job Category: |
Water and Sewers
| Job Type: |
Full Time
| Country: |
USA
| State/Province: |
California (CA)
| City: |
Watsonville
| Post Code: |
95076
| Salary and Benefits: |
$8,182.96- $10,965.98/ Month
| Post Date: | 08/16/2018 |
DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES To plan, organize, and supervise the administration, operation, and maintenance of the City's wastewater facilities to ensure efficient operation and compliance with applicable regulations and standards; to oversee and administer the City's wastewater source control program; to develop division policies, and to develop and monitor division budgets; to coordinate the work of engineering and other consultants; to assist in the establishment and administration of the wastewater revenue program. Employees in this classification receive administrative direction within a framework of general guidelines and exercise supervision over subordinate supervisors.
TYPICAL DUTIES • manages and directs the activities of the City's wastewater operations • participates in the selection of staff; provides for their training and development; prepares performance appraisals and recommendations for disciplinary actions, wage and salary actions, promotions, and related employment actions • assists and participates in design, bidding, construction and grant management of the City's wastewater facilities capital improvement • oversees administration of the City's industrial source control program • represents the City as liaison to the Environmental Protection Agency, the Water Resources Control Board, the Regional Water Quality Control Board and other regulatory agencies in negotiating and establishing permit conditions and compliance • analyzes complex issues and problems related to areas of responsibility, evaluates alternatives, and develops and recommends effective courses of action • prepares and reviews a variety of technical studies, feasibility studies, reports, and correspondence • makes presentations and serves on a variety of committees to work with regulatory agencies, the public, elected officials, and other agencies • ensures the effective utilization of equipment, material, and other resources of the department through review of records, review and approval of requisitions • plans and prepares requests for proposals, reviews contracts negotiates for optimal cost; reviews progress payment requests; and otherwise manages contract costs • assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures and other general administration for the department • performs related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Possession of: • principles and techniques of supervision including staffing, employee development, and planning and organizing work • principles and practices of wastewater collection and treatment including wastewater source control and revenue program development and administration • laws, codes, regulations and ordinances affecting wastewater facility operation and administration • applicable City policies, procedures, and memoranda of understanding related to maintenance and construction, budgeting, finance, and personnel • general administrative practices including budget development and management, and contract administration
Ability to: • plan, organize, and supervise work, including providing for employee training and development, and appraisal • assist in formulating, evaluating and making recommendations on policies and procedures affecting the provision of designated public works services • prepare effective technical reports and correspondence • make effective presentations to elected officials, the public, and regulatory and other agencies • prepare and manage a budget including capital improvements financing, and consultant contract management • review and evaluate technical engineering and maintenance information, reports and recommendations • effectively and tactfully communicate in both oral and written forms • establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties
Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Advanced educational training in wastewater treatment and chemistry, engineering, or related subjects. Five years of increasingly responsible experience in the operation, maintenance, or design of wastewater facilities including at least two years in a supervisory or administrative capacity in the operation of publicly owned wastewater collection and treatment facilities.
APPLICATION AND TESTING PROCESS Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department located at 275 Main Street, Suite 400, Watsonville, CA 95076, by the filing deadline. No postmarks accepted. An application may be obtained by calling (831)768-3025 to apply online visit www.cityofwatsonville.org. All candidates will receive written notification after applications have been screened for requirement compliance. Interview dates will be announced at a later time. Names of successful candidates who do not receive a job offer will be placed on an employment list.
APPOINTMENT AND BENEFITS The position benefits include vacation, sick leave, and holidays. The City offers Public Employees Retirement System benefits. Employees shall pay the full employee share of CalPERS contribution.
The candidate selected will be appointed for a 12-month probationary period. Names of successful candidates who do not receive a job offer will be placed on an employment list which normally remains effective for one year. The Human Resources Department may abolish an Employment List at any time the needs of the City so require. The position is represented by the Management bargaining unit. Prior to appointment to the position of Wastewater Division Manager, a medical examination, background and Department of Justice LiveScan fingerprinting will be required.
The City of Watsonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages workplace diversity. The City of Watsonville is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act by including people with disabilities in all of its programs and activities.
NOTE: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ANY PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVISED WITHOUT NOTICE.
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