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JOB DESCRIPTION
Water Supervisor
Date
Prepared:
Date Revised:
March 2014
June 2017
May 2021
July 2025
May 2026
Class Code: 7912
SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, provides leadership and direction of short-range and long-range plans, goals and objectives for assigned water operations work projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Prioritizes, determines and assigns projects to work crews to ensure maximum use of staff resources. • Reviews the progress of work projects and makes recommendations to assure work is performed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Inspects and monitors work sites to ensure safety precautions are followed to protect workers and the general public.
• Prepares time sheets, work reports and other records and reports. • Conducts inspections of work projects to ensure compliance with quality, appearance and conformance to time tables, work orders, specifications, policies and safety regulations. • Supervises subordinate staff; sets work priorities; creates work schedules; provides training; conducts performance evaluations; rewards and/or disciplines employees. • Conducts site inspections to monitor and ensure safety precautions are followed to protect employees and the general public.
• Bids and Requisitions services, supplies and materials. • Approves work orders, monitors cost and status of work orders, updates status in computes; and closes out work orders upon completion of work.
• Attends various seminars and training courses for professional development. • Supports the relationship between the City of Vernon and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:
High school diploma or equivalent; AND seven years of experience, including three years of supervisory or lead experience, in water resource operations. An Associate’s degree in Water Technology, Water Science, or related field is desired.
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Knowledge of:
• City organization, operations, policies, and procedures. • Principles and practices of administrative management. • Principles and practices of effective employee supervision. • Principles and practices of water and sewer drain construction. • City infra-structure and boundaries.
• Concrete and asphalt construction, maintenance and repair. • Regulatory requirements for the operation, maintenance, and repair of water utilities. • Principles and practices of water maintenance operations. • Principles and practices of project management.
• Principles and practices of strategic planning.
• Customer service standards and protocols.
Skill in:
• Directing the work of subordinate staff.
• Defining problems, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions. • Managing situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment. • Interpreting and applying City, state and federal policies, laws and regulations. • Building effective teams and providing efficient customer services. • Operating various motorized vehicles and equipment to include cranes, boom truck and backhoe heavy equipment.
• Reading and understanding plans and stations.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Dealing tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with managers, supervisors, staff, vendors, suppliers, utilities, contractors and the general public. • Operating a personal computer and various software applications.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
California Water Treatment Operator Grade T1 is required.
California Water Treatment Operator Grade T2 is desired.
California Water Distribution Operator Grade D4 is required.
Possession of a valid California State driver’s license is required.
A valid California State Class B Commercial Driver’s License is desired.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in an office and outdoor work environment. May be required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. May be required to climb ladders. May be required to work in trenches or confined spaces.
May be exposed to dangerous machinery and extreme weather conditions.
Pursuant to California Government Code §3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their supervisors or by law.
JOB SERIES
Water Operations Trainee
Water Maintenance Worker
Water Maintenance Worker, Senior
Water Maintenance Worker, Lead – Construction
Water Maintenance Worker, Lead – Production
Water Supervisor
Water Superintendent