City Government Page of La Habra, CA
Water and Sewer Superintendent
City Government Page of La Habra, CA, La Habra, California, us, 90633
ABOUT THE CITY
The City of La Habra is located at Orange County's north-western most corner; La Habra today is 7.3 square miles, with a population of 62,850. A quiet bedroom community, it is conveniently located within an hour's drive of beaches, mountains, and desert recreation areas. The City is known for the Tamale Festival, Corn Festival, and the Children’s Museum and Depot Theatre. For more information about the City, visit our website at: www.lahabraca.gov. ABOUT THE POSITION
Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Utilities, plans, organizes, manages, supervises, and reviews the work of water technicians in the Water and Sewer Divisions of the Public Works Department; performs a variety of technical tasks relative to the divisions; is responsible for the safety and training of subordinates; works within the guidelines of the City and the Department; complies with all Federal, State and County water and wastewater system requirements; and performs related duties as assigned. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from the Deputy Director of Utilities and the Public Works Director. Exercises general supervision over water and sewer technicians for the general operation and maintenance of the Water and Sewer Divisions. Duties may include
(The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class). Plan, organize, assign, supervise, and review the work of water and sewer technicians in the Water and Sewer Divisions of the Public Works Department. Assist with the preparation of the annual operating budget for the Public Works Department as relates to water and sewer operations and capital improvement projects. Assist with, and perform a variety of personnel actions including employee selections, promotions, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions and dismissals. Assign daily work for multiple workers or crews: check on work progress throughout the day. Conduct required safety training and other operational training sessions. Prepare various compliance reports on operations and activities of the division. Purchase material and supplies. Oversee work of contractors. Evaluate operations and activities of assigned divisions; recommend improvement and modifications. Coordinate compliance with the California State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water. Attend required meetings regarding water use with the Metropolitan Water District, Metropolitan Water District of Orange County, California Domestic Water Company, Orange County Sanitation District, and other entities as necessary. Submit requests for materials, tools, equipment, and other supplies needed by the divisions; prepare equipment specifications; maintain expenditure log for materials and service. Be available to respond to emergency call-outs, 24-hours per day, 7 days per week. Perform the most difficult and technically complex work of the Water and Sewer Divisions. Respond to public service calls and complaints relative to assigned division areas of responsibility. Assist other Public Works Department divisions, serving as Acting Deputy Director of Utilities as required. KNOWLEDGE OF
Methods, materials and procedures used in public works maintenance with specialized knowledge of water distribution systems, water treatment systems, and wastewater collection systems. Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluation. Purposes and uses of a variety of vehicles, hand tools, power tools and equipment. Specialized knowledge on hydraulics, pressure zones, plumbing, California State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water reporting requirements, water treatment, water quality related issues, sewer systems, computer and telemetry systems, and NPDES. Safe work practices. ABILITY TO
Plan, assign, and supervise the work of others. Perform technically complex tasks in assigned area of responsibility. Evaluate divisional operations and recommend improvements. Read and interpret blueprints and mechanical schematics. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Maintain effective working relationships; interact effectively and courteously with coworkers and the public. EXPERIENCE : Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in the operation, maintenance, installation, and repair of water production equipment and systems, including two (2) years of supervisory experience. EDUCATION : Completion of high school diploma or the equivalent, supplemented by vocational or technical training in water utility science, water distribution infrastructure maintenance and repair practices, mechanical maintenance and repair practices, or construction inspection. An associate degree is highly desirable. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES Possession of a valid Class C Driver's License issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Possession of a Grade D4 Water Distribution Operator certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board, Drinking Water Operator Certification. A Grade D4 is required within one year of employment. Possession of Grade T2 Water Treatment Operator certificate issued by the California Water Resources Control Board. Possession of a C2 Wastewater Operator Certification issued by the California Water Environment Association. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all La Habra city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster. INTERESTED IN APPLYING?
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a City application online through the Human Resources Department webpage at
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lahabraca. The final candidate must successfully complete a medical exam, drug screening, employment history verification, DMV check and will also be fingerprinted. If any accommodation is needed during the interview, please notify the Human Resources Department at least five days in advance of your scheduled appointment so that we may be able to provide a reasonable accommodation. This bulletin is not a contract, neither expressed nor implied. Any provision herein may be modified or revoked.
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The City of La Habra is located at Orange County's north-western most corner; La Habra today is 7.3 square miles, with a population of 62,850. A quiet bedroom community, it is conveniently located within an hour's drive of beaches, mountains, and desert recreation areas. The City is known for the Tamale Festival, Corn Festival, and the Children’s Museum and Depot Theatre. For more information about the City, visit our website at: www.lahabraca.gov. ABOUT THE POSITION
Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Utilities, plans, organizes, manages, supervises, and reviews the work of water technicians in the Water and Sewer Divisions of the Public Works Department; performs a variety of technical tasks relative to the divisions; is responsible for the safety and training of subordinates; works within the guidelines of the City and the Department; complies with all Federal, State and County water and wastewater system requirements; and performs related duties as assigned. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from the Deputy Director of Utilities and the Public Works Director. Exercises general supervision over water and sewer technicians for the general operation and maintenance of the Water and Sewer Divisions. Duties may include
(The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class). Plan, organize, assign, supervise, and review the work of water and sewer technicians in the Water and Sewer Divisions of the Public Works Department. Assist with the preparation of the annual operating budget for the Public Works Department as relates to water and sewer operations and capital improvement projects. Assist with, and perform a variety of personnel actions including employee selections, promotions, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions and dismissals. Assign daily work for multiple workers or crews: check on work progress throughout the day. Conduct required safety training and other operational training sessions. Prepare various compliance reports on operations and activities of the division. Purchase material and supplies. Oversee work of contractors. Evaluate operations and activities of assigned divisions; recommend improvement and modifications. Coordinate compliance with the California State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water. Attend required meetings regarding water use with the Metropolitan Water District, Metropolitan Water District of Orange County, California Domestic Water Company, Orange County Sanitation District, and other entities as necessary. Submit requests for materials, tools, equipment, and other supplies needed by the divisions; prepare equipment specifications; maintain expenditure log for materials and service. Be available to respond to emergency call-outs, 24-hours per day, 7 days per week. Perform the most difficult and technically complex work of the Water and Sewer Divisions. Respond to public service calls and complaints relative to assigned division areas of responsibility. Assist other Public Works Department divisions, serving as Acting Deputy Director of Utilities as required. KNOWLEDGE OF
Methods, materials and procedures used in public works maintenance with specialized knowledge of water distribution systems, water treatment systems, and wastewater collection systems. Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluation. Purposes and uses of a variety of vehicles, hand tools, power tools and equipment. Specialized knowledge on hydraulics, pressure zones, plumbing, California State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water reporting requirements, water treatment, water quality related issues, sewer systems, computer and telemetry systems, and NPDES. Safe work practices. ABILITY TO
Plan, assign, and supervise the work of others. Perform technically complex tasks in assigned area of responsibility. Evaluate divisional operations and recommend improvements. Read and interpret blueprints and mechanical schematics. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Maintain effective working relationships; interact effectively and courteously with coworkers and the public. EXPERIENCE : Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in the operation, maintenance, installation, and repair of water production equipment and systems, including two (2) years of supervisory experience. EDUCATION : Completion of high school diploma or the equivalent, supplemented by vocational or technical training in water utility science, water distribution infrastructure maintenance and repair practices, mechanical maintenance and repair practices, or construction inspection. An associate degree is highly desirable. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES Possession of a valid Class C Driver's License issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Possession of a Grade D4 Water Distribution Operator certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board, Drinking Water Operator Certification. A Grade D4 is required within one year of employment. Possession of Grade T2 Water Treatment Operator certificate issued by the California Water Resources Control Board. Possession of a C2 Wastewater Operator Certification issued by the California Water Environment Association. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all La Habra city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster. INTERESTED IN APPLYING?
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a City application online through the Human Resources Department webpage at
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lahabraca. The final candidate must successfully complete a medical exam, drug screening, employment history verification, DMV check and will also be fingerprinted. If any accommodation is needed during the interview, please notify the Human Resources Department at least five days in advance of your scheduled appointment so that we may be able to provide a reasonable accommodation. This bulletin is not a contract, neither expressed nor implied. Any provision herein may be modified or revoked.
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