Utilities Operations and Maintenance Supervisor (Wastewater Collection)

Job Description:

Utilities Operations and Maintenance Supervisor (Wastewater Collection)

Description

THE POSITION

The Utilities Operations and Maintenance Supervisor position within the Wastewater Collection division is tasked with overseeing and coordinating the personnel responsible for maintaining the City's wastewater collection system throughout Sacramento. This position serves as a leadership role on various Department of Utilities projects and manages the team and equipment that are critical to our mission of providing our customers with dependable wastewater services in a safe, fiscally responsible, and environmentally sustainable manner. They will be responsible for writing regulatory reports, personnel evaluations, and issuing discipline if necessary.
IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate for this role will be well-versed in the wastewater collection system and be knowledgeable of regulatory compliance and safety requirements. They will be expected to operate with minimal guidance, show self-motivation, take directives, assign responsibilities, and complete tasks efficiently. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with others in a team environment, and capable of making difficult and unpopular decisions at times.
To layout, assign, and supervise the work of crews on the construction, maintenance, and repair of water distribution, wastewater collection, and storm drainage systems.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
General supervision is provided by a higher level position. Responsibilities include the direct and indirect supervision of water, wastewater, and drainage field operations personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Layout, assign, supervise and participate in the construction, relocation, maintenance, and repair of water mains, sewer lines, storm drains, meters, hydrants, valves, motors, pumps, chlorinators, and related appurtenances.
• Estimate quantities and order materials and equipment.
• Oversee the acquisition and purchase of necessary supplies.
• Maintain work time, equipment, and material records; make reports of work performed.
• Inspect work in progress; assist crews in resolving difficult work problems; instruct crew members in proper work techniques and use of equipment.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, certification, and training requirements.
• Work with contractors to insure proper size, location, and placement of water, sewer, and drainage connections.
• Explain the effect of work projects to adjacent property owners.
• As assigned, oversee a meter repair operation and write specifications for new water meters.
• Contact utilities customers concerning complaints.
• Coordinate work with other utilities and crews.
• Assist in locating utility lines and appurtenances.
• Assist in budget preparation and administration.
• Determine jurisdictional limits of responsibility in field operations.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate subordinates.
• Implement plans and coordinate with Police and Fire in emergency situations.
• Service and close flood gates.
• Respond to hazardous materials calls for the division.
• Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Computer operation in order to enter and retrieve information in designated software such as the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to receive and send e-mails, and complete forms and reports.
• Methods, materials, practices, and equipment generally used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of water distribution, wastewater collection, or storm drainage systems.
• Location and general characteristics of the City's water, wastewater, or storm drain systems.
• Occupational health and safety standards and practices associated with the work.
• Principles and methods of plumbing and hydraulics as related to the work.
• Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Confined space entry techniques.
• Principles of the incident command system.
• Hazardous materials and codes pertaining to chemical applications.
• Flood fight procedures.

Ability to:

• Perform computer operations and specialized business application in order to enter and retrieve information, receive and send e-mails, and keep records and prepare reports.
• Keep records and prepare reports.
• Estimate costs and determine personnel and equipment needs.
• Understand and interpret engineering plans and work orders.
• Work effectively with Utilities customers, other employees, contractors, and the general public.
• Work under emergency conditions and take appropriate action.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate subordinates.
• Recognize confined spaces.
• Practice shoring techniques when appropriate.
• Perform traffic control in a safe manner.

Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:
High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- And -
Three years of experience as a Utilities Operations and Maintenance Leadworker in the City of Sacramento, which must include two years in the specialized area (water, wastewater, or drainage).

OR
Six years of experience performing the duties of a supervisor or lead worker in underground installation, construction, and/or repair of water distribution, sewer, or drainage collection systems.

PROOF OF EDUCATION
Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Driver License :

• Possession of a valid California Class B Driver License with the appropriate endorsements is required at the time of appointment, and is a condition of continued employment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Possession of a valid California Class A Driver License with appropriate endorsements is required for some assignments.

Certificate :

• Possession of a Water Distribution Operator Grade III Certificate or higher issued by the State of California is required at the time of appointment to Water Distribution.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain by the end of twelve month probationary period, a Collection Systems Maintenance Grade III Certificate or higher issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) is desirable.

Assessment:
If considered for appointment, candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Respiratory Protective Equipment :
Work in this class requires wearing respiratory protective equipment at times. When assigned to such work, facial hair must be shaven when it interferes with the safe fitting of respiratory protective equipment.

Residency Requirement :
Employees in this classification must reside within thirty-five (35) air miles from the freeway interchange at W-X Streets, 29th-30th Streets within one year following appointment.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD
Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline ;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
  • If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
  • If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
• Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.
• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
• If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.
• Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.

2. Training and Experience Exam: (Weighted 100%) - The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note:

• Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions.

3. Eligibility: Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Utilities Operations and Maintenance Supervisor (Wastewater) examination.

4. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan / fingerprinting; review by Human Resources, a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and / or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS:
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.

• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.

• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment ;

• Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org ; or
• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726

Bilingual Pay
Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Additional Information
Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf

Union Contracts: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html

Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf

Closing Date/Time: 12/15/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$82,606.07 - $116,235.04 Annually