Water Production and Treatment Administrator

City of Santa Monica
Santa Monica, California United States  View Map
Posted: Nov 01, 2024
  • Salary: $144,352.00 - $178,193.60 Annually USD
  • Full Time
  • Administration and Management
  • Water and Wastewater Treatment
  • Job Description

    Job Summary

    DEFINITION
    Plans, organizes andadministers the operation and day-to-day activities of the City’s water production, treatment, and storage facilities, and water quality laboratory.

    SUPERVISION
    Receives administrative supervision from the Water Utilities Manager or designee. Exercises technical supervision over supervisory, clerical, and laboratory staff, making detailed work assignments, frequently reviewing work in progress, and periodically reviewing completed work.

    Representative Duties

    Plans, organizes and directs the operation, maintenance, laboratory functions, storage facilities, and program areas of the City of Santa Monica’s Groundwater Well Fields and the water treatment facilities, including the Arcadia Water Treatment Plant, Charnock Treatment Plant, and Olympic Advanced Water Treatment Facility.

    Selects, trains, motivates, supervises, and evaluates assigned staff. Provides or coordinates staff training. Works with employees to correct deficiencies and implements discipline and termination procedures.

    Directs the daily testing of water in the various stages of treatment; interprets test results to determine the necessary changes in the chemical dosage and treatment processes; manages water quality adjustments.

    Monitors the performance of the treatment plant facilities to ensure regulatory compliance; oversees the planning of work and utilization of resources; develops and revises operating benchmarks to achieve the City’s goal to meet the water quality and supply requirements.

    Meets and coordinates the activities of the treatment plants with federal, State, and local regulators, other public agencies, member agencies, and the public. Ensures compliance with local, State, and federal laws and regulations.

    Conducts a variety of studies and investigations. Develops and makes recommendations to update groundwater production well fields and Water Treatment Plant programs, policies, and procedures.

    Participates in the development and administration of assigned program budget. Forecasts funding needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies. Direct and monitor asset management of water production, treatment, and storage facilities.

    Attends and participates in professional group meetings and stays abreast of new trends, emerging technologies and innovations in the field of water treatment operations, processes and maintenance and laboratory operations.

    Makes presentations to the City Council, boards and commissions, management staff, community groups, stakeholders, and the public.

    Ensures compliance of workplace health and safety policies and procedures.

    Performs other duties, as assigned.

    Requirements

    Knowledge of:
    Principles of water treatment plant design and operation
    Principles of advanced water treatment design and operations
    Water system operations
    Principles and practices of public administration
    Principles and best practices for asset management
    Principles and practices of budget development and administration
    Principles and objectives of water laboratory analysis
    Principles and practices of biological and basic chemical and bacterial testing
    Operational and technical aspects of programmable controllers and industrial computers
    Applicable federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations
    Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the operation of a water treatment plant
    Emergency response procedures and protocols
    Materials, methods, practices, and equipment used in the operation and maintenance of water treatment facilities
    Principles of supervision and management
    Effective training techniques
    Effective customer service techniques

    Ability to:
    Oversee and participate in the management of a state-of-the-art water treatment plant
    Plan, organize and coordinate the work of others
    Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff
    Conduct research, analyze information, and make sound recommendations
    Develop and implement policies and procedures
    Prepare and present clear and concise oral and written reports
    Interpret and apply policies, laws and regulations
    Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
    Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City staff and the general public
    Work with persons from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds as well as a variety of work styles, personalities, and approaches
    Provide effective customer service
    Develop and administer budgets for operation and maintenance of water production, treatment, and storage facilities

    Skill in:
    Reading, writing and communicating at an appropriate level
    Using a personal computer and applicable software applications

    REQUIREMENTS

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. A degree in business or public administration, engineering, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, or a closely related field is desirable.

    Experience: Five years of recent, paid experience working at a public water system, or on behalf of a public agency in the design of, or operation and maintenance of a potable water treatment plant or advanced water purification facility that produces purified water that meets potable water requirements. Experience working with advanced treatment systems including reverse osmosis and ultraviolet light advanced oxidation process is desirable. At least two years of the required experience must have included oversight of water treatment and production operations.

    Licenses and Certificates:

    Possession of a valid Class C driver license.

    Possession of a valid State of California Grade T2 Water Treatment Operator Certificate at the time of application with attainment of the State of California Grade T3 Water Treatment Operator Certificate within 12 months of hire. Must maintain a valid Grade T3 Water Treatment Operator Certificate. Probationary period may be extended up to an additional six (6) months for attainment of the State of California Grade T3 Water Treatment Operator Certificate.

    Possession of a valid Grade T5 Water Treatment Operator Certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board is desirable. Possession of a valid Grade D3 Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the State Water Resource Board/Division of Drinking Water is desirable.

    WORKING CONDITIONS:
    Work is performed primarily indoors in an office environment. Work may involve extended periods of sitting at a computer workstation and frequently using a computer keyboard/mouse and monitor/screen. Site visits, offsite assignments and irregular work hours are frequently required. Position may require working evening hours to attend City Council, board and commission or community meetings at various locations.

    Supplemental Information

    How to Apply:
    Applicants must submit a clear, concise, completed on-line City Application along with any required supplemental application materials with the Human Resources Department by the filing deadline. If you do not submit your on-line application by the filing deadline, you will not be considered for this position. Please note, applications may be rejected if incomplete. Resumes, CVs and cover letters are not reviewed as part of the application screening process.

    You must attach a copy of your college level transcripts or diploma to your online application. Applicants who indicate receipt of college level coursework or degree from a foreign institution must provide United States credential equivalency verification along with a copy of your college diploma/transcripts. All materials must be received in the Human Resources Department no later than the filing deadline. Failure to do so will result in your application being evaluated without the education being considered.

    Selection Process:
    All applicants must submit clear, concise and complete information regarding your work history and qualifications for the position. All applicants will be reviewed and only those applicants determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

    Testing may consist of a combination of any of the following and is subject to change as needs dictate:

    Training and Experience Evaluation

    Oral Interview

    If three or more qualified City employees apply and pass the examination, a promotional list will be established in addition to an open-competitive list. If fewer than three qualified City employees pass the examination, the appointing authority, in accordance with the City's civil service rules and regulations, can decline to use a promotional list, in which case a promotional list will not be established for this position.

    Background Investigation:
    Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation.

    Inclusion & Diversity Statement

    The City of Santa Monica is a progressive, inclusive and culturally rich community. As leaders in public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a highly talented workforce where people of diverse races, religions, cultures and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and where their differences make a positive impact.

    The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to build balanced teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create a workplace that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our employees. Join us!

    Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call (310) 458-8246, TDD (310) 458-8696 (Hearing Impaired Only).

    Please note the request for reasonable accommodations must be made to Human Resources at least three workdays prior to the examination.

    The City's liberal fringe benefits for full-time employment include sick leave, holiday and vacation pay, the Public Employees Retirement System, medical, dental and vision insurance, credit union, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, Dependent Care Assistance Plan and Marine Park Childcare Center.

    Closing Date/Time: 11/21/2024 5:30 PM Pacific
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  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Santa Monica
    • City of Santa Monica

    Santa Monica is a beachside city of 8.3 square miles on the westside of Los Angeles County. Offering an environment of unparalleled natural beauty, the city is home to a mix of residential communities, commercial districts, and recreational venues. Recently named by National Geographic as one of the Top "10 Beach Cities in the World" and by TIME as one of the "Best Places to Live", Santa Monica features three miles of Pacific beaches and the Santa Monica Pier. Santa Monica’s residential population is approximately 93,000, increasing to an estimated 250,000 during the day with tourists, shoppers, and employees. Tourism attracts over 8 million visitors annually.

    The City of Santa Monica was incorporated on November 30, 1886 and subsequently adopted a City Charter in 1945. In 1947, a City Council-City Manager form of government was established. The City Council consists of seven members elected by the community at large to four year terms.

    The City of Santa Monica is a full-service city. City departments provide police, fire, a regional transportation network, water, refuse and recycling, streets, parking, planning, building, engineering, free public wifi, a high speed fiber optic network, parks, affordable housing, economic development, library, rent control, recreational, cultural, and educational services to the community.

    The City-operated Big Blue Bus regional bus service provides over 16.5 million rides for customers each year, all powered by renewable natural gas. Breeze Bike Share was Southern California's first bike share system with 500 bikes at 85 locations. In 2016, the Metro Expo Line opened connecting Santa Monica to Downtown Los Angeles in under an hour.

    The City of Santa Monica is a national leader in environmental, economic and social sustainability. The City is working toward aggressive climate action goals including: water self-sufficiency by 2020, zero waste by 2030, and carbon neutrality by 2050.

    The highly-rated Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District serves both Santa Monica and Malibu residents. Santa Monica College (SMC), one of the state's top two-year community colleges, serves over 30,000 full-time and part-time students on several campuses and offers more than 90 fields of study. Santa Monica's strong education institutions are complemented by the 5-star rated Santa Monica Public Library system.

    Public safety is a top priority in the City of Santa Monica. Santa Monica Fire Department continues to maintain a Class 1 ISO rating, the highest possible rating.

    Santa Monica has a strong and diverse economy. Known as “Silicon Beach,” local businesses are at the leading edge of the nation’s creative economy and startup scene.

    Sana Monica is also home to three renowned and respected health facilities, Providence Saint John’s Health Center, Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente.

    Connect with the City of Santa Monica by visiting www.santamonica.gov, follow @santamonicacity on Twitter, or sign up for the City's newsletter and emergency alerts at www.smgov.net/newsletter.

     

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