WATER UTILITY SUPERVISOR I-II

DESCRIPTION

Applications are available online beginning Friday, August 08, 2025, through 4:30 pm, Friday, August 29, 2025.

Salary Information:

Grade I - $41.95 - 57.09 Hourly ($3,356.00 - 4,567.28 Biweekly)

Grade II - $44.09 - 60.05 Hourly ($3,527.60 - 4,804.72 Biweekly)

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Plans, supervises, schedules, coordinates, and participates in the installation, repair and maintenance of water and/or sewer mains, sewer manholes, sewer and water service laterals, large valves, fire hydrants, meters, and water and sewer pumps. Plans, assigns, directs, and trains subordinate personnel engaged in water or sewer systems; assists in the enforcement of department policies; applies supervisory methods including delegating, counseling, disciplining, and evaluating job performance; determines, prioritizes, and orders supplies, tools and equipment required for the successful completion of projects; maintains daily journal of activities including timesheets, maintenance work orders, field activities, equipment use, proper accounting or project numbers and any unusual circumstances relating to the day's activities; and performs other duties a required.

This is not an inclusive list. Additional examples of duties are listed in the Human Resources approved Water Utility Supervisor I-II classification.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

• A minimum of three (3) years, full-time, equivalent paid experience performing a variety of manual, semi-skilled and skilled work in the installation, maintenance, operation, repair and testing of water distribution and/or wastewater collection system, equipment and components; cleaning sewers collection system via hydrojet or jetter/vactor; inspecting sewer collection system via closed-circuit television; operating a backhoe in connection with a water distribution or sewer collection system; or closely related water distribution facility, which includes at least one (1) year of lead responsibility in a similar work capacity.

AND

• Possess a Water Distribution Grade II (D2) certification issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) or California Department of Public Health.

AND

• At least one of the following current certifications:
  
  

1. Water Treatment Grade I (T1) or higher issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) or California Department of Public Health;

OR

2. Collection System Maintenance Grade I (CWEA 1) or higher issued by the California Water Environment Association.

Positions in the Sewer Operations Division require a California Water Environment Association Grade II (CWEA2) Collection System Maintenance Certification or higher and must be obtained prior to passing probation.

Positions in the Water Operations Division(s) require a State of California Water Distribution Grade III (D3) Certificate or higher and must be obtained prior to passing probation.

A valid driver's license must be submitted to the hiring department at the time of selection.

Class B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement must be obtained prior to passing probation.

Willingness to work on-call shifts during evenings, weekends, and holidays and must be able to respond within thirty minutes of notification.

*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts or a certificate, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristics on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate a field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of supervision, methods, materials, fittings, tools and equipment used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water distribution and/or sewer collection systems;
• Knowledge of the operation of heavy equipment, installation of shoring, traffic control and safety procedures including working in confined spaces;
• Knowledge of principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures;
• Knowledge of and ability to evaluate / apply federal, state, and local laws in addition to Department personnel rules, policies and labor contract provisions;
• Knowledge of and ability to apply occupational hazards and safety regulations, policies and procedures to enforce a safe work environment;
• Knowledge on how to safely operate a vehicle.

This is not an inclusive list. Additional knowledge, skills, and abilities are listed in the Human Resources approved Water Utility Supervisor I-II classification.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Application and Supplemental Application..........................................................Qualifying
Appraisal Interview .....................................................................................................100%

A minimum rating of 70 must be attained in order to pass the examination. Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.

If you have not received notification within two weeks after filing of application, contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-6202.

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for some positions interacting with the public.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570- 6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570- 6202. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

J.O.B. MB1AN-25 WUS:FGV HR:08/08/2025

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Closing Date/Time: 8/29/2025 4:30 PM Pacific

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