Water Distribution Supervising Operator

JOB

The City of Livermore is currently accepting applications for the position of Water Distribution Supervising Operator. This recruitment will be open until filled. Therefore, apply early as recruitment may close at any time. For additional information about the position, please refer to the job announcement.DEFINITIONUnder direction, plans, organizes and supervises the Water Section in the Water Resources Division of the Public Works Department; coordinates work activities with other sections/divisions/departments; provides leadership, coaching and mentoring to assigned staff; and performs other duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThe Water Distribution Supervising Operator has primary responsibility for supervising the day-to-day functions of the section staff and workload. It is distinguished from the Water Distribution Operations Manager in that the Manager is the designated "Chief Operator" and has responsibility for managing the entire section providing for the development and implementation of section goals and objectives, establishing performance standards, developing and administering policies, procedures and program, and administering the section's budget. It is further distinguished from the Senior Water Distribution Operator which is a lead and advanced journey level classification in the water distribution operator series and does not have full supervisory responsibility. SUPERVISION RECEIVEDDirection is provided by the Water Distribution Operations Manager.SUPERVISION EXERCISEDProvides supervision to all water distribution personnel assigned to the section including Water Distribution Operators Trainees, I, II, III, and Senior Operators, and temporary employees assigned to the section.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Supervisory FunctionsProvides daily supervision to assigned employees; participates in the hiring, training and evaluation of employees assigned to the section; plans, prioritizes, monitors, and reviews the work of staff assigned to a variety of water distribution system operations duties; develops schedules and methods to accomplish assignments ensuring work is completed in a timely and efficient manner; works with employees to correct deficiencies; and provides and coordinates staff training; calls in staff as needed; adjusts work assignments of staff as needed; monitors timecards and all employee leave; prepares performance evaluations; evaluates operations and maintenance activities of section; develops benchmark standards for performance measures and promotes continuous improvement; and enforces safety codes and work practices, including safety training of all staff. Operations and Maintenance FunctionsTroubleshoots difficult and complex operational issues and resolves problems; performs comprehensive oversight of water distribution systems, and provides solutions; receives service requests and complaints from service users and the public, investigates and recommends or takes appropriate actions needed to respond; performs difficult and/or complex repair and maintenance work; operates mechanical and electrical equipment and related computerized and telemetry systems used in the control and monitoring of the flow amounts and reservoir levels; monitors gauges and meters and record meter readings; observes variations in operating conditions and adjust operations as appropriate; reviews manuals, diagrams, blueprints, and other equipment and system documentation; starts and stops electric driven pumps and motors to control and adjust flow, pressure and reservoir levels; inspects pump stations, power generators and all related facilities and equipment to assure effective operations are maintained; performs cross-connection control surveys, tests and inspection on potable and recycled water systems; identifies and diagnoses existing and potential repair requirements; prepares maintenance and repair service requests and recommends changes to preventive maintenance schedules and actions; assists external contractors and internal repair crews locate, evaluate, adjust, maintain, and replace equipment, systems, and facilities; follows Federal and State laws that govern the purveyance of potable and recycled water; ensures proper laboratory tests and reporting protocol are completed for water and recycled water distribution; works closely with field inspectors and contractors to ensure proper installation of distribution systems; and respond and make corrective action to water distribution system during off duty hours.Administrative FunctionsParticipates in recommending and implementing section goals, objectives, performance standards, guidelines, and methods for assigned section; assists in the development, implementation, and administration of policies, procedures, and programs for the section; participates in department and City-wide committees; coordinates section activities with other sections, divisions or departments as well as external customers; monitors contracts and reviews work for City compliance; answers questions and provides information to the public and other City personnel; investigates operational complaints and recommends corrective action as necessary; implements, administers and maintains automated software systems related to operations; recommends annual equipment and material procurement to Water Distribution Operations Manager, Division Manager and Department head; implementation of improvements and modifications; prepares various reports on operations and maintenance activities; assists in the preparation and administration of the section's budget; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations and purchases of equipment and vehicles; and submits justifications for expenditures, and monitors and administers expenditures.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The City of Livermore is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.