Water Production and Treatment Administrator

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