JOB TITLE: Water Systems Superintendent
AGENCY: City of Lomita
LOCATION: Lomita, CA
FILING DEADLINE: November 8, 2024
SALARY RANGE: $9,624 – $11,697 Monthly
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The City of Lomita is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Water Systems Superintendent to lead our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of technical proficiency, strong leadership skills, and exceptional communication abilities to foster a cohesive and motivated team. The next Water Systems Superintendent values teamwork and recognizes the importance of each team member in contributing to the city’s overall success. The Water Systems Superintendent should be a strategic thinker who can develop and implement long-term plans and initiatives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of water services. They should have a forward-thinking mindset, staying informed of industry advancements and incorporating innovative solutions into the organization’s operations. They will have the ability to communicate complex technical information in a clear and understandable manner to all stakeholders.
The City of Lomita offers a supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued. As the Water Systems Superintendent, you will have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, make a significant impact on the community, and ensure the delivery of safe and reliable water services to our residents.
THE POSITION
Under general direction, supervises and monitors the operational activities of the City’s water treatment plant and water distribution systems; evaluates, tests, and analyzes plant processes for water collection and treatment infrastructures to ensure plant operations function at optimal efficiency and comply with all local, state, and federal regulatory agencies; monitors and evaluates existing processes for improved operational effectiveness; prepares a variety of administrative and regulatory reports; and performs related work as required. Receives general direction from the Public Works Director. Exercises direct supervision over technical staff.
This is an at-will division-head class in the Water Operator series that exercises independent judgment on diverse and specialized water treatment plant maintenance and water distribution activities with accountability and ongoing decision-making responsibilities associated with the work. Incumbents are responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of staff and for providing technical support to management in a variety of areas. Performance of the work requires the use of independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Leadership: Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, maintenance, and activities of the City’s water treatment plant and distribution system. Participates in the selection of, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; works with employees to correct deficiencies; recommends and implements discipline and termination procedures. Provides, plans, and implements training of all water operation staff on new or revised operational methods, processes, and procedures; reviews the work of staff to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations; provides technical advice and assistance to operations personnel when needed.
- Compliance: Responsible for the regulatory compliance of the water system and plant performance guidelines and objectives. Reviews, coordinates, and implements local, state, and federal laws and regulations associated with water treatment and water distribution operations to ensure compliance. Inspects field work in progress for compliance with policies, procedures, safety guidelines, and work specifications. Supervises, inspects, and reviews the preparation of analytical data; monitors daily operational plant processes for efficiency, cost effectiveness, and regulatory compliance. Prepares, reviews, authorizes, and submits a variety of operational reports, regulatory reports, recommendations, and correspondence. Maintains files, databases, and records related to water treatment and distribution activities; prepares a variety of written reports, memoranda, and correspondence.
- Budget and Administration: Assists with the preparation, administration, and monitoring of the section budget; determines funding needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; ensures compliance with budgeted funding; authorizes payment of invoices; performs a variety of operational calculations to improve operations and reduce costs. Represents the City in meetings with members of other public and private organizations, contractors, and developers, to coordinate operational and regulatory compliance issues.
- Operations: Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for improvement. Assists and coordinates operations associated with plant Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems (SCADA). Oversees and ensures accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of operational treatment processes to ensure water treatment operations function efficiently and with minimal interruptions.
- Safety: Responds to emergency situations, as necessary. Ensures staff observe and comply with all City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Possession of a high school diploma or G.E.D. supplemented by college-level coursework in water science or a related field.
Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in water production, water treatment, or a related field, including three (3) years in a supervisory capacity.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.
- Possession of a valid Grade T2 California Water Treatment Operator’s Certificate, to be maintained throughout employment.
- Possession of a valid Grade D3 California Water Distribution Operator’s Certificate, to be maintained throughout employment.
- This position serves on call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and may be required to respond to emergencies. This is an at-will, exempt, management-level position.
THE COMMUNITY
Located at the base of the Palos Verdes Peninsula in the South Bay of Los Angeles County, the City of Lomita is a close-knit and friendly community made up of young families and small businesses. Lomita is just a short 15 minute drive to the beach in an area known for its wonderful coastal California climate and convenient location in the South Bay. Lomita boasts a small-town feel that is unique within the Los Angeles metropolitan region.
For more details about this opportunity, please visit the job brochure at: https://koffassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Lomita-WSS.pdf.
To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter, and five work-related references (who will not be contacted in the early stages of the recruitment) to: https://koffassociates.com/water-systems-superintendent/. Resumes should reflect years and months of positions held, as well as size of past organization(s).
For additional information please contact:
Chelsea Freeman
(510) 570-3844
chelsea_freeman@ajg.com
Website: https://koffassociates.com/