Salary : $80,568.00 - $119,040.00 Annually

Location : Encinitas, CA

Job Type: Full-Time Regular

Job Number: 24-83

Department: Utilities

Opening Date: 11/26/2024

Closing Date: 1/5/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

The Position

The Supervisor is responsible for supervising Wastewater Collection and Storm Drain operations.
Examples of Important & Essential Duties (included but not limited to)

• Supervises employees to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; and making hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations.
  
• Supervises the day-to-day operations of assigned area of responsibility; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of services and maintenance activities; prepares master schedules for program activities.
  
• Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; implements policies and procedures; supervises, administers, and enforces compliance with applicable regulatory and mandatory programs, such as National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), confined space and Division of Occupational Health & Safety (DOHS).
  
• Coordinates assigned services and activities with other City departments and outside agencies; conducts inspections and monitors conformance with contract requirements, specifications, and codes within specified guidelines.
  
• Purchases supplies and processes invoices; monitors, verifies, and approves invoices for contracted work; obtains and coordinates external bids for services.
  
• Develops, administers, and monitors assigned programs and service contracts. Participates in the administration of preventive maintenance, in-service training, and safety programs; develops safety programs that meet Federal and State standards and ensures compliance with safety procedures.
  
• Prepares and presents reports and other related correspondence related to assigned area of responsibility; maintains records of work activities.
  
• Investigates, responds to, and resolves inquiries and complaints related to assigned area of responsibility.
  
• Participates in the preparation and administration of assigned budgets; submits budget recommendations.
  
• Manages special projects as assigned.
  
• Represents the City or Water District in a variety of projects and serves as a liaison with other departments and outside agencies.
  
• Assists developing and implementing departmental goals and objectives; including researching, analyzing, and recommending policy or program changes. Assists in preparing recommendations for Council consideration.
  
• Participates in and/or leads a variety of meetings.
  
• Troubleshoots complex problems related to assigned area of responsibility.
  
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

The ideal candidate will have Knowledge of: supervisory principles; operational services and characteristics of assigned area of responsibility; principles, theories, and standard operating procedures in assigned area of responsibility; applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, regulations, and codes; risk management principles; report writing techniques; budgeting principles and practices; public relations principles and techniques; contract development and administration techniques; purchasing principles; project management techniques; occupational hazards, standards, and safety practices.

The ideal candidate will have skill in: monitoring and evaluating employees; prioritizing and assigning work; using computers and related software applications; developing and administering budgets; analyzing problems, identifying solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and implementing recommendations and goals; monitoring contracts; managing projects; coordinating the development and management of programs related to assigned area of responsibility; composing reports and written documents; providing customer service; training employees on work methods; assisting in the development and implementation of policies and procedures; coordinating activities with other divisions and/or contractors; communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma, or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.), plus specialized education and three years experience at the Utility and Maintenance Field Supervisor level, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licensing Requirements

• Wastewater Grade II Certification
  
• California Class A Commercial Driver's License
• Confined Space Certification with Respiratory Medical Clearance

Highly Desirable Certifications and Licenses:

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification (or ability to obtain within 6-months of hire)
• First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within 6-months of hire)

Application Process and Deadline

A completed application is due by

January 5, 2025

Applications must included the following to be consider complete:

• Copies of required certifications
  
• Resume
  
• Cover letter

*** incomplete application packets will not be reviewed ***

The City of Encinitas and the San Dieguito Water District provide equal opportunity employment for all persons without regard to race, color, religion/religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, age, physical disability, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, political affiliations, veteran status, Family Leave Act status, AB60 CA Driver's License status or status with pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding. The City and Water District encourage minorities, disabled persons and women to apply. Qualified applicants who move to the next level of the selection process must notify the Human Resources Office if accommodation is needed. A thorough background check will be conducted for the candidate(s) seriously considered for the position including fingerprinting and reference checking. A contingent job offer may be given pending the results of medical evaluation, which includes a physical, TB test and drug and alcohol screening. Applicants will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

2024 Benefits Summary

Unrepresented General, Management and Professional Employees

Cafeteria Health Plan
The employer's "Flexible Benefit Plan" contribution will make available for each employee a monthly amount equal to the high median of the monthly premiums of all CalPERS health plans available in San Diego County. Under the City's Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan qualified benefits include: health, dental, vision, dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) and healthcare FSA. The remaining balance is available as additional taxable income capped at one-half of the monthly cafeteria contribution.

Retirement
The City contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS):
Retirement Tier Retirement Formula
Classic2.0% @ 60
New Member2.0% @ 62

457 and 401a Deferred Compensation
The City offers a 457 and/or 401(a) deferred compensation. These accounts are voluntary and employee funded.

Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
The City provides Basic Group Term Life Insurance equal to 1x your basic annual earnings up to a maximum of $150,000. AD&D is up to the amount of your Group Term Life Insurance.
Employees may choose to purchase additional life insurance through the City's Voluntary Optional Life Insurance program.

Short-Term Disability Insurance (STD)
STD benefits are 70% of your weekly earnings up to a maximum of $3,500 per week.

Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD)
LTD benefits are 66% of monthly earnings up to a maximum of $8,000 per month. San Dieguito Water District employees pay for their LTD premium.

Sick Leave
Unrepresented full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours of sick leave for each calendar month of paid status (3.7 hours per pay period). New employees are granted a beginning balance of (9) hours. Less than full time employees accrue sick leave in an amount prorated by FTE status. Accrued sick leave carries over from year to year.

Parental Leave (Baby Bonding)
Employees who qualify for California Family Rights Act (CFRA) baby bonding will be eligible for twelve (12) weeks of employer paid leave. Available leave is prorated based on FTE status.

01

I have a Wastewater Grade II Certification (or higher) and have attached a copy.

• Yes
• No

02

I have a California Class A Commercial Driver's License and have attached a copy.

• Yes
• No

03

I have Confined Space Certification with Respiratory Medical Clearance and have attached a copy.

• Yes
• No

04

I have included both a cover letter and a resume

• Yes
• No

Required Question