Water System Manager

Under general direction, the Water System Manager plans, organizes, leads, and oversees the operations, maintenance, repair and administration of water treatment, distribution and/or instrumentation and electrical sections; water resource and capital improvement planning; budget preparation, expenditure control and approval; personnel matters; public relations, customer service, related administrative duties and acts as regulatory agency liaison. Coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, outside agencies, and the general public.

Minimum Qualifications

Either: 1a. Possession of a valid Water Distribution Operator Grade 5 (D5) certificate or Water Treatment Operator Grade 4 (T4) certificate or Water Treatment Operator Grade 5 (T5) certificate issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board or California Department of Public Health.

1b. Two years of full-time, paid supervisory experience related to the construction, maintenance, repair and/or operation of a D4 water distribution or water supply system or higher; or in the operation and maintenance of a potable water treatment system that served at least 20,000 connections.

Or: 2a. Two years of full-time, paid supervisory experience in the design and/or maintenance of process instrumentation and control equipment or electrical systems.

2b. An AA or AS degree, from an accredited college university or trade school related to instrumentation, computers, electrical, electronics, or other field closely related to the intent of the class.

Note: Two additional years of full-time, paid experience in the design and/or maintenance of process instrumentation and control equipment or electrical systems may be substituted for the required education 

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.