Water Maintenance Supervisor at City of Fairfield – Fairfield, California

The City of Fairfield is seeking a dedicated and proactive Water Maintenance Supervisor to lead our team in ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality water to our vibrant community. Located in the heart of Northern California, Fairfield offers a unique blend of urban amenities and natural beauty, and our Public Works Department is the backbone of this growing city. In this vital leadership role, you won't just be managing infrastructure; you'll be safeguarding the public health and future of a city that sits at the crossroads of San Francisco and Sacramento. We are looking for a technical expert with a "can-do" spirit who is ready to mentor a talented crew and optimize the systems that keep our city flowing.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CITY USES AN ELECTRONIC REFERENCE CHECK PROCESS. REFER TO THE “REFERENCE CHECKS” SECTION AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS JOB POSTING FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Considerable work is performed outdoors. There is daily exposure to the elements and depending upon assignment there may be occasion where there is exposure to unsanitary conditions, odors, chemicals, raw sewage, toxic gases, fumes, dust, air contaminants, pesticides, natural gas lines, asbestos, dead animals, vibrations and high voltage. There will be exposure to power and noise producing tools and heavy equipment; work may also be performed around traffic. This position is subject to emergency call-outs. Tasks are also performed in an office setting with frequent interruptions, multiple deadlines, complaints, and peak workload periods.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work may involve considerable physical exertion, including lifting, carrying, rolling, transporting of light to heavy tools and objects (up to 50 pounds); prolonged periods of standing, sitting, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, crawling, crouching, twisting, kneeling, bending, grasping and making repetitive hand movement, walking on level and slippery surfaces, and climbing. Work will also require manual dexterity, clear speech, visual and hearing acuity.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
General supervision is received from the Water Distribution Manager. Direct supervision is exercised over one or more lead workers and assigned staff within the Utility Division.

• Five (5) years of broad and increasingly responsible journey level experience including at least 2 years of experience equivalent to a Water Distribution Worker III (i.e. maintenance of municipal water distribution system and/or sewer collection system) or equivalent experience are required.
• High school graduation or equivalent is required.

REQUIRED LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES

• Possession of a valid Class C California State Driver's License is required; a commercial driver's license is highly desirable and may be required.
• Possession of a California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Collection Systems Technician Grade II license is required.
• Possession of a State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Distribution Operator Grade II license is required.
• California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Collection Systems Technician Grade III license, or ability to obtain within six months, is required.
• State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Distribution Operator Grade III license, or ability to obtain within six months, is required.
• Depending on assignment, American Water Works Association (AWWA) Cross Connection Control Specialist certification may be required

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THE SELECTION PROCESS
Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best-qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview, or any combination.

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates must submit an online application via NeoGov/Governmentjobs.com by 5:00 p.m. of the closing date. If you have any difficulties submitting your online application, please call NeoGov's Applicant Support Line at (855) 524-5627.

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If you feel you will need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the testing/interview process, please contact Human Resources at (707) 428-7394 at least 1 week prior to the application deadline or examination date.

REFERENCE CHECKS:

The City utilizes an electronic reference check process to gather references of candidates once mutual interest is established. Please note that if you include your current supervisor in the “References” section of your application, they may be contacted once you have accepted a conditional job offer from the City.

Candidates are encouraged to notify anyone they list in the “References” section to help ensure a timely response. When listing references, please identify persons who can assess your professional qualifications in the context of the workplace. Examples include former colleagues/supervisors, mentors, etc. If you have limited or no work experience, you may identify personal references familiar with your qualifications that correlate to workplace experiences. Examples include teachers, volunteer coordinators, mentors, etc.

The City of Fairfield is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and professionalism.