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Position Number: 4102290
Location: Napa, CA
Position Type: Facilities Management

Water Distribution Supervisor

Salary : $101,398.43 - $122,500.35 Annually
Location : Napa, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Utilities
Job Number: 23-UT49-01
Closing: 5/12/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

DESCRIPTION

***Additional 3% Salary Increase in July 2023***

Are you passionate about leading a skilled team and coaching others? Do you have supervisory experience and a Grade D3 Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the State of California? Are you eager to use your expertise in water distribution maintenance to make a difference in your community?

Then APPLY TODAY to employ your technical skills and bring a collaborative work style to your new team and the community we serve!

The City of Napa Utilities Department is seeking a Water Distribution Supervisor to oversee the maintenance, installation, and repair of the City's water distribution system. The Water Distribution Supervisor will report to the Water Distribution Manager, and provide direct supervision over Water Distribution Operators and similar positions. The Water Distribution Supervisor will be responsible for scheduling, training, and oversight of a hardworking team while providing excellent services to our community.

As a Water Distribution Supervisor, you will plan, organize, direct and supervise the work of staff involved in the operation, construction, maintenance and repair activities related to the City's water distribution systems, water meters and related system facilities, including watershed and related facilities and properties. You will also ensure the implementation and adherence of safety protocols, and perform a variety of technical tasks. The Water Distribution Supervisor has full supervisory responsibilities, including planning, assigning, and evaluating the work of team members.

We are looking for a leader who has supervisory experience and an in-depth knowledge of the various aspects of water distribution operations such as repair, job site safety, installation of trench shoring, and implementing temporary traffic control zones. Applicants with increasingly responsible experience in water distribution system construction and maintenance activities, including at least one year of lead responsibility, are encouraged to apply!

Ideal candidates for the position of Water Distribution Supervisor will have shown success in demonstrating the following competencies:

Technical Knowledge and Skill - Technical, functional, and/or professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas such as construction and maintenance of water distribution systems; Keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise; Using expert knowledge to accomplish results.

Planning and Organizing - Establishes a course of action to ensure work is completed efficiently through prioritizing, using resources, and staying focused.

Leading Teams - Using appropriate methods and interpersonal styles to develop, empower, and guide the team to attain successful outcomes and business objectives.

Driving for Results - Setting high goals for personal and group accomplishment; Using measurement methods to monitor progress toward goals; Tenaciously working to meet or exceed goals while deriving satisfaction from that achievement and continuous improvement.

Operational Decision Making - Securing and comparing information from multiple sources to identify business issues; Committing to an action after weighing alternative solutions against important decision criteria.

Leadership Disposition - Using appropriate methods and interpersonal styles to develop, motivate, and guide the team to attain successful outcomes and business objectives.

Coaching & Developing Others - Guides others to make the most of their available skills and provides timely mentorship and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or resolve a problem.

Safety Intervention - Knows conditions that affect the team or self under normal conditions and conditions that occur in crisis situations; Skilled in identifying conditions that might cause hazards.

Resolving Conflict - Helping others deal with an antagonistic situation to minimize damage to the relationships and promote shared goals; Using appropriate interpersonal methods to reduce tension between two or more people and facilitate agreement.

Authenticity - Gaining other people's trust by demonstrating openness and honesty, behaving consistently, and acting in accordance with moral, ethical, professional, and organizational guidelines.

Special Requirements:

Possession within six (6) months of hire and continued maintenance of a California Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement is required. Incumbents are subject to pre-employment drug test and inclusion in random and other alcohol and drug testing as mandated by the Federal Department of Transportation.

Possession at time of hire of a Grade D3 Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the State of California is required. Achieve a passing score on the Grade D4 Water Distribution Operator examination within twelve (12) months of hire and possession of and continued maintenance of a Grade D4 Water Distribution Operator certificate issued by the State of California within twenty-four (24) months of hire is required.

Possession within twelve (12) months of hire and continued maintenance of a Cross Connection Specialist certification is required.

In addition to the competitive salary listed above, the City of Napa offers an attractive benefits package including:
Salary Increase - 3% salary increase in July 2023.
Vacation Leave - New employees can accrue up to 104 vacation hours annually.
Paid Holidays - 15 paid holiday per year.
Sick Leave - Employees can accrue up to 96 hours annually.
Dental and Medical Insurance Plans - The City provides significant contributions to dental and medical plans.
Retirement - The City participates in the CalPERS retirement pension system.
Deferred Compensation Program - Employees are eligible to enroll in a 457 Plan and the City contributes $50 per month to a 457 plan.
Life Insurance and AD&D - $50,000 of coverage paid for by the City.
Phone Stipend - Up to $110 per month
Tuition Reimbursement - $2,000 per year
Stand By Pay - $525 per week as assigned
Please visit our Benefits webpage to view a full list of benefits offered for this position.

Additionally, our Utilities Department offers the flexibility of a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off) which allows employees to enjoy a three-day weekend every other weekend to promote work/life balance.

This recruitment and examination is being conducted to fill one (1) full-time vacancy and may be used to fill future similar full-time vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list. The active status of this employment list will be at least six (6) months unless abolished sooner or extended beyond that date in accordance with the Civil Service Rules.

Please click here to view a detailed job description for Water Distribution Supervisor.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
***NOTE: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT INTERNAL CITY OF NAPA APPLICANTS USE A PERSONAL EMAIL DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS, RATHER THAN THEIR CITY OF NAPA EMAIL IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE NECESSARY COMMUNICATIONS.***

SELECTION PROCESS

The City of Napa utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, an eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments and eligible lists may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.

The promulgated eligibility list for this recruitment will be at least six months, unless extended or abolished sooner.

What happens next?
We will review your application and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. Screening will include a review of minimum qualifications, application appraisal rating of education, training and experience and relevance of background qualifications related to the target job as well as supplemental questions if applicable.
Applicants selected to move forward in the process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process): a written examination, job related exercise, phone interview, in-person interview(s), and/or web-based testing.
Based on the City Charter, the final phase of the selection process is the Probationary Period, which in most cases is six (6) months, but may be twelve (12) months depending on your classification.
When three or fewer candidates are available, the testing procedures outlined in the Job Announcement may be waived by the Human Resources Department.

Language Equity
If you need assistance with the recruitment and selection process in Spanish, contact us at 707-257-9505. These request will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Si necesita ayuda con el proceso de reclutamiento y selección en español, contáctenos al 707-257-9505. Estas solicitudes se evaluarán caso por caso.
Reasonable Accommodations: The City of Napa Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the testing process must inform the HR Department in writing by the final filing date. A Reasonable Accommodation Request Form is available from HR and may be obtained by calling 707-257-9505, or dial 7-1-1 for the California Relay Service, offering free text-to-speech, speech-to-speech, and Spanish-language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The City of Napa is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace will maximize our talents to benefit the residents we serve.