Utilities Manager - Arroyo Grande

Following the retirement of a Utilities Manager who served the community for 38 years, the City is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking leader to shape the future of its Utilities Division. · This position requires experience supervising staff, operating complex utility systems (i ...

Job description

Following the retirement of a Utilities Manager who served the community for 38 years, the City is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking leader to shape the future of its Utilities Division.

This position requires experience supervising staff, operating complex utility systems (including SCADA), managing capital and maintenance programs, and working collaboratively with regulatory agencies and the public.

If you're ready to build on a strong legacy and lead a utilities organization into its next era, this role offers both challenge and lasting impact.

Plans, organizes, oversees and reviews programs and activities for all wastewater collection, reclamation, and distribution systems in addition to all programs and activities for water production, storage, treatment, distribution, and conservation; ensures compliance with laws, codes, ordinances and standards; serves as the departmental and City liaison and provides effective customer service to the community, including business and industrial agencies as a key member of the departmental management team; performs related work as assigned.

Experience:

Six years of increasingly responsible experience in the operation and maintenance of a water distribution and sanitary sewer collection infrastructure system, including two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.

Education:

Equivalent to a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college with major work in chemistry, biology, civil engineering or a related field.

License Or Certificate:

Possession of a valid California driver's license will be required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

Possession of a valid Grade II Water Treatment Plant Operator's license and Grade IV Water Distribution Operator's license.
Ability to obtain within one year, a valid Grade III Water Treatment Plant Operator's license.
Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, a valid Hazardous Materials Emergency Responder Certification.


WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environmental Conditions:

Office and field environment; may travel from site to site; exposure to computer screens; noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases; electrical energy, radiant energy; potentially hazardous chemicals; moving objects/vehicles; work in or with water, wastewater, storm water; work around heavy construction equipment.

Physical Conditions:

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; heavy, moderate or light lifting and carrying; pulling, pushing, reaching; operating motorized equipment and vehicles.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Receives general direction from the Director of Public Works within a framework of legal requirements, policies and established organizational values and processes with independence of action to meet changing operational conditions.

Exercises direct supervision over all levels of staff assigned to the Utilities Division.

Essential Function Statements

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:


Essential Functions:
Prepare and administer assigned program budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.
Create and implement goals and objectives; implement approved policies and procedures.
Prepare analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities.
Prepare and present staff reports for City Council consideration and attend related City Council and other regulatory Board meetings.

Participate and advise on the Zone III Technical Advisory Committee, Northern City Management Area Group, South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District Collection System Coordination group.

Assist in the specification, design and engineering of utility mains, valves, services, pump stations. Actively participate in the City's development review process and provide recommendations for public infrastructure improvements.
Specify materials for projects and review submittals to assure products meet prescribed specifications.

Confers, represents the City, and advises the City Council, regarding the the Lopez Water Project which includes Lopez Lake and Dam, Lopez Terminal Reservoir, Lopez Water Treatment Plant and Distribution System and other committees,commissions, regulatory and business organizations, developers, and a variety of community and stakeholder groups regarding water supply, treatment, distribution,water reclamation and related issues.

Prepare Emergency Response Plans, Management Plans, and Master Plans for all phases of utility operation.
Operate SCADA System and make operational changes on a daily basis.

Monitor changes in laws, regulations and technology that may affect division operations; implement changes to policies and procedures after approval.

Work closely with Regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to water, sanitary sewer, storm water, air quality and other related environmental compliance matters.

Plan, prioritize, assign, manage, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for performing a wide variety of maintenance activities within the Utilities Division.

Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; develop and implement work and standby schedules; provide or coordinate employee training and conduct annual performance review of personnel assigned to the Utilities Division.

Establish schedules and methods for providing maintenance services; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate staff; allocate resources accordingly.
Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identify resource needs; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.

Develop policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; make changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures.

Perform the more technical and complex tasks of the division including coordinating work activities with other departments and outside agencies.

Supervise the maintenance crews to maintain and operate the sewage collection, water production and distribution system; coordinate preventive maintenance and repair activities.

Coordinates and/or provides interpretation of water supply and distribution regulations to protect the City's interests and ensure compliance.
Oversees the multiple program budgets and monitors work to ensure that funds and staff time are used effectively and efficiently; analyzes work

Manages the maintenance crews to maintain and operate the sewage and water distribution systems; coordinate preventive maintenance and repair activities.

Prepare daily reports detailing daily production and work activities performed; track materials used in activities and equipment needed to perform duties; prepare monthly, annual reports for all phases of utility operation.

Identify potential safety problems and promote and implement safety procedures and training; conduct routine safety inspections of work areas and procedures.

Authorize purchases for operational materials; ensure equipment is purchased in compliance within established policies.
Respond to emergency situations during off-hours, as required.

Respond to customer complaints and requests for maintenance services related services; discuss service requests with the public in the field and resolve problems.

Inspect the work of contractors involved in the installation of capital improvement projects; review plans
and resolve problems.

Provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct performance deficiencies; take or recommend disciplinary actions for work performance deficiencies of assigned employees.

Attend meetings and training classes as required.
Respond and perform assigned duties in the event of a City declared emergency.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications


Knowledge of:
Operations, services and activities of the assigned maintenance program including water distribution and sewage collection.
The operation, maintenance and repair of valves, pumps, lift stations, mains, laterals, telemetry and related appurtenances and equipment.
Methods, tools, materials and, techniques used in construction and maintenance programs.
Operational characteristics of equipment used in construction and maintenance.
Principles and practices of maintenance programs.

The operation and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles and equipment related to the work.

Principles and practices of engineering related to utilities.
Mechanical, electrical and hydraulic principles.
Methods and techniques of evaluating and assessing maintenance program effectiveness.
Principles of management, supervision, training, performance evaluations and disciplinary processes.
Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and supporting applications.
Principles of report preparation.
Basic and advanced mathematical principles.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Pertinent Federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
Basic and advanced physics and chemistry principles.
Basic and advanced biological principles.

Title 22 and 23 of the public health codes related to water and wastewater regulations, AWWA Standards, ASTM Standards and ANSI Standards.

Ability To:
Oversee an effective utilities maintenance program.
Manage, supervise, organize and review the work of lower level staff.
Select, manage, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
Analyze work situations and determine a course of action.
Coordinate word order and work management systems.
Prepare work schedules to assign resources in the most cost effective manner.
Operate a variety of maintenance vehicles and equipment in a safe and effective manner.
Read and interpret construction plans and drawings.
Coordinates responses (directly respond or delegate) to requests and inquiries from the general public.
Interpret and explain City policies and procedures.
Analyze recent developments, current technology, and informational resources regarding water production, treatment, quality control, and water and wastewater distribution.
Monitors changes in laws, regulations and technology that may affect departmental operations; implements policy and procedural changes after approval.
Participate in the preparation and administration of the assigned program budget.
Prepare clear and concise reports.
Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing applications.
Teach and mentor on utility system operation principles.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading, writing and operating assigned equipment.
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

Experience and Training Guidelines


License Or Certificate:
Any combination of education, experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Possession of a valid California driver's license will be required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, a valid Grade III Water Treatment Plant Operator's license and Grade IV Water Distribution Operator's license.

Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, a valid Hazardous Materials Emergency Responder Certification.


Physical Conditions:

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; heavy, moderate or light lifting and carrying; pulling, pushing, reaching; operating motorized equipment and vehicles.

Our Community

Arroyo Grande, incorporated in 1911, is located on the California Central Coast midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Located in San Luis Obispo County, the City is 5.45 square miles with a population of over 18,000 residents.

Nestled between the Pacific Ocean, beautiful foothills, lakes, and world-class wineries, the City boasts fine homes, excellent schools, and a thriving agricultural and tourism-based economy.

Downtown Arroyo Grande, or the "Village" as locals call it, is the quaint heart of the city. The walkable downtown has antique shops in old Victorian buildings, farm-to-table eateries and watering holes, and exhilarating outdoor exploration. In the middle

of the village overlooking Arroyo Grande Creek is the historic Swinging Bridge, which is owned and maintained by the City.

Constructed in 1875, it spans a total length of 171 feet, is suspended 40 feet above the creek, and is the only one of its kind in California.

The City prides itself on its beautiful array of parks, open space, and multiple community facilities. From the many parks to the sports complexes to the wildlife preserve, the City of Arroyo Grande encourages a strengthened community and improved

psychological health.

Each year, the Harvest Festival and Summer Concerts in the Park Series draw crowds of visitors seeking an old-fashioned good time.

Arroyo Grande is one of the cities on the central coast known as the "Five Cities," which includes Grover Beach, Oceano, Pismo Beach, and Shell Beach or Halcyon.

Known for its Mediterranean climate, summers are warm and dry with an average temperature of 70 degrees. Meanwhile, winters are mild with an average temperature between 50 and 60 degrees.

Benefits

There are a wide variety of benefits available to City of Arroyo Grande employees


These benefits include:

health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, an employee assistance program and a deferred compensation program.

In addition, the City of Arroyo Grande provides full-time employees accrued Sick and Vacation leave and paid Holidays.

The City also participates in CalPERS retirement and Social Security.

The Memorandum of Understanding or Resolutions define the benefit details for each classification.

For a Benefits Overview Click Here:
Compensation and Benefits | Arroyo Grande, CA - Official Website

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Do you have a valid Drivers' License?

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Do you have a current water treatment plant operator license from the State Water Resources Control Board?

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No

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If Yes, Please Select All That Apply:
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Grade T2
Grade T3
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Grade T5

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Do you have a current water distribution operator license from the State Water Resources Control Board?

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If Yes, Please Select All That Apply:
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Grade D2
Grade D3
Grade D4
Grade D5

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Do you have a hazardous material emergency responder certification?

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I acknowledge that I have attached all applicable water treatment and/or water distribution licenses to my application.

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